Area Safety Manager (Pacific Northwest Area)
TK Elevator Corporation — Portland (OR), Kirkland (WA)
What we expect
The first 3 letters in workplace safety are Y-O-U!
TK Elevator is seeking an experienced and proactive Area Safety and Health Manager to oversee safety programs and initiatives across our Pacific Northwest 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.
Salary range is $105,000 to $157,000. The role offers a car allowance, fuel card, and an incentive program with a bi-annual payout. Benefits overview: health insurance, parental leave, wellness program, 401K, vacation pay, holiday pay, tuition assistance, free life insurance and disability insurance, among others.
Who we are looking for
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.
Additional information
TK Elevator is an equal opportunity employer and committed to diversity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, gender, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, and veteran status or any other protected status required by applicable law.
Applicants with disabilities who require reasonable accommodation in connection with the application process are encouraged to email us directly at ElevatorJobs.ams@tkelevator or call 1-844-427-5461.
Contact
To apply to a position, please click on the Apply Now button.
For any additional questions or job specific requests, please use the contact
below and include the Job Requisition Number as a reference.
Elevatorjobs.AMS@tkelevator.com
Job details
| Posting date: | 2025/02/17 |
|---|---|
| Experience level: | Management |
| Type of contract: | Permanent, Full time |
| Work mode: | On Site |
| Job field: | Health & Safety |
| Industry: | Engineering & urban mobility |
| Job number: | US_901745_ET_TKELECP11971 |
Application deadline: as long as the job is listed on our career page, we are looking for suitable candidates (all genders welcome). We are looking forward to receiving your application.
