Director, Safety

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Job Description Summary:

Job Description:

Position Responsibilities and Duties:

• Able to perform all essential Senior Safety Manager duties and responsibilities. 
• Assist with developing and implementing safety business plans, large-scale initiatives, and strategies across the organization to create and promote a culture of safety.
• Lead hiring efforts for safety team and manage staff assignments and budgets.
• Utilize business plans to develop Safety workforce strategies and succession plans for the organization.
• Oversee team performance, conduct performance reviews, and manage development plans.
• Oversee and guide the development and implementation of Safety programs, policies, and procedures related to process and industrial safety.
• Assist with continuously improving company safety programs and practices.
• Work closely with leadership, project stakeholders, and clients regarding safety matters and issues.
• Monitor site-specific safety plans and implement subcontractor risk mitigation strategies.
• Ensures development of robust emergency response plans for potential chemical spills, fires, and explosions, often involving coordination with external emergency services.
• Conduct audits and site inspections of safety processes, practices, and equipment utilization to ensure compliance with internal standards and external regulations.
• Ensures management of risks associated with high-pressure piping, and understands flow performance, pressure drop, and control mechanisms specific to industrial processes.
• Partner with leaders to address areas for improvement and non-conformance to prevent future risks.
• Take lead and advise on claims/investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective plans.
• Educate teams to develop and implement effective corrective and preventative action plans.
• Ensure teams understand emergency response protocol and crisis management procedures.
• Manage safety recordkeeping to ensure documentation is available for claims and reporting.
• Maintain accreditations and stay updated with regulatory changes to ensure jobsites compliance. 
• Communicate and implement changes to company safety programs, procedures, and policies mandated by corporate or external regulations.
• Actively network, attend industry events, and engage with governing agencies and boards to stay updated with industry knowledge, trends, and changes.
• Track and analyze key metrics and safety data to report on Safety effectiveness.
• Participate in operations meetings to present on safety matters and stay updated on upcoming projects to provide adequate safety support.
• Oversee safety training and manage certifications tracking for the organization.
• Update safety documentation as necessary and maintain corporate content current.
• Oversee and structure safety meetings; communicate company changes or updates.
• Provide or perform environmental and health testing or sampling, as needed.
• Complete other responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Requirements or Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or certification in EHS, or related field. (Or equivalent combination of education and work experience)
• 10+ years of related industry safety experience, or equivalent combination of field and/or safety experience.
• Strong knowledge or expertise in safety management, risk assessment, and regulatory compliance across industrial, construction, mining, and/or facility settings.
• Demonstrated and thorough working knowledge of OSHA, MSHA and applicable regulations.
• Highly capable of evaluating construction activities and schedules with respect to safety and loss control.
• Able to read and understand plans and specifications.
• Highly capable of leveraging data to analyze safety trends with respect to incidents/accidents.
• Highly experienced with injury/accident claims and leading investigations.
• Able to conduct trainings needs assessment, develop training curriculum, and educate teams/employees on safety procedures to create a culture of Safety.
• Experience with managing and developing high performing teams.
• Strong computer skills include Microsoft Office programs, Autodesk ACC Build, and construction management software. CMIC experience a plus.
• Effective written and verbal English language communication skills; Bilingual (Spanish) a plus
• Strong organization skills to effectively support multiple project sites.
• Strong interpersonal skills, able to foster collaboration, and build strong working relationships with clients, external governing agencies, and stakeholders.

Certifications

• First-Aid/CPR/AED certified trainer required or ability to acquire.
• OSHA 500 (OSHA 10/30 Instructor) required
• CHST or OHST required. CSP preferred

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