Environment, Health and Safety Manager

Dean Snyder Construction is seeking an Environment, Health and Safety Manager in Ankeny, IA. The role involves developing and administering a comprehensive safety program compliant with regulations, training employees, and managing safety records. Required qualifications include a degree in Occupational Safety or related fields and knowledge of construction safety principles. The position offers a competitive benefits package, flexible scheduling, and opportunities for advancement.

What We Offer

• Benefit Package (Medical, Dental. Life, short term and long-term disability ins. Etc.)
• Competitive wages
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Retirement Savings program (401k) with employer match
• Generous PTO program
• Paid Holidays (seven days per year)
• Bonuses

Why Work Here

• Flexible Schedule (Office only)
• Weekly Pay
• Partially Employee Owned/Family owned
• Employee Training programs
• Opportunities for advancement

About the Job

Position is responsible for developing, organizing, and administering a comprehensive safety and health program which complies with federal and state occupation safety and health regulations. Duties include: Implements and coordinates a comprehensive safety and health program involving all levels of supervision, all employees and sub-contractors. Communicates safety practices and policies and provides training to ensure safe work practices. Tracks training requirements in compliance with record keeping regulations.

What we are Looking For

Required Skills/Abilities

• Accident prevention methods and techniques
• Understanding of the construction industry and equipment
• Construction safety principals including the requirements of the Occupational, Safety and Health Act
• Comprehensive knowledge of the use and proper safety processes for company equipment and materials
• Workers’ compensation rules and procedures
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software
• Occupational hazards and safety precautions in construction sites
• Multi-tasking in an environment with rapidly changing priorities
• Company and personnel, safety, and health policies
• Leading, managing, and organizing
• Analyzing and evaluating facts and evidence and to formulate sound conclusions
• Interpreting data and preparing reports
• Maintaining safety and health records and developing forms
• Identifying and solving problems quickly and effectively
• Ability to communicate effectively with others, both orally and in writing, using both technical and non-technical language
• Ability to persuade others and garner support for safety programs
• Possess a valid driver’s license and meet the company’s Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) standards.

Education/Experience

• Graduation from an accredited college or University with a bachelor’s degree in Occupation Safety, Safety Engineering, Industrial Hygiene or a closely related field.
• Or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work
• OSHA 500 Certification or Certified Safety Professional status preferred

Physical Requirements

• Positions in this class typically require: balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, driving, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.
• Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, vibrations, fumes, odors, dusts, gases, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, workspace restrictions and intense noises.
• Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.