Director of Safety

Summary

As a strategic partner the Director position provides technical safety and health support to the construction field divisions and subcontractors. This positon directs Environmental, Health, Safety & Security efforts for Stewart & Tate and all of its affiliated companies which include Stewart and Tate, Inc., Stewart & Tate Construction, Lewis Contractors, and Riley Welding & Fabricating.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Provides technical safety and health support and information to field operations and subcontractors.
• Prepares written safety and health programs and policies.
• Studies audit reports for non-compliance and leading indicators to develop preventative measures and focused safety audits conducive to proactive safety strategies
• Identifies company safety training needs and develops and coordinates safety training programs.
• Develops company safety and health goals.
• Manage workers compensation, general labiality, and auto claims. Interfaces with and maintains insurance industry relationships.
• Develop and cultivate relationships with clients.
• Manage online safety databases to ensure compliance.
• Conducts risk assessments and trains others in conducting risk assessments.
• Investigates all accidents and ensures corrective actions are implemented across the site.
• Maintain DOT compliance files
• Understands Federal and State occupational safety and health regulations and monitor regulatory changes as they occur.
• Serves as a mentor for Safety Specialists to drive development and growth of the EHS team.
• Experience in a leadership role and comfortable leading.
• Performs other related duties as required and assigned.

Competencies

• Bachelors or advanced degree, preferably in Occupational Safety or related technical discipline
• Minimum of 5-10 years of Safety experience in construction environments
• Displays strong problem solving, organizational, and analytical skills
• Strong knowledge of OSHA, DOT, MSHA, ANSI, etc. policies and regulations
• Previous experience with risk management and interfacing directly with insurance companies preferred
• Lead, supervise, manage, and develop individuals
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to create a results driven, team oriented environment
• Maintain confidentiality
• Make independent decisions
• Demonstrate excellent organizational skills
• Use PC and related software (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Handle multiple priorities and meet critical deadlines
• Deliver executive presentations to site leadership teams

Supervisory Responsibility

This person would manage the Health and Safety of 300+ employees and have 2 direct EHS reports.

Job Type: Full-time

Experience:

• Construction Safety: 3 years (Required)

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Preferred)

Work authorization:

• United States (Required)

Work Location:

• Multiple locations

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday