Director of Safety

About the Company

The Safety Director will maintain the Safety Management System and advise management on matters pertaining to safety. The Director of Safety is an integral position that provides strategic and tactical leadership, direction, implementation and maintenance of programs and controls for Safety throughout the organization. This includes organizational compliance with applicable federal, state, local, and corporate health and safety regulations/requirements. Manages Safety process improvements and provides leadership at employee safety meetings. The Safety Director will communicate directly with and receive support from senior operations leadership.

About the Role

The Safety Director will maintain the Safety Management System and advise management on matters pertaining to safety.

Responsibilities

• Meet regularly with employees to discuss safety matters and shall conduct a Risk Assessment on any concerns reported.
• Regulate and provide recommendations to mitigate any risks observed, reported, and/or suspected.
• Responsible for ensuring compliance with new hire pre-employment processes which include comprehensive background investigations comprised of criminal checks and drug testing.
• Ensure thorough training and understanding of the Safety Management System, including Emergency Response Procedures and Preparedness.
• Be required to coordinate emergency responses and conduct accident/incident investigations.
• Maintenance, review, and revision of the Safety Management System.
• Provide timely advice and assistance on safety matters to Managers and Directors at all levels.
• Maintain a reporting system for accidents, incidents, and hazards.
• Distribution of safety information throughout the company.
• Reviews and reports data through required compliance entities, such as ISNetworld, Avetta, Gold Shovel Standard (GSS), National Compliance Management Service (NCMS), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and others.
• Partners with department General Managers, Superintendents, Supervisors, and Human Resources to ensure that proper programs are implemented.
• Assure regular safety audits are completed by Safety personnel.
• Ensure all people are familiar with the Safety Management System.
• Develop and maintain a Safety Awards Program.
• Develop and maintain an Emergency Response Plan (ERP).
• Submit an annual budget to support the Safety Management System.
• Establish and maintain training curriculum for company personnel.
• Develop any necessary forms to support and implement the Safety Management System.
• Plan, schedule, and conduct safety meetings.
• Coordinate safety audits (internal and/or external) of the Company or any of its operations.
• Attend safety meetings or conventions relevant to the operations conducted by the company.
• Advise the accountable executive on matters in dealing with government agencies.
• Request approval from Management for expenditures that support the Safety Management System.
• Act as a liaison to subcontractors providing safety and/or medical emergency response to the Company.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in safety management, Environmental Safety, or a similar field.
• At least 3 years’ experience as a Safety Director or Manager.

Required Skills

• Ability to understand and follow specific oral and written instructions.
• Solid knowledge of potentially hazardous material or practices in the workplace.
• Proficiency in conducting data analysis and reporting statistics.
• Working knowledge of safety management software, such as SiteDocs and Safesite.
• Ability to work well independently and as a part of a team with co-workers.
• Ability to pass motor vehicle, criminal background check, and comply with drug-free workplace policy.
• Excellent knowledge of OSHA Standards and Federal Safety Legislation.
• Willingness and ability to learn additional skills.

Preferred Skills

• Experience and Education.

Pay range and compensation package

Notes: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are committed to diversity and inclusivity.