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Assistant Safety Director

T E C Industrial
Kingsport, TN Full Time
POSTED ON 9/1/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/1/2026

Assistant Safety Director


T E C Industrial, a leading company in Industrial Construction, is seeking an experienced Assistant Safety Director. This role is crucial in maintaining and improving our occupational safety and health performance across multiple projects.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in the development and implementation of comprehensive safety policies and procedures for all construction projects
  • Conduct regular safety audits and risk assessments to identify areas for improvement
  • Coordinate with the Corporate Safety Director to align site-specific safety plans with company-wide initiatives
  • Oversee the investigation of accidents and incidents, ensuring accurate reporting and implementation of preventative measures
  • Ensure compliance with OSHA 1926 and other applicable federal, state, and local safety regulations
  • Collaborate with the Corporate Training Manager to develop and lead safety training programs for Site Safety Supervisors and other employees
  • Travel extensively to visit client sites, providing updates on safety requirements
  • Conduct regular site visits to maintain a consistent safety culture

Qualifications

  • Minimum of 10 years of experience in construction safety, with at least 6 years in a leadership role
  • Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Occupational Health and Safety Technologist (OHST) certification required
  • Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and other safety standards applicable to heavy civil construction
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills
  • Proficiency in safety management systems and data analysis
  • Valid state driver's license and ability to travel frequently to multiple project sites
  • Strong presentation and communication skills
  • Proficient in the Microsoft Office 365
  • Experience and comfortable with client interface, communication and presentation.
  • Experience and proven capabilities related to accident investigation, root cause analysis, etc.
  • Experienced and proven track record regarding assessing site safety programs and developing effective and measurable plans of redress where applicable.

Required Certifications

  • OSHA 510 Certification
  • OSHA 500/502 Certification preferred
  • Competency Trainer certification for Fall Protection, Excavation, and Trenching
  • First Aid/CPR certification

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in safety leadership, strong analytical skills, and the ability to manage multiple high-priority projects simultaneously. They must be able to work effectively with various departments and stakeholders to foster a culture of safety across the organization.

 Requirements:

  • Arrive at work on time, as scheduled, consistently, reliably, & complete each shift
  • Follow all safety rules and standards for the company and for the site
  • Understand and follow Instructions from the direct supervisor

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

 Physical Profile Requirements: 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

This job is performed in a generally clean and healthy environment. The usual and customary methods of performing the job’s functions are sedentary but may require the following physical demands: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling up to 20 pounds; some climbing and balancing; some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine finger and motor dexterity, and manual dexterity necessary to operate a standard desktop computer keyboard.  This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers/printers/scanners/fax machines, phones, filing cabinets, etc.  Employees must have the ability to transport necessary equipment and supplies and set up meetings, etc.  The employee must have a current driver’s license and have the ability to travel to various locations at times for various reasons.

T E C Industrial has been building a team for more than 75years and offer our employees a full slate of benefits including:

  • Medical, Dental & Vision
  • FSA-HSA
  • STD/LTD           
  • Group Life/Voluntary Life
  • 401k plan with Company match
  • Accidental Death and Dismemberment   
  • Accident plan
  • Critical Illness plan

 

T E C Industrial is a Drug-Free, E-Verify, Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.

Veterans encouraged to apply.

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