Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Position summary :  Seeking an experienced, energetic and hands on individual that plans, directs and implements the Company safety program to ensure a safe & healthy work environment.

Position responsibilities :  
•    Develops specific objectives and strategies to maintain an effective safety program that complies with local, state, and federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rules and regulations
•    Conducts comprehensive on-site safety assessments of projects as part of constant monitoring process and monitors corrective actions taken
•    Participates in pre-construction and handoff meetings
•    Develops and administers safety incentive programs
•    Develops and maintains documentation for the Safety Manual and Fleet Operations Program.
•    Works with Human Resources to enforce the Substance Abuse Policy
•    Plans and implements programs to train managers and employees in work site safety practices
•    Develops Tool Box Safety Talks in compliance with Company safety policies; educates project personnel
•    Reviews accident and incident documentation to insure all required records and reports are complete and accurate; ensures corrective action is implemented
•    Assists Human Resources in the administration of claims management of various insurance policies 
•    Represents the Company in all safety related hearings (OSHA, etc.)
•    Prepares all required regulatory reports and ensures they are submitted timely
•    Leads the investigation of accidents and incidents 
•    Maintains safety files and records; prepares reports for management as needed
•    Plans, staffs and supervises all assigned department activities through appropriate delegation to department personnel
•    Ensures company safety policies and safety procedures are communicated effectively 
•    Develops and continually improves the effectiveness of the department’s procedures
•    Evaluates the performance of the departmental staff
•    Provides advice and direction to department personnel toward their professional development
•    Works with the Director of Human Resources on all personnel-related actions
•    Performs additional assignments as directed by the President 

Essential skills and experience :
•    4 year occupational safety/health degree or equivalent combinations of training and related experience
•    At least 10 years construction safety experience
•    OSHA 30 and/or OSHA 500 certification
•    Thorough understanding and working knowledge of all federal, state and local safety regulations (including OSHA regulations and reporting requirements) 
•    Ability to recognize hazardous situations and implement corrective measures
•    Excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills
•    Ability to train and educate others
•    Good computer skills
•    Bilingual – English/Spanish
•    Self – motivated and able to work without close supervision
•    Experience managing multiple direct reports

Reporting to this position : Safety Coordinator(s)

 

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