Area Safety Manager (Southeast Area) (Finance)
Join TK Elevator as an Area Safety Manager in Seattle, where you'll lead safety initiatives to protect lives and enhance workplace safety!EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or equivalent certification preferred.
- Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in safety and health, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
- Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations, safety management systems, and high-risk hazard controls.
- Experience in SIF prevention, incident investigation, and risk mitigation strategies.
- Proven ability to influence employees at all levels to prioritize safety.
- Ability to travel regionally as needed.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and safety management software.
Preferred Skills:
- Experience in construction, service or other high-risk industries.
- Familiarity with OSHA / OSH WA regulatory requirements
- Strong leadership, training, and communication skills.
TK Elevator is seeking an experienced and proactive Area Safety Manager to oversee safety programs and initiatives across our Southeast operations.
The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring compliance with safety regulations, reducing workplace risks, and driving a culture of health and safety. A key focus of this role is Serious Injury and Fatality (SIF) prevention, identifying high-risk tasks and implementing controls to mitigate life-threatening hazards. This position is based in Seattle and requires regular travel within the Pacific Northwest region.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Serious Injury and Fatality (SIF) Prevention:
- Lead efforts to identify, assess, and mitigate SIF exposures across all regional locations.
- Develop and implement SIF prevention strategies, focusing on high-risk activities and critical safety controls.
- Partner with operational leaders to analyze trends in high-potential incidents (HPIs) and near-misses to proactively address hazards before they result in serious injuries.
- Conduct in-depth SIF-focused investigations to determine root causes and ensure effective corrective actions are taken.
- Implement and monitor life-saving policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with industry best practices.
General Safety & Compliance:
- Develop and oversee regional safety programs to ensure compliance with OSHA, state, and local regulations.
- Conduct regular branch audits and risk assessments to evaluate program maturity, workplace safety conditions and recommend improvements.
- Lead and or support accident investigations, providing root cause analysis and corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
- Provide training and coaching to managers, supervisors and employees on safety best practices, including SIF prevention.
- Develop and track safety performance metrics, ensuring continuous improvement in safety outcomes.
- Collaborate with HR and site leaders to manage workers' compensation cases and return-to-work programs.
- Stay informed on emerging safety regulations and industry trends, ensuring company policies remain up to date.
- Act as a liaison between corporate safety leadership and regional operations, ensuring alignment on safety initiatives.
