Regional Safety Manager

About the role

VSC Fire & Security is a leading fire protection and life safety system contractor based in Austin, Dallas, Houston, or Oklahoma City, Texas. We are seeking a Regional Safety Manager to join our team.

Responsibilities

• Create and update division safety plans addressing incident count and 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 to determine success.
• Investigate cause of loss, establish corrective action plans, implement plans, and measure outcomes in partnership with divisional leadership.
• Create Divisional Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) based on data affecting safety outcomes (both frequency & severity), focusing on reducing job site injuries and strengthening safety culture.
• Conduct 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, responsible for investigation, negotiations with OSHA, and development and implementation of action plans with Division management input.
• Conduct training for division staff, including new hires, 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 Manager 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.
• Individual KPIs include: number of jobsite visits, number of training classes, regional and division incident frequency and severity measures, Procore and LMS system utilization.
• Ensure posting of OSHA Form 300A, assist with JHA development and updates for each division.

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.
• Ability to motivate employees.
• 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

• OSHA 510 or 511 certification (or more).
• Trainer status (OSHA 500) for OSHA 10 and 30.
• Traveling to offices and job sites.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish.
• Effective communication skills.
• Time management and self-motivation.
• Attention to detail.
• Professional development eagerness.
• Background check clearance.
• Valid driver's license.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Company vehicle for travel to various office locations.
• 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

Full-time position with flexible scheduling to accommodate travel requirements.

Contact

We look forward to hearing from you! If you are interested in building your career at VSC Fire & Security, please create a job alert or apply for this position.