Director of Health & Safety

Texas Chiller Systems

$100K — $120K *
Healthcare
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of health and safety experience in construction/industrial services
  • 3+ years in a leadership role within safety programs or teams
  • Bachelor's degree in safety, health, or construction management, or equivalent experience
  • Knowledge of OSHA standards and safety recordkeeping
  • Strong credibility in the field with coaching capabilities
  • Practical judgment for addressing unsafe conditions
  • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
  • Valid driver's license and ability to travel across Texas
  • Relevant safety credentials like CSP or CHST preferred

Responsibilities

  • Lead the overall health and safety strategy for the company
  • Ensure compliance with OSHA and other safety requirements
  • Conduct jobsite visits for coaching and inspections
  • Collaborate with operations on safety planning and assessments
  • Manage safety training and orientation for employees
  • Investigate incidents and follow up on corrective actions
  • Maintain OSHA records and coordinate with HR on safety matters
  • Enhance fleet and driver safety programs
  • Analyze safety trends and communicate findings
  • Develop the safety team while promoting accountability

Benefits

  • Regular travel opportunities throughout Texas
  • Full-time exempt position with diverse work environments
  • Opportunity to lead and shape safety initiatives at a corporate level
  • Professional development opportunities in health and safety
  • Engagement with high-risk projects and field operations
Full Job Description
What You'll Do
  • Lead TCS's companywide health and safety strategy and programs
  • Maintain programs aligned with OSHA 1910, OSHA 1926, customer, and insurer requirements
  • Build a visible field presence through jobsite visits, inspections, observations, and coaching
  • Partner with operations on safety plans, job hazard analyses, pre-task planning, and high-risk work
  • Oversee safety orientation, recurring training, supervisor education, and required credentials
  • Lead incident and near-miss investigations, root-cause analysis, and corrective-action follow-up
  • Maintain OSHA records and coordinate workers' compensation and return-to-work matters with HR
  • Strengthen fleet and driver safety programs, including speeding, seat-belt use, distracted driving, and telematics
  • Track safety trends, communicate results, and help leaders take meaningful action
  • Lead and develop the safety team while promoting accountability and good-faith reporting
What We're Looking For
  • 7+ years of progressive health and safety experience in commercial construction, mechanical contracting, industrial services, or a similar field-based environment
  • 3+ years of experience leading a safety program, function, or team
  • Bachelor's degree in occupational safety, environmental health, construction management, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Working knowledge of OSHA 1910 and 1926, recordkeeping, incident investigations, and corrective-action management
  • Strong field credibility with the ability to coach employees and hold leaders accountable
  • Practical judgment and confidence addressing unsafe conditions and exercising stop-work authority when necessary
  • Strong communication, presentation, training, and relationship-building skills
  • Valid driver's license and ability to travel regularly throughout Texas
  • CSP, CHST, ASP, OSHA Authorized Trainer, or another relevant safety credential preferred

This is a full-time, exempt position that divides time between offices, customer locations, and active jobsites and requires regular travel throughout Texas.

Disclaimer: The above statements describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, or required skills. Team members may occasionally perform duties outside their normal responsibilities as business needs require.

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