Regional Safety Manager

About the role

VSC Fire & Security is a leading fire protection and life safety system contractor based in the Southeast. We are seeking an experienced Regional Safety Manager to join our dynamic team.

Responsibilities

• Create and update division safety plans addressing incident count, cause of loss, OSHA activity, division hiring needs, and employee experience level, and changing project requirements.
• Conduct visits to each division and meet with leadership to assess safety needs, review loss history, and provide training.
• Conduct safety audits with office safety advocate to verify advocates' audit abilities and act as a resource to develop advocate's ability to positively affect safety.
• Develop robust action plans for improvement opportunities following safety audits and ensure their implementation and measurement of success.
• Partner with divisional leadership to investigate cause of loss, establish corrective action plans, implement plans, and measure outcomes.
• Create Divisional Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) based on data affecting safety outcomes (both frequency & severity).
• Focus on reducing job site injuries and strengthening safety culture by conducting timely discussions with Regional and Division managers reviewing results of job site incidents, safety audits, and training needs.
• Act as VSC spokesperson for OSHA Citations, conducting investigations, negotiations with OSHA, and developing and implementing action plans with Division management input.
• Train division staff, including new hires, on topics such as Mobile Elevated Work Platforms, Heavy Equipment, Confined Space, LOTO, OSHA 10, OSHA 30, and other safety subjects as needed or required.
• Distribute Safety Alerts to divisions on needs identified via analysis of incidents, safety audit improvement opportunities, etc., ensuring communication and understanding by field employees.
• Work with Claims Manger on all workers' compensation and auto claims, including investigations, reporting, compliance, follow-up care, and communication with third-party administrators.
• Participate in corporate weekly workers' compensation meetings as required by Director of Safety.
• Ensure posting of OSHA Form 300A, assist with Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) development and updates.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience in the construction safety field.
• OSHA 510 or 511 certified (or more) required.
• Trainer status (OSHA 500) for OSHA 10 and 30 a plus.
• Ability to travel to offices and job sites on the local market, surrounding states, and other markets up to 70% travel.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, bilingual in English/Spanish preferred.
• Ability to manage time and work with minimal supervision.
• Exceptional attention to detail and communication skills.
• Eagerness for professional development and growth.
• Ability to pass various background checks.
• Reliable transportation, valid State Driver's License with acceptable driving record for potential use of company vehicle.

Qualifications

• Relevant educational and licensure reimbursement for qualified candidates.

Skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred.
• Ability to manage time and work with minimal supervision.
• Exceptional attention to detail and communication skills.
• Eagerness for professional development and growth.
• Ability to pass various background checks.
• Reliable transportation, valid State Driver's License with acceptable driving record for potential use of company vehicle.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Company vehicle for travel to various office locations.
• Options for Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance for you and your family.
• A 401K plan with a company match.
• PTO and Paid Holidays.
• Opportunities for training and advancement.
• Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Life Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Referral Bonuses.

Pay

Competitive salary.

Schedule

Can be based in Austin, Dallas, Houston, or Oklahoma City, Texas.