The Safety Director will develop, coordinate, and implement occupational health policies and procedures to promote and ensure effective safety operations in the organization as well as all the supervision and performance of the safety team that report to this position.
Salary: $150,000-$170,000 salary per year (based on fit and experience)
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Responsible for the utilization and effectiveness of the safety department. Ensures that safety staff. Develops, implements, and systematically assesses safety initiatives and goals
Manages HSE Managers and other safety department staff by providing leadership and support
Duties/ Responsibilities- includes but not limited to:
Collaborates with management to develop, prepare, and implement safety policies and procedures
Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local safety laws, regulations, codes, and rules
Ensures completion of required OSHA requirements, recordkeeping, and reporting
Ensures compliance with customer safety policies and protocols, including all contractor management software; ISNetworld, PEC, TPS Alert, etc
Identifies opportunities to minimize workplace injuries, accidents, and health problems
Reviews safety training and recommends revisions, improvements, and updates. Conducts employee training on applicable safety standards and requirements
Conducts safety inspections and audits to assess employee compliance with safety regulations. Stops operations and activities that could harm employees or equipment
Reviews accident, incident, injury and spill investigations and reports
Step in when needed on all day-to-day safety activities
Lead with all high-level safety investigations
Assertively and effectively handle all injuries from notice through closure including investigation, corrective active, required customer communications, etc
Travel as needed
Communicate with business development regarding potential customers and current customers as needed
Organize and participate in the on-call schedule for nights/weekends/holiday coverage
Successfully complete professional development training as approved/directed
Performs other related duties as assigned
Required Skills/Abilities:
Extensive knowledge of applicable safety policies and applicable Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards
Above average written and verbal communication skills
Ability to conduct trainings
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Strong supervisory and leadership skills
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and/or related software systems
Education and Experience:
Bachelor degree in Health and Safety, Safety Engineering, Environmental Health, or related equivalent experience
At least five years of occupational health and safety experience in an industrial environment
Physical Requirements:
Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
Prolonged periods of being outside at field locations