Assistant Safety Director
Comfort Systems USA · Kingsport, TN · 1 wk ago
ManagementFull-time
About the role
This role is crucial in maintaining and improving our occupational safety and health performance across multiple projects.
Responsibilities
- Assist in the development and implementation of comprehensive safety policies and procedures for all construction projects
- Conduct regular safety audits and risk assessments to identify areas for improvement
- Coordinate with the Corporate Safety Director to align site-specific safety plans with company-wide initiatives
- Oversee the investigation of accidents and incidents, ensuring accurate reporting and implementation of preventative measures
- Ensure compliance with OSHA 1926 and other applicable federal, state, and local safety regulations
- Collaborate with the Corporate Training Manager to develop and lead safety training programs for Site Safety Supervisors and other employees
- Travel extensively to visit client sites, providing updates on safety requirements
- Conduct regular site visits to maintain a consistent safety culture
Qualifications
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in construction safety, with at least 6 years in a leadership role
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Occupational Health and Safety Technologist (OHST) certification required
- Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and other safety standards applicable to heavy civil construction
- Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills
- Proficiency in safety management systems and data analysis
- Valid state driver's license and ability to travel frequently to multiple project sites
- Strong presentation and communication skills
- Proficient in the Microsoft Office 365
- Experience and comfortable with client interface, communication and presentation
- Experience and proven capabilities related to accident investigation, root cause analysis, etc.
- Experienced and proven track record regarding assessing site safety programs and developing effective and measurable plans of redress where applicable
Required Certifications
- OSHA 510 Certification
- OSHA 500/502 Certification preferred
- Competency Trainer certification for Fall Protection, Excavation, and Trenching
- First Aid/CPR certification
Requirements
- Arrive at work on time, as scheduled, consistently, reliably, & complete each shift
- Follow all safety rules and standards for the company and for the site
- Understand and follow instructions from the direct supervisor
Physical Profile Requirements
- Occasional lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling up to 20 pounds
- Some climbing and balancing
- Some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling
- Significant fine finger and motor dexterity, and manual dexterity necessary to operate a standard desktop computer keyboard
- Ability to transport necessary equipment and supplies and set up meetings
- Current driver's license and ability to travel to various locations
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- FSA-HSA
- STD/LTD
- Group Life/Voluntary Life
- 401k plan with Company match
- Accidental Death and Dismemberment
- Accident plan
- Critical Illness plan