Regional Safety Superintendent

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct regular job site inspections to identify and correct safety hazards.
• Conducts regular Job Behavior Observations (JBO’s) with major focus on:
  • The objectives of Safety Management
  • Evaluating General Foreperson knowledge of safety program
  • Identifying job site hazards
  • Evaluation of Crew Foreperson knowledge of their safety training responsibilities
  • Observing and reporting on proper work techniques in accordance with the Foreperson’s Manual and Region policy Manual
• Assist leadership and employees with hazard analysis and safety corrective actions.
• Lead accident, incident, and near-miss investigations, ensuring proper documentation and reporting.
• Oversee the implementation of safety training programs and ensure compliance with company policies and OSHA regulations.
• Collaborate with regional management to develop and execute safety initiatives that align with corporate goals.
• Provide technical expertise and support to field teams, ensuring adherence to best practices in workplace safety.
• Maintain accurate records of safety audits, training sessions, and incident reports.
• Participate in safety meetings and teleconferences to share insights and address concerns.
• Oversee the data collection, input and distribution of reports of statistical information gained from JBO reports
• Works with the regional office to monitor files for compliance with required documentation, as specified by corporate and region policy.
• Assists in the General Foreperson orientation process and mentoring program.
• Assists with the Incident Investigation process including:
  • Reviewing reports to ensure appropriate documentation is complete
  • Assuring the investigation identifies root causes
  • Aiding the Regional Manager with the assignment of recommendations to individuals, and that recommendations are completed within specified completion dates
  • Completing OSHA 300 logs as required
  • Assuring communications to Corporate Safety are completed
  • Conducts ride-a longs with General Forepersons to assure they understand:
  • Compliance with Federal, State and local EHS regulations
  • How to conduct a safety visit
  • How to conduct tailboards
  • Avoids General Forepersons from implementing:
  • First Aid/CPR training
  • Lift School
  • Home Study Programs
  • Spanish documentation (when required)
  • Maintains regional compliance with:
  • General Foreperson meeting requirements
  • Screening applicants for hire
  • Pre-employment drug testing
  • New employee orientation
  • Background checks
  • Safety Management Process
  • Makes sure claims and participates in claims management process
  • Communicates with Corporate Safety contact on initiatives, activities, questions, concerns, problem areas
  • Assists Manager in the establishment and implementation of regional safety goals
  • Advises Manager on health and safety related trends within the region
  • Keeps abreast of federal, state and local occupational health and safety regulations
  • Conducts and/or participates in audits of company sites for compliance with occupational health and safety programs
  • Provides safety coverage on emergency response work when requested by corporate and/or the Regional Manager
  • Participates in safety teleconference calls as scheduled
  • Participates in industrial safety conferences and benchmarks top performing organizations for program improvements
  • Supports the maintenance of EHS management information systems

  Minimum Qualifications

  • Ability to adapt to changing conditions, priorities, and requirements, as well as the need to rapidly learn new skills.
  • Capability to analyze safety data and implement strategic improvements.
  • Robust knowledge of OSHA regulations and workplace safety standards.
  • Ability to interpret health and safety regulations.
  • Ability to establish effective workgroups and foster strong team relationships with clients.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills with an ability to create, communicate and deliver reports and/or presentations.

  Education and Experience

  • Experience in safety management within the construction or utility industry.
  • Bachelor’s degree in safety engineering, Occupational Safety and Health, Industrial Hygiene, or other equivalent technical fields.
  • Equivalent experience will be considered.

  Pre-Screen

  • Upon offer, employees may be required to subject and pass a pre-employment drug screen, background, and/or MVR check.

  License & Certifications

  • A valid driver's license is required.

  Physical Requirements

  • RARE(less than 10%): Stooping, Kneeling, Squatting, Body Twisting, Crawling, Climbing On/Off a Truck, Climbing Poles, Gripping, Climbing Ladders, and Balancing.
  • OCCASIONAL(up to 33%): Standing, Sitting, Sense of Touch, Manual Dexterity, Seeing Distant, Lifting over 10 lbs. to 50 lbs., Seeing, Reaching, Range of Motion, Depth Perception, Color Vision, Lifting, Carrying, Pushing, Pulling, Climbing Stairs, Lifting up to 10 lbs., Lifting up to 50 lbs.
  • FREQUENT(up to 66%): Walking.
  • CONTINUOUS(up to 100%): Speaking Clearly, Reading, and Hearing - Speech Range.

  Safety

  • Due to the inherently dangerous nature of the industry and requirements to work with or around hazardous equipment, employees must have sufficient eyesight to judge distance/coordination of equipment and tools, be able to maintain attention and concentration for extended periods, be able to withstand exposure to all kinds of weather while completing work assignments, be able to wear personal protective equipment as necessary, be able to enter and exit a vehicle numerous times a day, have the endurance necessary to traverse various terrain, be capable of performing job duties throughout a standard 8- or 10-hour day, be able to communicate with others, read, write, and comprehend written/verbal job instructions and information, and communicate and handle conflict professionally.

  Benefits

  We offer a competitive range of benefits to support our employees’ health, well-being, and financial security. Medical, dental, and vision benefits are available to all eligible employees on the first day of employment. For more information on the benefits available for this role, please contact the recruiter or hiring manager.

  Notice to Agencies

  We only accept resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing services if a Service Agreement has been signed and we have requested recruitment/staffing services for the specific position. Any unsolicited resumes will become the property of the company, and no fees or compensation will be paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or staffing service.