Regional Safety Director (Texas)

About the Company

Haydon is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona and established in 1991 on a foundation of grit and long-lasting relationships. The company serves a wide scale of markets with its all-in-one construction solutions including: Building (Commercial), Heavy Civil, Preconstruction, Landscape and Building Information Modeling. Haydon’s unique full-service structure for all major scopes of work enables clients to receive detailed expertise during preconstruction, minimized schedule risk during construction and the best overall value on projects.

Haydon offers a full suite of premier modern construction solutions, including Earthscapes (a full-service landscaping division), Origin (a modeling and design subsidiary), Desert Infrastructure Services (a manhole rehabilitation services subsidiary), and Omni Electric (an electrical and communication infrastructure construction services company). Whether it’s the roads we drive on or the buildings we work, shop, learn, play and receive care in, Haydon is the one contractor that serves the entire spectrum of the construction industry – and it does so with heart.

About the Role

The Safety Director is directly responsible for managing the safety and risk associated with construction projects and company operations. The Safety Director will proactively plan, direct, and implement the Company’s environmental, health, and safety program to ensure a safe, healthy and accident-free work environment. The Safety Director sets the tone for corporate safety and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Develop, prepare, and implement Haydon’s environmental, health, and safety strategies and policies.
• Direct and supervise the general safety guidelines and procedures in the organization.
• Develop and carry out safety training programs for company employees based on their trade.
• Lead and direct department staff to successfully execute all safety initiatives.
• Utilize safety analytics for implementing initiatives to reduce the level of work-related accidents and/or occupational hazards.
• Ensure that Lessons Learned database is utilized in prevention of future incidents, safety managers maintain their logs, and provide education opportunities to operations teams at project kick-off, post incident, and as needed.
• Perform and oversee investigation of accidents, injuries and unsafe working conditions, including interfacing with workers compensation claims and communication with injured workers and return-to-work strategies.
• Cooperate in the preparation of material and evidence for organizational use in hearings, lawsuits, and insurance investigations. Provide recommendations for remedial action.
• Ensure that the entire workplace follows industry, state, and other company-related safety guidelines or rules.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local safety laws, regulations, codes, and rules.
• Ensure completion of required OSHA recordkeeping and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with corporate worker’s compensation program, including working with internal personnel and third-party administrators/legal counsel to effectively investigate and resolve claims in an expeditious and cost-effective manner.

Competencies

• Safety Ambassador – Serves as the utmost example of safety; always holding themselves to the highest standards of Haydon’s established safety culture; observes safety procedures; determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly.
• Strategic Thinking – Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals; understands organization's strengths & weaknesses; analyzes market and competition; identifies external threats and opportunities; adapts strategy to changing conditions.
• Business Acumen – Understands business implications of decisions; displays orientation to profitability; demonstrates knowledge of market and competition; aligns work with strategic goals.
• Communications – Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally; expresses ideas and thoughts in written form; exhibits good listening and comprehension; keeps others adequately informed; selects and uses appropriate communication methods.
• Job Knowledge – Competent in required job skills and knowledge; keeps abreast of current developments; requires minimal supervision; displays understanding of how job relates to others.
• Leadership – Exhibits confidence in self and others; inspires and motivates others to perform well; effectively influences actions and opinions of others; accepts feedback from others; gives appropriate recognition to others.
• Diversity – Demonstrates knowledge of EEO/AAP policy; shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; educates others on the value of diversity; promotes a harassment-free environment; builds a diverse workforce.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree; or six to ten years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Thorough understanding of OSHA regulations and safety programs.
• Thorough understanding of safety strategies and practices within construction.
• Thorough understanding of leading and developing a safety team.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to type, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk and sit. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, & Vision
• Critical Illness, Hospital, Accident coverage
• Short-Term / Long-Term Disability
• Infertility Treatment Coverage
• Work-life Balance
• Professional Development
• Teamwork / Camaraderie
• Retirement Planning

Candidates must have current and ongoing authorization to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.