Director of Safety
Nesco Resource · Oxnard, CA · 1 wk ago
On-siteOTHRFull-time
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, manage, and continuously improve the company's comprehensive safety program, policies, and procedures across all projects and operations.
- Serve as the primary safety leader and subject matter expert for the organization, providing guidance to project managers, superintendents, foremen, and field crews.
- Carry out regular site safety inspections and audits across active construction projects to identify hazards, assess risk, and drive corrective actions.
- Lead incident investigations including near misses, injuries, property damage, and environmental events, conducting root cause analysis and implementing preventive measures.
- Ensure full compliance with Cal/OSHA regulations, federal OSHA standards, and all applicable safety codes and regulations for underground utility and heavy civil construction.
- Develop and deliver safety training programs for all field personnel, supervisors, and management, including new hire onboarding, toolbox talks, and specialized training.
- Manage and maintain all safety documentation.
- Build and maintain relationships with Cal/OSHA, regulatory agencies, clients, and subcontractors on safety-related matters.
- Manage subcontractor safety compliance and prequalification requirements.
Required Qualifications
- 8+ years of construction safety experience with at least 3 years in a senior or leadership safety role.
- Experience with trenching and excavation safety, shoring systems, confined space entry, and underground utility hazards.
- Strong incident investigation skills including root cause analysis and corrective action development.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills with the ability to influence and engage field crews at all levels.
Benefits
- Dental Coverage
- Health & Prescription Plan
- Vision Plan
- Employee Assistance Program (company paid)
- Short Term Disability Plan (company paid)
- Long Term Disability Plan (company paid)
- Employee Assistance Program (company paid)
- 401(k) Plan with a company match
- Holiday Plan
- Paid Time Off