Director, Safety & Health (Central Territory)

About the role

Sunbelt Rentals strives to be the customer's first choice in the equipment rental industry. From pumps to scaffolding to general construction tools, we aim to be the only call needed to outfit a job site with the proper equipment. Not only do we offer a vast fleet that ranks among the best in the industry, we pair it all with a friendly and knowledgeable staff.

The Central Territory Safety, & Health Director is responsible for mitigating the organization’s exposure to risk by leading the safety function through loss analysis and loss prevention within their areas of responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Leads and directs department staff to successfully execute all Safety and Health initiatives.
• Ensures continual safety improvements and sets annual objectives and targets.
• Monitors Safety and Health audit schedules and results.
• Manage Early Career Professionals (ECPs) or recent college grads within the Territory.
• Assist RSMs and Branch Managers to ensure incident investigations are completed within a timely manner according to Sunbelt Rentals Polices.
• Assist in developing and tracking the appropriate corrective actions.
• Analysis of all incidents to identify frequency and severity trends and develop the appropriate loss control treatment.
• Assist the EVP of Safety and Health in Policy and Procedure review/revisions.
• Assist SVP in adoption of Engage for Life Principles across the Territory.
• Interface with Sunbelt University, RSMs as it relates to safety training.
• Establish a Territory S&H Committee.
• Hold monthly Safety Coordinator call with Territory coordinators.
• Provide weekly report to Territory SVP, SR VPs, RVPs, and DMs summarizing weekly activity.
• Ensure that Supervisor Training is being conducted in a timely and efficient manner within the Territory.
• Ensures that a consistent Near Miss Reporting Program is used in the territory and branches are provided feedback on a weekly basis regarding the quality and severity of reported near misses.
• Ensures appropriate pre-task planning program in used in the territory.
• Job Safety Analysis and Take 10 for Safety Cards are being used prior to tasks taking place and employees are trained on their use.
• Assist RSMs in developing their training and audit schedule of the territory based on leading and lagging metrics of the group.
• Assist Territory leadership in addressing tolerance and identifying gaps/strengths within the territory.

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree or equivalent work experience plus 10+ years of safety experience.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of Safety regulations and compliance.
• ASP, CSP or CIH required.

Physical Demands

Must be able to bend, squat, crouch and/or reach and lift up to 25 pounds or more, as required by the job. Some Sunbelt jobs may require driving for long periods of time, loading and unloading heavy equipment, performing work in extreme weather conditions including rain, wind or excessive temperatures and/or night and weekend work.

Benefits

Sunbelt also provides a comprehensive benefits package to its full-time employees. This package includes:

• Health, Dental and Vision plans.
• 401(k) Match.
• Volunteer time off.
• Short-term and long-term disability.
• Accident, Life and Travel insurance, as well as flexible spending.
• Tuition Reimbursement Options.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Length of Service Awards.

You will become eligible for benefits on the first of the month following 30 days from your start date.

Pay

Base Pay Range: $146,880.00 - 201,960.00. Starting rate of pay may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, position offered, location, education, training, and/or experience.

Schedule

Flex Time for Leaders: At Sunbelt Rentals our leaders including District Managers and above enjoy the freedom of Flex Time. It is not about tracking hours, it is about delivering great work and having the flexibility to recharge when you need it. Flex Time can be used for vacation, personal needs, or time covered by paid sick or safe leave laws.