Director Of Safety

The Director of Safety leads and advances the safety culture at Allegiance Crane & Equipment, a multi-state industrial crane company offering Manned & Operated and Bare Rent services.

This role ensures safety remains a top priority by overseeing the strategic development and ongoing improvement of safety programs in compliance with all regulations.

The Director manages a team of safety professionals to promote a best-in-class safety environment that protects employees, customers, and assets, positioning the company as an industry leader in crane and heavy-lifting safety.

Essential Responsibilities Develop, maintain, and review company-wide safety policies, procedures, and guidelines.

Lead strategic safety initiatives to strengthen safety culture across all operations.

Track and manage key safety performance indicators (e.g., TRIR, EMR) to assess program effectiveness.

Create systems of reports and dashboards to effectively communicate concise performance results for established Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).

Ensure all employees are trained in and adhere to safety policies, procedures, and proper use of PPE.

Provide leadership, coaching, and direction to field safety managers and coordinators.

Conduct jobsite safety assessments to identify and correct hazards; communicate findings and corrective actions to local leadership.

Partner with field teams and local management to promote a safety-first environment and represent the company in customer safety interactions.

Ensure comprehensive, accurate, and timely incident investigations by assisting and coaching area safety professionals and managers.

Work in direct coordination with the Director of Risk Management to ensure all incidents and claims are managed to minimize company risk exposure.

Lead thorough investigations of accidents and incidents to identify root causes and prevent recurrence.

Oversee the company’s drug testing program in accordance with internal, DOT, and customer requirements.

Develop and coordinate training programs that improve safety awareness and skills (e.g., forklift operation, fall protection, rigging, first aid).

Serve as a subject matter expert in the safe operation of field equipment and ensure proper practices are followed.

Establish and maintain emergency action plans across the organization.

Support the customer pre-qualification process by providing safety data and participating in contract reviews as needed.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of training, certification, and experience in safety, health, or operations management.

Background in crane & rigging, industrial, and / or construction industries required.

Certified Safety Professional (CSP) certification required.

In-depth knowledge of OSHA, DOT, and EPA regulations.

Must have knowledge of federal DOT standards and be responsible for ensuring compliance with Driver Qualification (DQ) Files.

Familiarity with DISA Workforce Compliance & Screening Solutions platform.

Familiarity with implementing a safe driver culture utilizing camera systems and coaching tools provided by platforms such as Tenna, Samsara, or Lytx DriveCam.

Software platform familiarity with the following is desired :

• Tenna, EHS Insight, Safety Skills.
• Familiarity with third-party safety platforms such as Avetta, ISNetworld, Alert, Veriforce, NCMS, Vero, etc.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in safety leadership, including injury management.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proactive problem-solving mindset.
• Ability to travel up to 25%.
• Experience managing safety in downstream petrochemical or related industrial environments is strongly preferred.
• Physical Requirements Regularly required to sit, stand, reach, bend, stoop, climb, and move about job sites and equipment.  Some heavy physical effort required.  Must be able to lift up to 25 lb.  Will regularly be exposed to noise, heat, dust, and fumes around facilities and job sites.  Extreme weather conditions are possible, at times.  Must be able to drive a vehicle for local travel.  Allegiance Crane & Equipment is an EEO Employer.   Powered by JazzHR