About BAPKO Metal, Inc.
Headquartered in Orange, CA, BAPKO Metal Inc. is one of California's most reputable and trusted self-performing contractors specializing in structural steel, miscellaneous steel, architectural metals, and stairs. Our quality craftsmanship can be found in the steel structures supporting a diverse range of projects, and in the architectural details enhancing commercial, healthcare, and educational facilities across California.
Position Overview
The Safety Manager will work as assigned to help foster a culture of progressive environmental health and operational safety with all BAPKO Metals employees and subcontractors. Regularly the Safety Manager will be training themselves and others in best practices, perform worksite, facility and vehicle audits, injury and accident investigations, create JSA's, identify and evaluate hazards, review/report on process procedure, and represent the Safety department internally and externally. Responsible for all things supporting leadership, and compliance, implement safety directives, corrective actions, improve safety performance, and strive to assure safety policies and procedures are aligned with governmental regulations.
Responsibilities
- Maintain a regular line of communication with management and other employees on safety activities and initiatives
- Aid in the development and implementation of policies, procedures, and employee safety programs and assess their adequacy including review of short- and long-term strategic safety planning goals
- Identify best practices and lead continuous improvement initiatives to reduce work process risks, raise safety awareness, and improve safe work practices
- Facilitate a work environment that supports a safe and healthy culture
- Conduct or coordinate worker training in areas such as safety, laws and regulations, hazard control, and proper use of equipment
- Perform safety audits and inspect facilities, machinery, and equipment to find effective corrective actions, and ensure regulatory compliance
- Help and lead in the Investigation of accidents, near-miss incidents, and occupational injuries to find causes, install preventive measures, and manage return-to-work activities
- Give technical advice, coaching, guidance, and mentoring to employees on safety initiatives and necessary changes
- Work within company policy as outlined in the Employee Handbook and in concert with the BAPKO Safety Manual and OSHA Safety rules
- All other duties assigned by the Corporate Safety Manager
Preferred Education, experience, qualifications and other requirements:
- Bachelor's degree or significant construction or environmental industry experience and training
- Minimum 2 years of relevant safety experience
- Knowledgeable with Microsoft Office, phone, and PC
- CSP, CHST, OSHA coursework and/or other safety studies
- Ability to drive 50-75% to construction sites within the San Diego area
- Bilingual preferred, but not required
Work Environment
This job operates in a professional environment including production facility and in the field. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers and phones. The job will require driving location to location and exposure to weather conditions.
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Lifting up to 50 lbs. or more may be required.
Benefits
- ESOP Company
- 401K contribution
- Medical / Dental / Vision
- Life Insurance / Long Term Disability
- Vacation
BAPKO Metal, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics.