Safety Director

Overview

Greiner Industries is seeking a skilled Safety Director to join our team. The Safety Director provides strategic leadership, direction, and oversight for all workplace health and safety programs across a multi-line organization that includes heavy steel fabrication, large crane rental operations, specialized road transportation services, and mechanical/industrial services. This role ensures regulatory compliance, drives continuous improvement in safety performance, and fosters a proactive safety culture across all locations and business units. The Safety Director oversees direct report(s) and supports a workforce operating in industrial, manufacturing, transportation, and field-service environments

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and continuously improve the company‑wide safety management system.
• Establish annual safety goals, KPIs, and performance metrics for all operating divisions.
• Lead company initiatives focused on risk reduction, injury prevention, and regulatory compliance.

• Ensure compliance with OSHA, DOT, MSHA (when applicable), ANSI, NCCCO, and relevant state/local
  requirements.
• Maintain documentation, recordkeeping, and reporting per regulatory standards.
• Direct internal and external safety audits; coordinate corrective actions.

• Oversee safety programs for:
  
  • Heavy steel fabrication: hot work, confined spaces, crane/rigging activities, lockout/tagout,
    material handling.
  • Crane rental operations: lift plans, operator certification, site safety assessments, equipment
    inspections.
  • Transportation services: DOT driver compliance, load securement, routing hazard
    assessments.
  • Mechanical/industrial services: installation, equipment movement, fall protection, machinery
    safety, contractor safety.
• Support job hazard analyses (JHAs), safety planning, and field inspections for active job sites.

• Develop and deliver training programs including OSHA topics, equipment operation, emergency
  response, hazard awareness, and leadership safety coaching.
• Ensure crane operators, riggers, and signalpersons maintain required certifications.
• Mentor supervisors and managers on implementing safe work practices.

• Serve as a first responder providing first aid / guidance for employee’s illness/injury care.
• Provide or serve as the automotive escort when appropriate or necessary for medical attention or drug
  and alcohol testing.
• Lead investigations of injuries, incidents, and near misses; identify root causes and implement
  corrective/preventive actions.
• Maintain and analyze incident data to identify trends and drive continuous improvement.

• Promote a strong safety culture through engagement initiatives, communication campaigns, and leadership
  visibility.
• Partner with executives, operations managers, and field supervisors to align safety expectations with operational
  goals.
• Regular and timely attendance.
• Adhere to federal, state and local laws.
• Perform work safely, maintain a clean and organized work area, comply with and follow company policies and
  procedures.
• Communicate with co-workers, management, customers, vendors and others in a courteous, respectful and
  professional manner.
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Strong understanding of OSHA regulations, industry standards (ANSI, ASME, AWS), and applicable DOT
  requirements.
• Advanced knowledge of crane safety, rigging, fabrication hazards, and industrial service operations.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to identify, evaluate, and control workplace hazards.
• Strong communication, presentation, and facilitation skills.
• Proficient in incident investigation methods (TapRooT, 5-Whys, fishbone, etc.).
• Ability to develop and implement effective safety policies and training materials.
• Lead safety initiatives across multiple divisions and worksites.
• Build strong relationships with shop employees, field employees, supervisors, and management.
• Influence behavior and drive a culture of safety ownership and accountability.
• Manage multiple priorities and respond effectively to urgent situations.
• Analyze data, identify trends, and apply practical solutions in a fast-paced environment.
• Work in industrial and construction settings, including fabrication shops, job sites, and transportation yards.

• Leadership & Coaching – Guides teams, mentors staff and influences safe decision-making.
• Strategic Thinking – Aligns organizational safety goals with operational objectives.
• Integrity & Professionalism – Upholds high ethical standards and regulatory compliance.
• Problem Solving – Effectively identifies root causes and drives corrective actions.
• Collaboration – Works cross-functionally with operations, HR, training, and executive leadership.
• Adaptability – Manages change and responds to evolving business and regulatory needs.

• Bachelor Degree in Occupational Safety & Health, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Health, Engineering, or a
  related field preferred.
• Relevant work experience may be recognized in lieu of traditional education.
• Professional certifications are strongly preferred: CSP, ASP, CHST, CRSP, or equivalent.
• 7–10 years of progressive safety leadership experience in industrial, construction, manufacturing, or
  heavy-equipment environments.
• Experience in heavy steel fabrication, crane operations, transportation safety, and mechanical/industrial service
  safety management is highly desirable.
• Experience supervising safety staff or leading cross-functional safety teams.
• Demonstrated track record of improving safety performance and implementing large-scale safety initiatives.

• Safety is Priority One – and our record shows it
• Competitive Pay
• Company 401K plan with Employer Contribution Match
• Company Paid Time Off
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Choice of Medical Coverage including Prescription and Short Term Disability Plans
• Choice of Dental and Vision Coverage
• Optional Long-term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident, Legal and Pet Coverage
• Auto and Home Insurance Discount Programs