Safety Manager

Build the future, spark innovation and align your career with purpose.

McKinstry is innovating the waste and climate harm out of the built environment and creating lasting impact. Together, we're building a thriving planet.

Buildings are a leading contributor to the climate crisis, generating nearly 40% of total global energy-related carbon emissions. We're making a lasting impact on our industry and within our communities by addressing the climate, affordability and equity crises through:

• renewables and energy services
• engineering and design
• construction and facility services

To get where we're going, we need big thinkers, problem solvers and collaborative mindsets. Does that sound like you?

The Opportunity with McKinstry

The Safety Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and sustaining a proactive environmental, health, and safety (EHS) program and culture tailored to a medium-volume, high mix fabrication environment. This role focuses on industrial shop-floor safety where welding, cutting, forming, heavy equipment operation, assembly, material handling, and fabricated product movement are daily activities.

This role develops and maintains safety programs that prioritize the health and well-being of employees, subcontractors, and stakeholders, while ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations and driving a proactive and engaged safety culture across all levels and geographic sites of the shop network organization.

This role ensures compliance with OSHA, EPA, and other regulatory requirements while embedding a culture of safety into all shop operations. The EHS Manager partners with craft, engineering, quality, and supply chain teams to anticipate risks, eliminate hazards, and continuously improve EHS performance to achieve the highest standards of safety excellence.

Shop Support

• Work closely with shop leadership and McKinstry Safety to integrate safety into all aspects of fabrication operations.

• Collaborate with shop teams to implement and monitor site-specific safety plans, ensuring alignment with McKinstry Safety Programs.

• Conduct shop floor audits, inspections, and evaluations to verify compliance with OSHA standards and company policies.

• Support subcontractor safety management by reviewing work activities and providing guidance to ensure safe operations.

• Facilitate lessons-learned sessions and provide feedback to shop teams and safety program leaders to enhance program effectiveness.

Safety Program Development & Compliance

• Design, implement, and manage shop-specific safety programs covering machine guarding, lockout/tagout, confined space, fall protection, welding and fabrication safety, electrical safety, and heavy lift and material handling procedures.

• Lead development and execution of annual safety plans for the shop network.

• Maintain compliance with OSHA, EPA, NFPA, ANSI, and other regulatory and industry standards relevant to mechanical and fabricated product manufacturing.

• Conduct investigations into incidents and near-misses, including root cause analyses, and implement corrective actions.

• Develop and update safety SOPs, hazard control protocols, and training content.

• Actively engage in McKinstry safety events and initiatives to enhance organizational safety culture.

• Assist in administering McKinstry Safety Programs to minimize risk and ensure compliance with regulations.

Risk Assessment & Hazard Control

• Conduct Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), Process Hazard Analyses (PHAs), and ergonomic assessments for assembly and heavy material handling operations.

• Oversee safe operation of cranes, forklifts, hoists, and other heavy-lift equipment used in fabrication and product movement.

• Implement industrial hygiene monitoring for air quality, welding fumes, and noise exposure.

Incident Management & Reporting

• Lead investigations of near-misses, incidents, and recordable injuries; identify root causes and corrective actions.

• Maintain OSHA 300 logs, environmental permits, and internal safety records.

• Monitor safety performance metrics, identify trends, and propose solutions to address gaps and improve outcomes.

• Manage subject-specific safety initiatives and ensure successful implementation across shop operations.

• Report shop safety performance metrics to leadership and corporate EHS.

Training & Culture Building

• Deliver training on welding and fabrication safety, electrical awareness, hot work permits, PPE, and machinery safety.

• Coach supervisors and employees to take ownership of safety in daily work.

• Build a culture of "stop work authority" where employees proactively identify and address hazards.

Continuous Improvement & Integration

• Partner with Project teams to integrate safety into new projects, build plans, and production line layouts.

• Lead or participate in lean events with a focus on safety, ergonomics, and process flow.

• Support sustainability, waste reduction, and environmental initiatives tied to fabrication operations.

What You Need to Succeed at McKinstry

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field.

• 5-7 years of EHS experience in manufacturing, fabrication, or industrial environments (preferably mechanical/electrical fabrication, HVAC, piping, sheet metal, or prefabrication).

• Proven track record managing OSHA/EPA compliance programs in a manufacturing or fabrication setting.

• In-depth knowledge of machine safety, welding and fabrication hazards, electrical safety, and assembly ergonomics.

• Strong communication and leadership skills; able to influence across all levels of the organization.

• Proficiency in EHS management systems, incident tracking software, and Microsoft Office Suite.

• Data-driven mindset: able to analyze trends and drive measurable improvements.

• Ablility to influence and gain buy-in amongst cross functional teams.

Certifications

• Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), or equivalent preferred.

• OSHA 30-Hour (General Industry) required; OSHA 500/501 Trainer certification preferred.

• Environmental permitting knowledge (air, waste, water) desirable.

PeopleFirst Benefits

When it comes to the basics, we have you covered:

• Competitive pay
• 401(k) with employer match and profit-sharing plan
• Paid time off and holidays
• Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision with low or zero deductible options and low out of pocket maximums

People come first at McKinstry, and we go beyond the basic benefits with:

• Family formation benefits, including adoption and IVF assistance
• Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave
• Transgender inclusive benefits
• Commuter benefits
• Pet insurance
• "Building Good" paid community service time
• Learning and advancement opportunities via McKinstry University
• McKinstry Moves onsite gyms or reimbursement for remote workers

See benefit plan documents for complete details.

If you're driven by our vision to build a thriving planet together, McKinstry is the place to build your career.

The pay range for this position is $84,240 - $145,200 per year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A bonus may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Base pay information is based on market location.

The McKinstry group of companies are equal opportunity employers. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, race, color, creed, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected by law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to employment, advancement, assignment, and training. This commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity is made equally as a social responsibility and as an economic and business necessity.

McKinstry is a drug-free workplace. Employment iscontingent upon successfully passing a pre-employment drug and alcohol test, complying with the requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act and a Confidentiality Agreement, in addition to successful outcomes of background and reference checks.

Applicants for this role will only be considered if they possess current US Work Authorization, and do not require employer-sponsored VISA support to begin or remain in this role.

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