Harder Mechanical is a leading mechanical contractor nationally recognized for our steadfast commitment to safety, productivity, craftsmanship and excellence in project delivery. Headquartered in Portland, Oregon, we specialize in projects across the 11 western states, with regional offices strategically located in Reno, NV; Phoenix, AZ; Richmond, CA; and Salt Lake City, UT.

As the Regional Safety Manager overseeing California operations, your role is pivotal in upholding construction standards and regulations. Your duties encompass comprehensive inspections of job sites and equipment, provision of on-site training, incident investigations, and safety protocol advisement. Based in our Portland, OR office, this position entails frequent travel throughout California, Nevada, Idaho, and Utah.

Our success at Harder Mechanical hinges on the passion and expertise of our team members. We cultivate a culture of continuous learning, offering ample opportunities for professional development and competitive benefits. Join us in shaping the future of the construction landscape. Discover more at www.harder.com.

What You’ll Be Doing

The role involves frequent standing, walking, climbing, crouching, and stretching during inspection and survey duties, with occasional lifting of moderately heavy objects. Work is typically conducted in a field office environment, with daily construction site walkthroughs and audits. Personal Protective Equipment is mandatory at construction sites, and conditions may vary from exposure to outdoor elements to indoor construction environments.

As a Regional Safety Manager at Harder, you will perform the following tasks:

Oversee staff members, actively participate in professional development initiatives, and foster a collaborative team atmosphere.
Engaging in regular communication with Labor and Project management to provide updates on safety performance and initiatives.
Conduct thorough surveys of job sites and offer guidance to site superintendents and employees involved in various construction activities, including confined space work, hazardous energy control, fall protection, and scaffolding.
Investigate all incidents to ascertain their origin, root cause, and contributing factors, aiding in the preparation of detailed evaluation reports.
Facilitate safety education initiatives, fostering awareness through daily and weekly Toolbox Talks and delivering site-specific training sessions.
Serving as the main point of contact for safety-related inquiries and concerns within the region.
Acting as a liaison between regional offices and corporate headquarters to ensure consistent safety practices and compliance.
Collaborate with technical specialists and program managers to address changes in work processes, implementing methods to mitigate risks and manage hazardous conditions effectively.
Provide comprehensive training to equip employees and managers with the skills to identify hazards and execute their roles safely and efficiently.
Develop Activity (Job) Hazard Analyses for new major work processes or those with the highest injury/illness rates.
Providing guidance and training to site supervisors and employees on safety procedures and best practices.
Conduct assessments of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required.
Recommend appropriate measures and strategies to address identified safety deficiencies, investigating hazardous conditions, practices, and equipment to determine the severity of risks and propose remedial actions.
Manage injuries and workers' compensation cases.

What you will need to be successful in this role:

Possess professional qualifications and expertise in fall protection systems, electrical safety, permit-required confined spaces, excavation trenching and shoring, scaffolding, hazard communication, accident investigation, and reporting.
Ability to pass security clearance investigation and relevant substance testing requirements.
Hold OSHA 510 or 511 Certification.

We welcome applications from qualified individuals who are encouraged to apply with confidence, including a cover letter, resume, and daytime phone number. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Benefits

Competitive salary
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits – 100% of employee premiums are paid by the company
Generous retirement package includes: 10% retirement contribution made by the company and a company match up to 2% of your annual salary
Profit sharing
Discretionary annual bonus
Paid vacation and holidays
Harder University training and development, as well as other paid professional development opportunities
Team environment that promotes individual growth

HMC reserves the right to perform a drug screening and background check, as may be required, and this offer may be contingent on passing a drug screening and background check.

This position is salaried. No recruiters. No phone calls, please.

About Harder

Harder Mechanical Contractors is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local nondiscrimination laws. Our hiring policy reflects and affirms Harder’s commitment to the principles of fair employment. Harder does not discriminate regarding the terms and conditions of employment based on any characteristic protected by federal, state or local nondiscrimination laws.

It is Harder’s policy to maintain a drug and alcohol-free work environment. Employment offers are conditional upon successfully passing a drug and alcohol test, background checks, reference checks, and as required by law, regardless of citizenship or national origin, documented proof of authorization to work in the United States.

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