Job DescriptionPosition Title: Director, Safety
Position Reports To: EVP, Health, Safety, Environmental
Position SummaryThe Director of Safety is responsible for the oversight and development of personnel and plans to maintain a safe work environment over a regional area covering multiple lines of business within the construction and industrial construction industry.
Essential Functions- Participates in the development of safety/operational standards, procedures and policies and leads the implementation of these systems and programs to improve the region's ability to meet industry safety/compliance standards and promote Apache's commitment to the safety of our employees.
- Audits all work processes to look for potential safety hazards by physically inspecting work areas and job sites and oversee the development of site-specific safety plans for projects to confirm compliance and coach the team on how to solve any deficiencies.
- Provides strong and visible leadership to the employees, safety team on-site, front-line leaders, area managers, and region management in the design, implementation and performance monitoring of safety management systems and programs.
- Provides direction and supervision to a team of direct reports (area and regional safety managers) assigned to each area within the respective region. Collaborates with Human Resources and Operations to implement the company substance abuse policy.
- Works with internal/external customers to ensure safety of all employees and stakeholders across multiple projects simultaneously.
- Works with regional management to assist in the development and implementation of the region's strategy for reducing and preventing occupational injuries, vehicle incidents and liability claims.
- Develops tracking mechanisms/KPI to consistently present data points to regional management.
- Use this data to support corporate KPI development and tracking.
- Supports overall safety strategy for the business, assign tasks and follow through on execution.
- Other duties as assigned.
Education & Experience- Bachelor's degree or 7+ years of experience (in place of degree) preferred.
- Associates degree or 7+ years of experience preferred.
- 5-10 years of work experience within the petrochemical, industrial and energy sectors preferred
- Construction Health & Safety Technician (CHST or OHST), Associate Safety Professional (ASP), Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or other safety certifications a plus.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities- Advanced knowledge and proficiency of safe construction practices as well as customer specific expectations
- Advanced knowledge and proficiency to evaluate risks prior to project start - working with project team to
- Ability to interface effectively with all levels of internal and external stakeholders/personnel
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple concurrent assignments
- Detail oriented with good organizational skills
- Highly proficient in written and verbal
- Ability to work effectively and partner with various departments
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, work under time constraints and deadlines
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, collaboration and influencing skills
- Demonstrated ability to work with team members in a hands-on management capacity
Working Conditions/Physical Demands- Remaining in a stationary position, often standing, or sitting for prolonged periods.
- Light work that includes moving objects up to 40 pounds.
- Working in hazardous conditions within our customers facilities
- Required travel between offices and projects located within a specific region/division
