Job Description
Job Description
Salary : $90k - $120k
Job Summary :
The Director of Safety will develop, coordinate, and implement occupational safety / health policies and procedures to promote and ensure effective safety operations in the organization. Routine travel to customer job sites and all NAMS facilities is required.
Benefits :
- Medical / Prescription
- Dental
- Vision
- HRA (Health Reimbursement Arrangement)
- 401(k) Plan (up to 8% match)
- Life Insurance (at no cost to you)
- Disability Insurance (at no cost to you)
- Uniforms
- Safety shoe & Rx safety glasses reimbursement
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off
- Discretionary Bonus(es)
- Referral Bonus(es)
- Tuition Assistance
Duties / Responsibilities :
Develops, implements and oversees the organizations safety and health programs including current new hire and annual training programs; recommends improvementsEnsures compliance with federal MSHA, OSHA, MOSH and DOT regulations; serves as the primary point of contact for agency inspectorsEnsures timely completion of required recordkeeping and reportingPromptly stops operations and activities when an imminent danger exists w / potential to harm people or equipmentParticipates in project planning to assess safety requirements and / or training gaps;Makes recommendations to improve safety throughout duration of project(s) or assignment(s)Fosters a positive safety culture throughout the organization, promoting employee engagement and responsibility for safetyEngages with workforce at customer job sites to foster an atmosphere of mutual trust and respectPartners with foreman, project managers and their teams to identify and resolve potential hazards and / or solves problems in the safest manner possibleInfluences others to adopt safe work practices; educates and transfers knowledge and best practices to employee at all levels including its subcontractorsEnsures timely completion of accident reporting and post-accident investigations, including near misses and property damages; identifies root causes and recommends corrective actionsImplements or instructs procedures for drug & alcohol testingAnalyzes trends to identify opportunities to minimize workplace injuries, accidents, and health problemsDevelops and tracks metrics related to occupational accidents and injuriesDevelops and conducts employee training such as tool talks, job hazard analysis, company policies; ensures safety training certs and forms are promptly forwarded to HRCollaborates with Management, HR and Operations regarding accident investigations, workers compensation claims and work statusMaintains accurate record keeping of all training conducted; ensures training gaps are identified and resoled promptlyConducts internal safety inspections and audits to identify and resolve hazards in the workplace; follow up to ensure timely resolutionConducts in-depth root cause analysis after each incident; recommends corrective actions including retraining to prevent re-occurrenceProvides after-hours support as needed including weekends and eveningsLeads the safety committee meetings; ensures team accountability for project completion including establishing project milestones and due datesParticipates in on-going technical safety training; keeps current on latest technology, tools, and trendsKeeps current on regulatory changes and updates; ensures required revisions to policies and procedures are completed and communicated; documents trainingCollaborates with purchasing department to ensure adequate levels of safety equipment and supplies; and ensures best pricing is obtainedManages direct and / or indirect reports including participating in recruitment, performance management, retention and / or disciplinary actionsPerforms other related duties as assignedRequired Skills / Abilities :
Strong knowledge of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) and Department of Transportation (DOT) regulationsExcellent written and verbal communication skillsPublic-speaking; ability to conduct effective trainingExcellent organizational skills and attention to detailStrong leadership and supervisory skillsStrong problem-solving skillsProficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related softwareFosters environment of teamwork, collaboration and trustValid drivers license with clean driving recordEducation and Experience :
Bachelors degree in relevant field preferred and / or equivalent work experienceCertified Safety Professional (CSP) preferred; or working toward obtainingAt least 5 years of occupational health and safety experience in an industrial environment requiredAt least 2 years supervisory experiencePhysical Requirements :
Frequently required to walk, sit, stand, balance, stoop, bend, push, pull, lift, reach, kneel, crouch, crawl and climb stairs / ladders and use of handsMust have vision, hearing, and ability to talkExposure to hot / cold temperaturesMust be able to lift up to 50 pounds at timesAbility to travel independently throughout multiple NAMS facilities including customer job sitesNorth American Millwright Services Inc is an equal opportunity employer