About Us
At Mears Pipeline., we believe in developing and retaining the best people in the industry and providing the best value services to our customers in the natural gas and electric industries.  We take pride in developing the infrastructure of our country by connecting people and resources.  As an industry leader over the last 65 years, we have built our reputation as a premier provider of services with a solid track record of performance, integrity and – above all – a commitment to safety, quality, and our people.

We are currently seeking a candidate with Safety Management experience to support our Arizona projects. 

Our projects are regulated by federal and state laws which require all employees to successfully pass criminal background checks, MVR, and drug tests (post-employment and random testing).  

JOB SUMMARY

Safety Managers work with corporate management to update, monitor and continue the development of company safety policies, procedures and training programs for new and existing OSHA and DOT issues, and all state mandated programs. ​

Job Responsibilities

  • Leads, plans and implements safety policies and procedures in compliance with local, state, and federal rules and regulations including Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Department of Transportation (DOT)
  • Communicates with safety director on safety compliance concerns and preventative actions
  • Advises field crews and operation on safety procedures and any known issues
  • Plans and implements training for employees in work site safety practices
  • Maintains safety files and records
  • Performs safety surveys and inspections, prepares written reports of findings and recommendations for corrective or preventive measures where indicated and follows up to ensure measures have been implemented
  • Conducts post-accident investigations and prepares, reports, and identifies possible accident causes and hazards
  • Assists in the development, evaluation and upgrading of safety programs
  • Assists and maintains environmental reports including storm water permits, SPCC etc.
  • Other duties as assigned or needed

Job Qualifications

  • Bachelors degree in Occupational Safety or related field
  • Prior heavy construction experience
  • Knowledge of and ability to enforce all federal, state, local and Company safety regulations/requirements
  • Ability to recognize hazardous situations and implement corrective measures
  • Knowledge of: PPE, Fall Protection, Confined Space, Scaffolding, Crane/Rigging, Hazardous Communication, Equipment Safety, Incident Investigation, Traffic Control, OQ Training
  • Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work
  • Attention to detail and problem solving skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong organizational and planning skills
  • Proficiency in MS Office
  • Willing and able to travel to other Underground Construction offices and job sites
    • Ability to maintain a valid driver’s license, if travelling to jobsites

WORKING ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

  • Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.
  • Work may be performed indoors and outdoors in extreme temperatures and conditions

It is the continuing policy of Mears Pipeline to afford equal opportunities for all qualified persons, regardless of their race, creed, color, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, disability, medical condition, marital status, veteran status or any other protected class at the local, state, or federal level. No person shall be excluded from employment consideration on the basis of these factors.

 

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.

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