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Cupertino Electric Regional Safety Manager - Energy in Remote, Illinois
Posting Title: Regional Safety Manager
Reports To: Division Safety Manager
Location: Midwest Region - Central Time Zone
Salary Range: $130,000 - $170,000
Final determination of a successful candidate’s starting pay will vary based on a number of factors, including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, education and experience. The pay scale listed for this position is generally for candidates that meet the specified qualifications and requirements listed on this specific job description. We provide a competitive compensation package that recognizes your experience, credentials, and education alongside a robust benefits program to meet your needs. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets.
WHO WE ARE
For nearly 70 years, Cupertino Electric, Inc. (CEI) has been powered by people who’ve built a reputation for delivering high-profile, complex projects. Real, tangible things that alter the landscape and improve lives. But even more than that, we’ve built a reputation for integrity. We’re problem solvers and innovation seekers. We’re team players and safety fanatics. And we always—always—do the right thing. Even when no one is looking. Because what we do here is important, but how we do it is everything.
THE ENERGY TEAM
Our Energy Group at CEI builds projects from the field to the grid. Whether it’s a solar, battery storage, substation, EV charging, microgrid or converter station project, our skilled project managers, engineers and field employees deliver when it matters most. We work with customers on programs of all sizes—those spanning several smaller sites or spanning several thousand acres. Besides building some of the nation’s largest utility-scale solar plants and installing more EV charging stations in California than any other contractor, we are dedicated to running a business that is environmentally responsible.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Project Safety Manager at Cupertino Electric will manage the company's environmental, health and safety program on multiple projects across a select geographical area. Provide technical support and assistance to Project Teams in developing and maintaining a Project Safety Roadmap. Support Project Teams in developing and sustaining an Incident and Injury Free Culture (IIFC).
Provide EHS oversight of multiple projects across a geographical region.
Support Area Safety Managers and Safety Coordinators in the development and execution of Site Safety Plans on projects
Provide regular feedback and guidance to Site and Area Superintendents and Project Managers in the execution and management of Project Safety Roadmaps and Site Safety Plans
Establish and develop effective communication with client or owner project EHS representatives
Evaluate effectiveness of project safety performance, regulatory compliance through regular site assessments
Support Root Cause Investigations and ensure that effective corrective action(s) have been identified and implemented
Provide regular feedback to the Divisional Safety Manager on areas for improvement and recognition
Assist in the development of project-specific corrective action plans to address health and safety improvement opportunities
Ensure up-to-date Total Case Incident Reporting to divisional EHS leadership across all assigned projects
Ensure effective and thorough onboarding of new EHS team members is being performed
Develop SMART Objectives and Key Results (OKR’s) to manage development and performance of direct reports
Scope: Establishes operational objectives and work plans and delegates assignments to subordinates. Senior management reviews objectives to determine success of operation. Involved in developing, modifying and executing company policies that affect immediate operations and may also have company-wide effect.
Complexity: Works on issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth knowledge of organizational objectives. Implements strategic policies when selecting methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for obtaining results. Establishes and assures adherence to budgets, schedules, work plans, and performance requirements.
Discretion: Erroneous decisions will result in critical delay(s) in schedules and/or unit operations and may jeopardize overall business activities.
Interaction: Regularly interacts with senior management or executive levels on matters concerning several functional areas, divisions, and/or customers. Requires the ability to change the thinking of, or gain acceptance from, others in sensitive situations, without damage to the relationship.
Supervision: Manages activities of two or more sections or departments. Exercises supervision in terms of costs, methods, and staffing. In some instances, this manager may have subordinate supervisors.
ABOUT YOU
Ability to work independently, strong communication skills with ability to influence behaviors.
Must be able to travel up to 50%.
Must be proficient in MS office (Excel, Word, PPT).
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities as well as possession of any required licenses or certifications is qualifying.
Education: HS diploma or GED required. 4-year college degree in Occupational Safety and Health is desirable.
Licensure/Certifications: CHST is required, CSP is preferred.
Experience: Typically requires a minimum of 8 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 6 years and a Master’s degree. 2 years of experience managing professional staff.
*Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. This position is not eligible for sponsorship.
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CEI is a place where every single person can—and does—have an impact on the work we do and the communities we serve. Here, you can build your own story and grow to your full potential. You can collaborate and celebrate with amazing people. And you’ll go home every day knowing you helped contribute to important work that shapes people’s lives. Our commercial, data center and energy projects may be complex, but our approach is simple. We build great things and we do it with great people.
The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department, program or project needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.
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Cupertino Electric, Inc. (CEI) is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.