Assistant Safety Director
Holder Construction · Ashland, KY · 2 mo ago
ManagementFull-time
About the role
The Assistant Safety Director position is available on our project in Dallas, TX. This role is part of our Safety team and is responsible for leading safety planning and execution, coaching and mentoring team members, and managing high-risk activities.
Responsibilities
- Lead safety planning and execution in alignment with project leadership and operational goals
- Partner closely with project managers and superintendents to proactively integrate safety into project planning and execution
- Develop, coach, and mentor Safety Coordinators and Senior Safety Coordinators
- Ensure consistent implementation of Holder safety programs, processes, and expectations
- Lead planning, review, and execution of high-risk activities (e.g., crane & rigging, energy isolation/LOTO, critical lifts, work at height, etc.), with a focus on Serious Injury and Fatality (SIF) risk identification and mitigation
- Apply and reinforce Energy-Based Safety principles (HECA, energy wheel, energy control) in planning and field execution to proactively manage exposure to high-risk energy sources
- Review and provide guidance on critical JHAs, MOPs, lift plans, and energy control procedures to ensure effective hazard identification and control strategies
- Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation, with emphasis on identifying systemic gaps and preventing recurrence of high-consequence events
- Support preconstruction and work planning efforts to identify, assess, and mitigate risk prior to execution, particularly for high-risk and SIF-potential activities
- Build and maintain strong relationships with project teams, trade partners, and clients
- Support staffing, development, and performance of safety personnel
Qualifications
- OSHA 30 required; OSHA 500 preferred
- BCSP certification (ASP, CSP, or CHST required or in progress)
- Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
- Demonstrated experience supporting high-risk construction activities (crane & rigging, LOTO, etc.)
- Proven ability to lead safety efforts on large or complex construction projects