Safety Director

JDI Industrial Services is the industrial maintenance division of J. Davis Inc., a family-owned organization providing construction, grading, supplemental maintenance, and industrial services to South Carolina, Georgia, and North Carolina. With four divisions and three offices in the coastal and upstate regions of South Carolina, we are proud to offer superior services to the southeastern United States.

JDI Industrial Services is now seeking a Safety Director. This position is responsible for managing the Company’s safety program to develop, maintain and grow a collaborative safety culture of the company(s). With one of our most important values being safety, the role was created to keep our focus on every employee going home the same way they came to work

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Manages, develops and expands our safety Program and gains approval from COOs for changes and improvements.
• Assist Safety Manager in educating division employees in general incident prevention through Monthly Safety meeting topics, weekly toolbox talks, and safety specific training.
• Communicates, monitors and educates all staff monthly of Near Miss, Recordables, and loss time incidents.
• Maintains all OSHA required documentation and ensures compliance with all regulatory bodies and standards
• Maintains existing partnerships and establishes new alliances with safety partners across locations in the Southeast.
• Manages any incident responses, investigations and communicates directly with COOs
• Evaluates, assesses, and updates safety procedures and policies for the benefit of employees, clients, subcontractors, and the general public.
• Research and implement new safety processes
• Analyzes accident reports and evaluates injury case studies based on available facts, providing recommendations to address any identified deficiencies
• Manages and tracks all Safety Training, identifying companywide training needs by role, position, and regulatory requirements.
• Facilitates early return to work programs for injured workers by providing meaningful light duty transitional work opportunities
• Ensures compliance with the company’s compensation program to effectively resolve claims efficiently and cost-effectively.
• Stays current on federal, state, county, and local safety regulations and keep Division Leadership informed of any new or revised requirements.
  
  

Skills And Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in occupational health and safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, Industrial or Commercial construction , or a related field, or equivalent experience
• Seven (7) plus years’ experience in the construction or industrial industry
• Knowledge of OSHA and EPA standards with regards to General Industry 1910 and Construction Industry 1926
• OSHA 500 and 501 required
• Must be computer literate with a working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications Word, Excel, Outlook, Project
• Good communications and organizational skills
• Good at problem solving and forecasting
• Ability to train, influence and motivate team members
• Local travel required (e.g., job sites or other company locations)
  
  

Benefits

• Employer-paid benefits option package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) and 401(k) matching
• Paid time off and Paid Holidays
• Auto Allowance
• Cell Phone Allowance
• Parental leave
• Clothing Allowance
• Gym Reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• Life Coach
• Wellness Program
• Life insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Growth opportunities
• Much more!