Director of Safety

About the role

Founded and family‐owned since 1896, Rhoads Industries is a total solution provider of industrial fabrication, mechanical/maintenance and maritime services. In addition to our field service and project skilled labor, Rhoads has expansive shipyard facilities and over 300,000 square feet of heavy manufacturing space located in The Navy Yard in Philadelphia. Rhoads’ capabilities enable our customers to achieve superior results by deploying our diverse, highly skilled workforce and fabrication capabilities across commercial, government and maritime projects, all backed by state‐of‐the‐art resources and a 100+ year legacy of leadership. As a member of the Rhoads team, you’ll join a quickly growing team of energetic, skilled tradespeople and professionals who are committed to delivering exceptional products and services to our customers across every market we serve. We are building on our success across more than a century by continuing to grow an innovative company dedicated to building exciting careers.

Responsibilities

• Provide health and safety leadership and direction to Division, Department and Project Managers.
• Serve as the health and safety subject matter expert with clients, regulators, and Rhoads staff working on projects or designing proposal responses.
• Manage health and safety resources and related departmental budgets.
• Manage corporate health and safety staff.
• When necessary, plan, request, and assist in the hiring of new personnel.
• Serve as the primary contact on health and safety issues.
• Responsible for establishing and maintaining positive working relationships with Rhoads’ customers, Site Health and Safety Managers, and subcontractors.
• Create, manage, and review site specific safety plans (SSSP), Job Hazard Analysis, Activity Hazard Analysis.
• Appraise and implement new safety regulations as they relate to Rhoads’ operations.
• Ensure that project personnel are adequately trained in emergency response plan procedures.
• Work as the internal incident manager, ensuring that safety emergencies and injuries are properly managed.
• Oversee, manage, and ensure safety orientation for all new Rhoads personnel and visitors as applicable; Reviews safety training and recommend revisions, improvements, and updates; organizes and conduct safety training as necessary.
• Aid in the preparation of new work proposals as solicitations relate to corporate health and safety objectives.
• Review all contract documents related to ongoing or proposed work for safety related issues.
• Review subcontractor safety programs; ensure that subcontractor programs are compliant with corporate, OSHA, client or Coast Guard Safety regulations.
• Participate in meetings with field personnel, such as pre-award and pre-construction conferences.
• Conduct safety audits. Audits will include a brief summary report noting any deviations from the HASP and corrective actions that may be necessary to promote the health and safety of workers and the public.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local safety laws, regulations, codes, and rules.
• Chairperson of the Safety Committee.
• Identify opportunities to minimize workplace injuries, accidents, and health problems.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. CPA or CMA designation is preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of safety related experience. Marine and water-based operations and heavy construction/industrial/DOD background is preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of current company safety policies and applicable Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards across all standards; ability to differentiate between applicable standards (1910, 1915, 1926, EM 285-1-1, etc.).
• OSHA 30 certification within the last five (5) years.
• Current shipyard competent person training or willingness to obtain.
• Ability to establish positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• CPR/First Aid certification or willingness to obtain.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to conduct training.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Ability to work independently as well as to function effectively and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills; detail oriented and efficient.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and responsibilities in a rapidly growing organization; experience managing personnel.
• Ability to communicate requirements in an industrial environment, and to give effective direction by using written and/or verbal skills where appropriate.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in health and Safety, Safety Engineering, Environmental Health, or related field preferred.

Skills

• Knowledge of current company safety policies and applicable Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards across all standards; ability to differentiate between applicable standards (1910, 1915, 1926, EM 285-1-1, etc.).
• OSHA 30 certification within the last five (5) years.
• Current shipyard competent person training or willingness to obtain.
• CPR/First Aid certification or willingness to obtain.
• Microsoft Office Suite or related software proficiency.

Benefits

Competitive health insurance packages
401k matching
PTO

Pay

TBD

Schedule

TBD