Job Title: Safety Director

Job Description

An immediate opportunity has arisen for a Safety Director due to organizational growth. This role involves overseeing safety protocols and compliance across multiple construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Support multiple construction projects through design, build, and commissioning.
• Provide field safety oversight of work activities on construction sites and future state facilities.
• Ensure compliance with Local, State, and Federal health and safety regulations.
• Develop, implement, and maintain policies, plans, and procedures related to construction safety.
• Conduct and oversee contractor safety reviews and prerequisite processes for site access.
• Collaborate on equipment safety transfer of risk processes for current and upcoming projects.
• Facilitate strong communication between all organizations.
• Assist in creating and standardizing policies to minimize job-related hazards.
• Ensure adherence to contractor management EHS protocols and procedures for all affected contractors.
• Lead and document incident investigations to determine RCCA outcomes.
• Review hazard analysis programs and utilize JHA/PTP tools.
• Perform frequent job-site safety inspections, procedural audits, and take immediate action where necessary.

Essential Skills

• At least 5 years of experience managing a safety program.
• Experience managing safety programs for transmission or substation projects.
• CHST certification.
• CUSP Certification.
• OSHA 500 certification.
• OSHA 30 certification.
• Strong communication and writing skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in heavy civil projects is a strong asset.
• NFPA70 certification.

Work Environment

The position involves a split between office and field work, with approximately 60% of the time spent in the office and 40% in the field. The role covers areas in Phoenix, Houston, and Chicago, requiring travel to these offices at least once a month. The successful candidate can primarily sit out of any of these three offices. A company vehicle and fuel card will be provided. Collaboration with safety leads and managers in Houston and Chicago is expected, and the team includes 10-12 Safety Specialists.