DescriptionPOSITION OVERVIEWThe Director, Safety is directly responsible for managing the safety and risk associated with construction projects and company operations.The Director, Safety will proactively plan, direct and implement the Company's safety program to ensure a safe, healthy and accident-free work environment. The Director, Safety supports the Safety Manager(s) in ensuring each construction projects is conducting operations in a safe manner for the protection of our employees, clients, subcontractors, and the general public. The Director, Safety ensures compliance with all applicable federal, state, county, and local safety regulations. The Director, Safety sets the tone for corporate safety and risk management, demonstrates strong leadership skills, works well in a team environment, has excellent communication skills and strives to enrich the Company Safety Culture.
MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES- Responsible for developing, implementing, leading, and managing health and safety policies and procedures within Acousti.
- Ensure compliance with all aspects of Site Specific Safety Plans.
- Responsible for facilitating early return to full duty work responsibilities for injured workers and to provide meaningful light duty transitional work opportunities for each branch location.
- Ensures Company and its job sites remain hazard and accident free by conducting periodic on-site safety inspections.
- Provide support to field staff in the event of an audit or inspection. Will also be required to be on-site at all of these meetings.
- Prepare study and analysis of work related accident causes and hazards to health for use by company personnel and outside agencies. Make recommendations to resolve any deficiencies.
- Access ways for reducing workers compensation claim costs.
- Research and manage ways to reduce the net premium paid by improving the experience modifier.
- Record and compile data, update logs, monitor equipment and schedule maintenance.
- Update and maintain the Acousti Disaster Plan. Train employees in proper procedures and conduct periodic emergency evacuation drills to ensure planning is effective in practice. Employees should know the placement of all fire extinguishers and first aid kits.
- Provide recommendations and assistance, along with the Safety Manager, to Project Managers and Superintendents, with respect to job site hazards, employee training, new/safe equipment operation and safe material or substance utilization.
- Ensure compliance with corporate worker's compensation program including working with internal personnel and third party administrators/legal counsel, to effectively investigate and resolve claims in an expeditious and cost effective manner.
- Perform and oversee investigation of accidents, injuries and unsafe working conditions to include interfacing with workers compensation claims and communication with injured workers and the return to work strategies. Cooperate in the preparation of material and evidence for organizational use in hearings, lawsuits and insurance investigations. Provide recommendations for remedial action.
- Remain current on federal, state, county and local safety regulations. Keep management advised of new or revised regulations and their projected impact.
- Plan and implement programs to train managers and employees in work site safety practices, safe equipment operating techniques and fire prevention for job sites and office.
- Facilitate employee training in first aid and CPR. Maintain training records in the employee files.
- Ensure new employees receive safety instructions prior to beginning work. Emphasize any specific site hazards and thoroughly explain all applicable precautions.
- Provide training and education to all levels of staff, as required, by Federal and State safety regulations.
- Support the Safety Manager regarding all Subcontractor job specific Safety Programs.
- Review new Subcontractor pre-qualification documentation to ensure they have an acceptable safety record and communicate with the Safety Manager and Project Manager(s) of their acceptance or rejection.
- Plan and implement risk management, safety policies and procedures in compliance with all federal, state, county and local rules and regulations, including MSDS requirements, for both field and office operations, to maximize a safe working environment.
- Act as corporate contact for any federal, state or municipal safety or risk management authority and/or personnel, including, but not limited to OSHA and/or DOSH.
- Manage and oversee motor vehicle fleet safety program and conduct driver background investigations to qualify authorized drivers.
- Manage and oversee the Acousti Driver policy and program.
- Manage and oversee the Acousti Accident & Injury Reporting policy and program.
- Manage hazardous materials control program. Work with 3 rd party services to review samples and test for hazardous materials prior to the start of demolition on all projects. Secure good faith reports prior to the start of work.
- Represent the organization in community or industry safety groups and programs.
- Maintain a work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner to ensure positive relationships with clients, subcontractors, co-workers and management.
- Frequently communicate with company executive team to keep them apprised of pertinent issues.
- Manage and plan the annual safety banquet and safety awards program.
- And other duties as assigned by your manager.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS- 5 - 10 years prior experience in a similar position
- Bachelor degree in related field desirable but not required.
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST) certification required or willingness to obtain certification.
- Must be able to travel to job sites and tour the jobs. This will require the ability to walk, stand, drive, fly to these job sites.
- OSHA 30 Hour certification required.
- Working knowledge of workers compensation regulations.
- Microsoft Office experience required (Specifically Excel, Outlook, Teams, and Word).
- Must be capable of Multi-tasking with time-sensitive projects.
- The ability to adjust and learn new programs, features, and project information quickly.
- Have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
