Black & Veatch

Director of Safety (Bird Electric)

Black & Veatch • $100K — $120K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years in a construction environment
  • 5+ years safety and health experience
  • Safety and health certification preferred
  • Bachelor's degree preferred
  • Pre-employment onboarding requirements must be met

Responsibilities

  • Manage division offices and project health and safety performance
  • Develop and implement safety programs to meet goals
  • Conduct employee safety training programs
  • Administer Drug and Alcohol Substance Abuse Program
  • Conduct safety inspections and program audits
  • Write detailed safety reports and investigate incidents
  • Mentor and develop other safety professionals

Benefits

  • Health insurance options
  • Retirement plan
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Paid time off
  • Employee assistance program
Full Job Description
Company : Bird Electric Enterprises

Req Id : 117238

Opportunity Type : Staff

Relocation eligible : No

Full time/Part time : Full-Time

Project Only Hire : No

Visa Sponsorship Available: No

Job Summary

This position will support Bird Electric and will be responsible responsible for the division development, customer relations, operational development, safety team development.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manages division offices and project safety and health performance .
  • Manages safety and health component of division's strategic plan.
  • Develops and implements safety and health programs that assist division to meet company and division safety and health goals and expectations .
  • Develops division and project specific safety and health and loss control programs and processes .
  • Develops and conducts employee safety and health training programs .
  • Implements, administers and maintains Drug and Alcohol Substance Abuse Program for a division .
  • Administers company Worker's Compensation programs and procedures .
  • Coordinates division Emergency Action Plan and Disaster Recovery Program .
  • Conducts division safety and health performance evaluations .
  • Conducts site safety and health inspections and safety and health program audits .
  • Conducts incident and injury/illness investigations . Writes detailed investigation and safety and health progress reports . Interfaces with clients and government officials . Interfaces with key division and corporate management .
  • May act as temporary project fill in for lower level safety and health professionals .
  • Provides supervision, training, development, and performance management of direct reports .
  • Serves as a mentor to other safety and health professionals .
  • Identifies and assesses improvement opportunities which will add value .
  • Champions continuous improvement efforts .
  • Assesses and supports the change management effects associated with the implementation of improvements .
  • Proactively supports, encourages and facilitates staff to engage in continuous improvement activities .


Management Responsibilities

Supervises work of others. Responsible for hiring, discipline, and pay administration of their subordinates.

Minimum Qualifications

  • 5+ years in a construction environment, 5+ years safety and health experience
  • All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.


Preferred Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent preferred
  • Safety and health certification, Bachelor's Degree preferred
  • Preferred Skills:
    • Knowledge of safety and health standards and practices . Knowledge of company substance abuse policies and procedures . Knowledge of construction contracting strategies and contract administration . Knowledge of worker's compensation policies and procedures . Knowledge of insurance program administration including owner-controlled and contractor-controlled insurance programs . Knowledge of project safety and health budgeting and cost control . Knowledge of environmental laws and company and client programs, procedures . Knowledge of security risk and control processes and procedures . Knowledge of company safety and health consultation capabilities and ability to perform as a consultant . Ability to effectively interface with client and government officials . Communication skills . Ability to effectively manage emergency situations . Word processing and spreadsheet computer software programs . Ability to write detailed reports . Human relations skills . Conflict management skills


Certifications

First Aid, CPR, Drug testing certified, computer, OSHA 500, Safety and Health Program Administration, OSHA 10 hour

Work Environment/Physical Demands

Physical Demands:
• Lift and carry heavy items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Stand, Kneel, Bend, Stoop, Move, and Walk long distances in and around confined, cluttered places, and uneven areas.
• See and hear naturally or with correction.
• Full range of motion and flexibility consistent with requirements of the job duties.
• Requires using hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls according to a set procedure.
• Requires repetitive movement.
• May require work above 5 feet in height.
• Climb and maintain balance on steel framework, stairs, ladders and scaffolds.
• Work up to a 12 hour shift doing hard physical labor in varying temperature extremes and other outside conditions.

Work Environment:
• Typical construction site environment:
• Requires working in cramped work spaces and getting into awkward positions.
• Requires working in very hot (above 90 F degrees) or very cold (below 32F degrees) temperatures and exposure to inclement weather such as dust, wind, snow, rain, etc.
• Requires working in extremely bright or low lighting conditions
• Includes exposure to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable.
• Work around hazardous equipment.
• Typical office environment.
• This position is considered a safety sensitive position.

Competencies

Collaborates
Communicates effectively
Courage
Directs work
Instills trust
Interpersonal savvy
Organizational savvy

Salary Plan

CNS: Construction Services

Job Grade

017

About Black & Veatch

Black & Veatch is a global engineering and construction company. The company was founded in 1915 and is headquartered in Overland Park, Kansas. Black & Veatch provides a range of services, including engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) services, consulting, and environmental services. The company serves a variety of industries, including power, water, telecommunications, and oil and gas. Black & Veatch has operations in more than 100 countries around the world.
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