Startup and Commission Safety Manager (Traveling)

Job Description

Job Description

Startup and Commission Safety Manager

Job Summary

Dennis Group safety professionals assist in the development, management, and implementation of a Health and Safety Program for all of Dennis Group’s projects. Our projects are vertical, industrial construction projects involving multiple engineering disciplines and sub-contractor trades. Our safety professionals will be responsible for the safety practices of all personnel on our projects. This position requires knowledge of OSHA regulations, safety management, accident investigation and training in the construction industry. The professional will be a member of our safety department and his / her responsibilities will include, but not be limited to :

Safety Responsibilities :

• Assist in developing and implementing health and safety program.
• Assist in developing, implementing, and coordinating health and safety training and activities.
• Ensure all startup documentation, test procedures, and system handovers comply with internal and regulatory safety standards.
• Facilitate and coordinate required safety and awareness training prior to commissioning activities.
• Manage the approval and issuance of all permitted Commissioning activities
• Lead and manage safety efforts during startup and commissioning phases across multiple project sites or areas.
• Develop and implement commissioning-specific safety plans , lockout / tagout (LOTO) , and energization procedures tailored to project systems and utilities.
• Collaborate with engineers, construction managers, and client teams to identify and mitigate safety risks associated with equipment startup and system commissioning.
• Lead and manage safety efforts during commissioning and start up planning and coordination meetings
• Develop standardized start up and commissioning standards, procedures and checklists. Tailor to specific project systems and utilities as required.
• Must be familiar with federal, state and local safety laws to ensure the organization complies with all current safety regulations.
• Prepare and deliver safety toolbox talks and safety training topics for contractors
• Prepare, implement and enforce Job Safety Analysis (JSA) and Activities Hazard Analysis (AHAs).
• Attend and prepare safety actions for pre-construction conferences, pre-work meetings including inspection meetings, and periodic progress project meetings.
• Conduct and document Jobsite Safety Observations
• Review subcontractor safety pre-qualification submittal
• Work with Construction Managers and Sr Safety Managers to establish job site safety procedures and policies during initial project mobilization and as needed during the project.
• Review safety programs with client representatives and governmental agencies
• Review subcontractor safety pre-qualification submittal
• Researching construction safety best practices
• Support talent growth within the organization.
• Educate and provide training and support to all levels of Dennis Group personnel on accident / injury prevention procedures.

Accidents Responsibilities :

Required Education Skills and Experience

Physical Requirements

Travel Requirement

About Us

We plan, design, engineer, and build food plants for major brands across the country and the world. For the past three decades, we’ve focused exclusively on the food and beverage industry, helping your favorite brands put your favorite foods in the grocery store. Simply put, food isn’t one thing we do, it’s all we do.

Dennis Group offers competitive compensation packages commensurate with experience. We provide comprehensive employee benefits including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid time off including an open vacation policy, as well as bonus, profit-sharing, and retirement plans.

Dennis Group is proud to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.