Safety Director

Position summary:  Plans, directs and implements the Company safety program to ensure a safe, healthy and accident-free work environment on every project by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors.

Expected Outcomes:

• Safety goals are achieved on every project
• No accidents or near misses
• No OSHA citations
• Employees have a positive attitude toward safe work practices
• Employees are well-educated in safe practices and have all the resources necessary to work safely
• All governmental safety regulations are observed and practiced
• Weekly visits or phone contact with all projects
• Analyzes and recommends corrective action for all accidents

Position responsibilities: 

• Develops specific objectives and strategies to maintain an effective safety program that complies with local, state, and federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rules and regulations
• Conducts comprehensive on-site safety assessments of projects as part of constant monitoring process and monitors corrective actions taken
• Participates in pre-construction and handoff meetings
• Develops and administers safety incentive programs
• Develops and maintains documentation for the Safety Manual, Safety/EEO booklet, Fleet Operations Program, Emergency Management Plan and the Substance Abuse Policy
• Develops and administers the Company substance abuse policy; establishes testing programs and identifies providers; monitors the testing program to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations; provides information on rehabilitation assistance to employees
• Plans and implements programs to train managers and employees in work site safety practices, fire prevention, and correct handling techniques for chemicals, toxins, equipment, and other materials
• Inspects organization facilities to detect existing or potential accident and health hazards, determines corrective or preventive measures where indicated, and follows up to ensure measures have been implemented.
• Develops Tool Box Safety Talks in compliance with Company safety policies; educates project personnel
• Reviews accident and incident documentation to insure all required records and reports are complete and accurate; ensures corrective action is implemented
• Oversees the administration of workers' compensation program, including working with the insurance carrier to reduce employee lost time.
• Represents the Company in all safety related hearings (OSHA, etc.)
• Prepares all required regulatory reports and ensures they are submitted timely
• Leads the investigation of accidents and injuries and cooperates in the preparation of material and evidence for organization use in hearings, lawsuits, and insurance investigations.
• Maintains safety files and records; prepares reports for management as needed
• Recommends and enforces disciplinary actions against safety policy violators
• Ensures all job site electrical hazards are marked and protected to the greatest extent possible
• Develops and implements safety emergency plan drills for the Company locations
• Plans, staffs and supervises all assigned department activities through appropriate delegation to department personnel
• Creates and monitors divisional budget, prepares reports for President/CEO
• Ensures company policies and procedures are understood and implemented consistently
• Develops and continually improves the effectiveness of the department’s procedures
• Evaluates the performance of the departmental staff
• Provides advice and direction to department personnel toward their professional development
• Works with the Director of Human Resources on all personnel-related actions
• Communicates and reinforces the Company vision, values and goals to department staff
• Performs additional assignments as directed by the President

Essential skills and experience:

• 4 year occupational safety/health degree or equivalent combinations of training and related experience
• At least 10 years construction safety experience
• OSHA 30 and/or OSHA 500 certification
• Thorough understanding of and ability to enforce all federal, state, local, and Company regulations
• Ability to recognize hazardous situations and implement corrective measures
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills
• Ability to train and educate others
• Good computer skills
• Bilingual – English/Spanish

Reporting to this position:  Field Safety Representative