Project Safety Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title : Project Safety Manager Job Description

The Project Safety Manager is responsible for establishing, documenting, implementing, maintaining, and continually improving the Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) Management System for the project. This role ensures compliance with international standards, the GBMS, OCIP Construction Safety Manual, and local procedures. The position requires a proactive approach to implementing HSE policies and legislative requirements, developing programs to achieve HSE objectives and targets, and managing resources effectively.

Responsibilities

• Establish, document, implement, maintain, and continually improve the HSE Management System in compliance with international standards, GBMS, OCIP Construction Safety Manual, and local procedures.
• Ensure implementation of STS activities in compliance with HSE policies, legislative requirements, customer requirements, and the HSE Management System.
• Develop HSE programs to achieve planned objectives and targets.
• Manage local project HSE resources and ensure effective communication, participation, and consultation.
• Identify HSE training needs and implement necessary training programs.
• Ensure suppliers and subcontractors operate in accordance with GBMS supplier, OCIP CSM, and contractual requirements.
• Identify emergency situations and manage response procedures.
• Monitor, report, and communicate HSE performance, providing recommendations and solutions for negative trends.
• Report, investigate, and analyze all HSE accidents and incidents to learn from them.
• Identify nonconformities and implement corrective / preventive actions.
• Cooperate with the implementation of the annual HSE audit schedule and conduct HSE audits.
• Inspect working areas regularly in compliance with local legislation and HSE Management System.
• Participate in annual management review meetings.

Essential Skills

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Work Environment

The position is based in Oakland, CA, within a fast-paced and dynamic environment. The role involves integrating into project teams, engaging stakeholders, and leading a diverse team. Candidates should be comfortable performing a wide range of tasks, from administrative to strategic, and be prepared to work day and night shifts throughout the Bay Area as required.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Oakland, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $109900.00 - $170000.00 / yr.

Hitachi Rail employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including Competitive Pay, Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Life & Accident Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, a Retirement Savings Plan, and Paid Vacation. We also offer a number of Work / Life Programs such as Flextime and a variety of Training and Development opportunities.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Oakland,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 23, 2025.

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