Corporate Director of Safety (Vandalia)

R. B. Jergens is an industry-leading large heavy-civil contractor near Dayton, Ohio that self-performs road construction, site development, mass excavation, concrete pavement, structures, and underground utilities. We are looking for Corporate Director of Safety.

The Safety Director is primarily responsible for managing the safety and risk associated with construction projects and company operations and promoting a culture of safety first. The Safety Director will proactively plan, direct and implement the Companys safety program to ensure a safe, healthy and accident-free work environment. The Safety Director supports Field Operations ensuring each construction project is conducting operations in a safe manner for the protection of our employees, clients, subcontractors, and the public. The Safety Director ensures compliance with all applicable federal, state, county and local safety related regulations. The Safety Director 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 Culture.

The Safety Director reports directly to the President / CEO and maintains proactive, frequent and open communication.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Site Specific Safety

• Assists field superintendents and foreman in ensuring compliance with all aspects of managing Site Specific Safety Plans
• Support project teams with performing job hazard / mitigation forms.
• Perform site visits to identify hazards, ensure compliance with safety standards, and recommend corrective actions to improve working conditions and prevent accidents.
• Develop a behavioral evaluation process.
• Responsible for facilitating early return to full duty work responsibilities for injured workers and providing meaningful light duty transitional work opportunities.

Audit

Prepare study and analysis of industrial accident causes and hazards to health for use by company personnel and outside agencies. Make recommendations to resolve any deficiencies.

Research and manage ways to improve Experience Modification Rate; Lost Time Incident Rate, Total Recordable Incident Rate; Days Away, Restricted or Transferred.

Record and compile data, update logs

Risk Management

Update and maintain company Disaster Plans. 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 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 workers 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.

Training

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, CPR, Competent Person, OSHA 10, OSHA 30, OSHA 510, MSHA, and HAZWOPER. Maintain training records in the employee files in addition to a training matrix.

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.

Compliance

Complete and update corporate forms for industrial compliance sites such as ISNetworld and Avetta.

Support projects regarding all Subcontractor job specific Safety Programs.

Review new Subcontractor pre-qualification documentation to ensure they have an acceptable safety record and communicate with Project Manager 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 compliance for a Drug Free Workplace and client specific substance abuse policies.

Support

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 President and Operations Managers to keep them apprised of pertinent issues.

Manage and plan safety receptions and safety awards program.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPECTATIONS

Personal Qualities

Honest, Genuine, Trustworthy

Leader

Forward Thinker ability to plan ahead

Good communicator and listener

Problem Solver

Respectful; Maintain Confidentiality

Desire to learn and use technology self improvement

Organized and Detail Oriented

Positive team attitude; Handle difficult and sensitive situations

Passionate

Strong Work Ethic and Loyal

Technical Knowledge

OSHA, DOSH, ANSI, NFPA, MSHA, HAZWOPER and EPA

Workers Compensation Regulations

AGC Retrospective Rating Program

Ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook

Education

Minimum 10 years of direct safety experience in the commercial construction industry with OSHA 1926

Bachelors degree in industrial hygiene, safety management, environmental science, occupational health.

OSHA 500 Trainer Course

Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST).

Job Type : Full-time

Benefits :

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Experience :

Construction industry : 5 years (Required)

Willingness to travel :

25% (Required)

Work Location : In person