Job Abstract

• Industry competitive pay
• Health insurance package options that include Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts.
• 401(k) with up to a 6% match that vests immediately plus an employer discretionary contribution up to 4%
• Wellness Programs
• Employer-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
• Critical Illness & Accident Insurance
• Vacation, sick days, paid caregiver leave, volunteer and bereavement paid time off
• Identity theft protection
• Annual discretionary bonus
• Generous Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Company-paid holidays and floating holidays
• Company vehicle (if applicable)
• Employee discounts: vehicles, tires, cellular plans, and more
• Career pathing, development programs, and internship programs

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Primary purpose:

The Project Safety Director is responsible for overseeing the administration of the company Health and Safety Program (HSP) and contractual safety requirements to prevent and correct unsafe working conditions at the project level.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

• Provide company leadership and direction as it relates to all areas of safety and training.
• Assist in the development and implementation of the Health and Safety Program (HSP).
• Coordinate and conduct regular work area inspections, assessments, surveys and program evaluations to identify potential hazards and for compliance with all applicable safety and health regulations and contract requirements.
• Regular review of jobsite conditions as they pertain to OSHA, ICRA and public protection. Conduct follow-up inspections and track risk/hazards/discrepancies in accordance with company Health and Safety Program (HSP).
• Document safety inspections, prepare and distribute reports and follow-up with project team for corrective actions that have been implemented and documented.
• Keep Superintendent abreast of potential areas of risk and identify cost effective solutions to mitigate.
• Coordinate with project team and participate in pre-construction meetings when requested to analyze risk and support project team to effectively identify and plan to mitigate risk.
• Conduct comprehensive safety training with field employees corresponding to work tasks (e.g., fall protection, scaffolding, etc.) to promote safety awareness with field staff and project personnel.
• Conduct or facilitate safety training to promote safety awareness with staff and project personnel.
• Assist project team in investigation of all incidents (WC/GL/Near Miss/etc.) and document properly. Assist in implementation of corrective actions as it relates to the incident. Participate in the Injury Review Process. Coordinate and support the Corporate Claims department for all injuries and incidents at the project.
• Maintain complete and accurate records as required. Carry out assigned tasks and project to completion with minimal supervision. Be able to work independently and with multiple tasks. Maintain the confidential nature of safety issues.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels and with external entities (i.e., OSHA, EPA, DOT, etc.). Audit the pre-task safety analysis process for accuracy and depth.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum requirements:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Construction Management or related field.

Experience/Specific Knowledge:

• Eleven to fifteen (11-15) years of relevant experience working in the construction industry as a Safety Manager
• Must have large Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) and infrastructure project experience
• Strong proficiency level in MS Office applications that may include but are not limited to Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Strong proficiency level in Apple Operating Systems and responding via multiple communication channels

Certifications, Licenses & Registrations:

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and a driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers (for travel).

Competencies, Skills & Abilities:

• Strong organizational/time management skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Speak clearly, both in person and by telephone, using a high level of verbal skills and listen carefully.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Proven management and supervisory skills.
• Ability to successfully complete multiple issues under strict deadlines and willingness to delegate to and mentor employees.
• Strong proficiency level in MS Office applications that may include but are not limited to Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Ability to deal with a wide variety of people with tact, courtesy and professionalism.
• Must be able to work with a team, take direction from management, adhere to required work schedules, focus attention on details, and follow work rules.
• Ability to successfully perform multiple tasks with strict deadlines.
• Ability to organize and prioritize daily work.
• Must be able to perform all essential and marginal functions of the job.
• Job level commensurate with experience and skill sets; position will be filled depending on qualifications, experience and skill sets of the successful candidate.

Physical Demands:

All of the physical requirements listed below are those that may be necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Sitting; standing; walking or moving throughout facility; driving; talking; seeing (specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus); hearing; feeling; bending or stooping; squatting or crouching; reaching; kneeling; pushing; pulling; lifting up to 25 lbs.
• Minimal safety hazards; general office working conditions.
• Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time.
• The employee is regularly required to use hands to type, touch, handle, or feel. The employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk and climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Working Conditions:

• Required to carry a cell phone and be available to respond during working and non-working hours.
• The successful candidate will be required to clear a drug screen and a complete background check, including credit report for certain positions, after an offer has been extended and prior to being employed.

Supervisory Responsibility:

• Yes

• Construction Health Safety Technician (CHST) or Graduate Safety Practitioner (GSP) preferred
• Master’s degree from an accredited institution in Business, Engineering or a related discipline.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed. This position may perform other duties as assigned.

Tallgrass Energy Partners, LP is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, citizenship status, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability or any other legally protected status. EOE/M/F/D/V