Position Summary: The Safety Manager is responsible for leading and managing Barnhart’s Safety, Security, Health, and Environmental (SSHE) programs. This role ensures regulatory compliance, mitigates operational risk, and promotes a proactive, company-wide safety culture. The Safety Manager partners closely with operations, leadership, and branch safety personnel to drive continuous improvement and protect our people, equipment, and communities.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure compliance with the Company’s Safety Program and all applicable safety and environmental regulations.
- Lead and manage the Company’s Safety, Security, Health, and Environmental programs.
- Develop, implement, and maintain programs to ensure regulatory compliance related to safety and environmental protection.
- Perform operational risk assessments across company operations.
- Deliver safety and environmental training and development programs.
- Administer and oversee the Company’s Safety Incentive Program.
- Report accidents, incidents, and safety metrics in accordance with company policy and corporate directives.
- Develop and present safety, security, health, and environmental reports for management review.
- Analyze accident data, training records, and safety metrics to identify trends and recommend corrective actions.
- Perform Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs).
- Conduct accident and injury investigations, including report writing and root cause analysis.
- Support and assist Branch Safety Managers with accident investigations as needed.
- Conduct safety audits in accordance with company policy or as directed by the VP of Engineering and Technical Services.
- Participate in Accident Review Boards for all reportable injuries.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
- Environmental Health & Safety management experience in the heavy construction or heavy industrial industry preferred.
- Minimum of three years of leadership experience with demonstrated success developing and implementing strategic, company-wide safety programs.
- Strong strategic thinking and leadership capabilities.
- Excellent presentation, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Proven ability to partner effectively with employees at all levels of the organization.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Ability to pass a drug screen and background check.
Barnhart Offers
Compensation:
- Competitive salary and performance bonus
- Paid time off and other benefits
Benefits:
- $1 for $1 match on 401(k), capped at 10% of Pay
- Health Insurance, Paid Time Off, Holidays, Long and Short-term Disability, Life Insurance and other benefits that will be discussed in more detail during your interview process
PURPOSE – Barnhart is built on a strong foundation of serving others. The fruit of our labor is used to grow the company, care for our employees, and serve those in our communities and around the world.
MINDS OVER MATTER – Barnhart has built a nationwide reputation for solving problems. We specialize in the lifting, heavy-rigging, and heavy transport of major components used in American industry.
NETWORK – Barnhart has built teams that form one of our industry’s strongest networks of talent and resources with over 60 branch locations across the U.S. working together to serve our customers. This growing network offers our team members constant opportunity for career growth and professional development.
CULTURE – Barnhart has a strong team culture -- the “One TEAM.” We are looking for smart, hard-working people who strive for excellence in their work and appreciate collaboration. Join a team that values Safety, Servant Leadership, Quality Service, Innovation, Continuous Improvement, Fairness, and Profit with a Purpose.
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What We Do
Since 1969, Barnhart Crane & Rigging has been providing innovative solutions to complex lifting and transportation challenges faced by heavy industry – from power generation to petrochemical to renewable energy, and beyond. Today with 56 branches across the U.S., Barnhart has one of the strongest equipment networks in the nation. Barnhart's network gives customers the flexibility of accessing a nationwide equipment inventory. Because all of the branches are part of the same system, customers are never limited to the equipment at a single location. Each of Barnhart's branches has access to a long list of "cool tools" including PSTe Goldhofer trailers, cranes 15 to 1,760 tons, slide systems, strand-jacks, and the Modular Lift Tower. Contact us today and let us find the right tool for you.
