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Safety Manager

Ragnar Benson, LLC
Clay, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 1/28/2026 CLOSED ON 3/27/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Safety Manager position at Ragnar Benson, LLC?

Overview:
Ragnar Benson, a MasTec company, is hiring for a Safety Manager to support our project in Syracuse, NY. The Safety Manager will be responsible for the oversight of Health & Safety on the project site, as well as to address all of those issues and immediate report to the Company Safety Director.

Peferenace will be given to local candidates but we will consider candiates willing to travel. We offer designated per diem in addition to base pay to support and help you cover living expenses while traveling.

Company Overview

With more than a century of exceptional work on our resume, William Charles Construction remains guided by the pursuit of excellence. Our “Do it Right the First Time” work ethic has been the cornerstone of our business philosophy since 1892. With our broad background in heavy civil construction, environmental management and mining and materials production, we have the expertise to help our customers complete their most complex projects.

MasTec’s Clean Energy & Infrastructure (CE&I) segment generates over $4 billion in annual revenue, providing construction services across industrial, renewables and infrastructure sectors. Our industrial expertise includes building products manufacturers, decarbonization, power generation facilities, manufacturing plants and mining. In infrastructure, we specialize in general heavy civil construction, underground utilities, structures, electrical work, material production, roadways, bridges, specialty pavement overlays, environmental projects and commercial buildings. Our renewables sector focuses on solar, wind and battery storage. Sustainability and safety are foundational to our culture and influence everything we do.

MasTec, a minority-owned Fortune 500 company, has shaped the construction industry for more than 90 years. With over 35,000 employees and 400 offices nationwide, we provide flexibility and career growth in dynamic work environments.
Responsibilities:
  • Will have primary responsibility for implementing the safety, health, fire prevention and first aid programs for a specific job/project; or may be assigned to a project for performance of duties as directed by the Risk Manager or Safety Director.
  • Conduct daily surveys of William Charles Construction and Ragnar Benson Construction and contractor/subcontractor operations to ensure compliance with OSHA and state safety standards and regulations. Identify safety defects and initiate corrective action.
  • Maintain current knowledge of all applicable OSHA standards and regulations; maintain current knowledge of all applicable state or other governmental safety and health standards and regulations; ascertain that all safety personnel are appropriately knowledgeable; coordinate application and administration of such requirements at the project site.
  • Maintain working relationship with project supervisors and contractors/subcontractors, client personnel, insurance carrier representatives, local media services, community fire departments, OSHA and state safety agencies.
  • Recommend cessation of work in unsafe areas for action by job supervision; in imminent danger situations, may stop work on own volition; stipulate necessary compliance to permit resumption of such work.
  • Conduct accident investigations; analyze causes and formulate recommendations for corrective preventative action.
  • Prepare injury reports; maintain required records; provide adequate documentation on safety inspections and occupational health monitoring activities.
  • Conduct supervisory safety meetings; participate in weekly planning and scheduling meetings.
    Prepare job safety topics and subject material for "toolbox" safety meetings; review and audit such meetings to ensure effectiveness.
  • Conduct and/or supervise safety orientation of new hires.
  • Keep Corporate Safety Director advised in a timely manner of project safety program progress or unresolved safety issues.
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree in construction safety or occupational safety
  • 5 years demonstrated experience in railroad and/or transit industry
Skills/Knowledge/Abilities
  • Minimum 5 years implementing safety programs for commuter and/or freight rail infrastructure projects
  • Certified Safety Professional or Construction Health and Safety Technician designation
  • Valid OSHA 30 card
  • Experience with the FRA, NIOSH, OSHA and Uniform Fire and Building Codes
  • Prior experience with fall protection programs for railroad bridge work
  • Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing
  • Proven management and organizational skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft programs including Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams
What's in it for you:

Financial Wellbeing
  • Compensation -$100,000 - $120,000/ year but commensurate with experience
  • Ongoing performance reviews and merit increases
  • 401(k) with company match & Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
  • Flexible spending account (Healthcare & Dependent care)
Health & Wellness
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (plan choice) - coverage for spouse, domestic partner, and children
  • Diabetes Management, Telehealth Coverage, Prescription Drug Plan, Pet Insurance
Family & Lifestyle
  • Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Bereavement Leave
  • Military Leave, including Differential Pay and Benefits Continuation
  • Employee Assistance Program
Planning for the Unexpected
  • Short and long-term disability, life insurance, and accidental death & dismemberment
  • Voluntary life insurance, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity coverage
  • Emergency Travel Assistance Program
  • Group legal plan

Position may be subject to pre-employment screening, which may include background check and drug testing. Accessibility: If you need accommodation as part of the employment process, contact ceicareers@mastec.com. Due to the high volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to individual requests regarding application status. Please log into your candidate profile for up-to-date information.

MasTec, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also MasTec's policy to comply with all applicable state, federal and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure and our subsidiaries do not work with any third-party recruiters or agencies without a valid signed agreement and partnership with the Corporate Talent Acquisition Team.

Disclaimer: MasTec and our Subsidiaries will never ask prospective employees for any form of payment or money transfer as part of job application or onboarding. We do not ask prospective employees for information about credit cards or personal passwords, and it does not require applicants to purchase equipment or software. Ensure that all recruiter email addresses end in @mastec.com or @talent.icims.com. If you suspect you are the target of a scam, we advise you to contact your local law enforcement agency and report fraud at
https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/.

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