Regional Safety and Fleet Specialist

Regional Safety & Fleet Specialist supporting our Southwest Region located in Texas.

Responsibilities

• Lead and implement corporate safety and fleet policies and procedures for the region.
• Partner and maintain continuous communication with the regional management team and Senior Vice President regarding safety strategy.
• Prepare safety and/or fleet reporting on a regular basis for regional leadership.
• Lead and manage processes to minimize risk and maximize awareness of safe systems, equipment, and behaviors throughout the region.
• Provide safety and fleet recommendations to regional management for approval.
• Stay up to date and ensure compliance with all Federal (including OSHA and DOT), State, and local safety regulations.
• Manage and deliver training programs to meet all government, company, and client requirements, including obtaining feedback for behavior-based safety processes.
• Enforce company safety rules and regulations by conducting site audits.
• Conduct periodic job site visits to ensure compliance and jobsite safety.
• Communicate emergency action or safety plans to safety contacts.
• Conduct post-accident investigations and documentation.
• Ensure OSHA recordkeeping log and summary are maintained and posted; provide statistics for the marketing group as needed.
• Organize safety meetings and communicate with safety contacts.
• Attend monthly client safety meetings as the Volkert representative when requested.
• Serve as the safety subject matter expert for regional safety committees.
• Inspire others to demonstrate a passion for safety.
• Work closely with and receive general direction from the Corporate Fleet Director.
• Oversee the fleet management program, including vehicle acquisition and disposal within the region.
• Plan, organize, and manage fleet safety activities with assigned drivers; assist with fleet safety, telematics, and other driver safety training requirements.
• Handle vehicle maintenance and repair, accident investigation notification, and reporting.
• Perform safety reviews/audits associated with regional projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 3-5 years’ experience with safety regulations such as OSHA and DOT.
• Technical knowledge in HS&E, Worker’s Compensation, and Loss Prevention/Security.
• Knowledge of incident investigations and root cause analysis.
• 1 year of experience managing people or safety projects.
• 50% travel or overnight travel required.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening (Volkert adheres to federal guidelines, which may include testing for substances such as marijuana).
• Valid driver’s license and a satisfactory motor vehicle report (MVR).

Preferred Qualifications

• Board of Certified Safety Professionals Certification.
• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety and Health.

Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• Medical, Dental, & Vision coverage.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer matching.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays.
• Employer-Paid Life/AD&D insurance.
• Employer-Paid short-term and long-term disability.
• Wellness incentives.
• Student Debt Retirement Match.
• Additional voluntary benefits.

About the Company

Volkert is an employee-owned, Top 100 design firm committed to providing clients with creative solutions for sustainability, including improvements to infrastructure, the environment, and natural resources. Founded in 1925, Volkert is celebrating a century of serving employees, clients, partners, and communities.