Director of Safety

About the role

For over 100 years, Maguire has been an industry leader in the fabrication, construction, and maintenance of water storage tanks and elevated water towers. The Director of Safety will develop, coordinate, and implement occupational health policies and procedures to promote and ensure effective safety operations in the organization.

Responsibilities

• Safety: Collaborates with management to develop, prepare, and implement safety policies and procedures. Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local safety laws, regulations, codes, and rules. Ensures completion of required OSHA recordkeeping and reporting. Stops operations and activities that could harm employees or equipment. Identifies opportunities to minimize workplace injuries, accidents, and health problems. Conducts employee training on applicable safety standards. Reviews safety training and recommends revisions, improvements, and updates. Reviews accident and incident reports.
• Environmental: Conducts inspections to identify health and environmental risks. Drafts inspection reports to document inspection findings. Develops and implements inspection policies and procedures, and a schedule of routine inspections. Prepares and schedules training to cover emergency procedures, workplace safety, and other relevant topics. Ensures that material safety data sheets are maintained and readily accessible when needed. Maintains records of discharge of or employee exposure to hazardous waste and/or pollutants, as required.
• Worker’s Compensation: Reviews workers compensation claim forms. Evaluates injury reports to assess compensation and to determine the anticipated cost of each claim. Approves medical treatment, hospitalization, and surgery. Calculates permanent disability ratings. Coordinates payment of medical bills, disability compensation, and death benefits. Maintains records, files, and databases of claims; prepares summary reports of collected data. Provides client companies and employees with information and training regarding workers compensation benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Safety, Occupational Safety and Health, or related field required; Master’s degree desirable.
• Ten years of related experience preferred.
• Certifications preferred: EHS, OSHA, CESCO, ISO, Train the Trainer
• Extensive knowledge of current company safety policies and applicable Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards.
• Extensive knowledge of environmental regulations and policies.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient in technology and equipment used in environmental inspections.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, ISNetworld, and other EHS & Worker’s Comp software.
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of applicable workers compensation laws, procedures, and regulations.
• Extensive knowledge of medical and technical terminology used in workers compensation cases.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.