Regional Safety Manager

About the role

VSC Fire & Security is a leading fire protection and life safety system contractor based in the Southeast. This position is available in Austin, Dallas, Houston, or Oklahoma City, Texas.

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.
• 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.
• Be 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. and ensure communication and understanding by field employees.
• Works with Claims Manger on all workers’ compensation and auto claims including investigations, reporting, compliance, follow-up care, and communication with third-party administrator.
• Participate in corporate weekly workers compensation meetings as required by Director of Safety.
• Ensure posting of OSHA Form 300A, assist with 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

Travel to offices and job sites on the local market, surrounding states, and other markets as needed up to 70% travel.