Safety Manager - Apartment Communities ($101,100.00 - $122,100.00)

Position Summary:

The Safety Managers’ primary responsibility will be overseeing safety programs for their assigned Region.  Their core focus will be on (1) associate safety and training, and (2) property safety and function.  They will work closely with the engineering, maintenance and on-site  operations teams to identify and mitigate safety hazards.

Job Duties:

People Safety

• Support Operations to ensure associate safety and minimize injuries.
• Monitor training compliance and ensure all safety training occurs; manage follow ups as needed.
• Develop proactive processes, procedures, systems, tools and metrics to drive continuous improvement and ensure to prevent future injuries.
• Lead the development of risk mitigation tools such as accident prevention plans, safe operating procedures, job safety analysis (JSA), and monthly safety meetings. Implement solutions to eliminate exposure to risks and prevent injury.
• Perform on site accident investigations and on site inspections of company locations when necessary and provide analysis to develop corrective action for preventing future occurrences.

Property Safety

• Conducts site safety walks in assigned region, visiting each location once per quarter, identifying safety concerns.  Walk all areas to identify safety hazards and non compliant conditions.
• Meet with site team to discuss safety concerns and opportunities to reduce risk.
• Partner with ICAC Engineering and Apartment Development design teams to resolve identified hazards.
• Lead fire risk engineering inspection process including:
  • Coordinate and attend site inspections.
  • Review recommendations in coordination with engineering and on-site teams.
  • Timely completes agreed upon recommendations.
• Acts as the Business Continuity lead for region including event response, plan management and committee participation.
• Business continuity - Attend monthly meetings and project manage key activities such as fire drills, etc.; acts as floor warden.
• Provides associate support and technical expertise for various safety issues and laws.
• Buildings Fire and Life Safety Systems Management - ensures all systems are compliant, inspections completed and updated in Building Reports. Provides monthly reports and takes follow up action.
• Creating and maintaining plans for responding to potential incidents.
• Developing safe equipment operating techniques and monitor appropriate knowledge.
• Researching and promoting up-to-date personal protective equipment.
• Remain current in the latest Occupational Safety & Health subject matter and techniques.
• Collaboration with Corporate Risk to assess and mitigate any safety concerns.
   

Minimum Qualifications / Other Expectations:

Education & Experience: 

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in Occupational Safety and Health management, program development and implementation.

Other: 

• CSP and/or ASP certification preferred.
• CPR and First Aid certification preferred.
• Knowledge of EHS regulations/standards including Cal OSHA, Fed OSHA, NFPA, and federal, state and local regulations.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.  Multilingual ability a plus.
• Smartsheet expertise; google suite
• Demonstrate initiative, personal awareness, professionalism, positive attitude, and integrity; exercise a high quality of customer service and leadership in all areas of performance.
• Demonstrates professionalism, integrity, initiative, and exercise confidentiality. 
• Must be highly analytical, inquisitive and detail-oriented. 
• Has ability to follow instructions, be detail oriented and have good follow-through on all projects. 
• Occasional travel required.
• Valid California driver’s license; Maintain continuous vehicle liability insurance as required by state law.
• This role requires the regular and frequent operation of a vehicle, as defined in the Company's MVR policy, and is part of the essential duties of this position.