Safety Director

About the role

The Safety Director will serve as the liaison between Air Comfort/Applied Controls and their employees and clients. A core priority is addressing employees and customers' safety needs and concerns as quickly and effectively as possible to develop and maintain strong relationships and safety culture.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for all safety-related issues and concerns.
• Develop and implement comprehensive safety programs and policies.
• Conduct regular safety audits and risk assessments to ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and other relevant safety standards.
• Train employees on safety protocols and conduct safety training sessions.
• Oversee incident investigations and develop corrective action plans.
• Ensure proper recordkeeping and reporting of OSHA logs, training logs, and incident reports.
• Collaborate with clients to address their safety needs and concerns.
• Stay updated on industry-specific safety practices and regulatory changes.
• Update third-party online safety portals such as Avetta and ISN.

Requirements

• Educational Background: A bachelor's degree in occupational safety and health, environmental science, engineering, or a related field is often preferred. An advanced degree (such as a master's in safety management) is advantageous.
• Certifications: OSHA 30, Train The Trainer, Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Occupational Health and Safety Technologist (OHST), Safety Management Specialist (SMS), First Aid/CPR Certification.
• Experience: At least ten years of experience in safety roles, preferably in the construction sector. Field experience in various environments with an emphasis in the construction vertical market. Experience in conducting safety audits, risk assessments, and developing safety programs.
• Knowledge of Regulations: Knowledge of OSHA regulations and other relevant safety standards is crucial.
• Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively convey safety policies and training.
• Analytical Skills: The ability to analyze data and incidents to improve safety practices.
• Problem-Solving Skills: Capability to identify hazards and implement effective solutions.
• Leadership and Training Ability: Experience in leading safety teams and training employees on safety protocols.
• Industry-Specific Knowledge: Knowledge of safety practices specific to the construction industry will be highly beneficial.

Qualifications

• At least ten years of experience in safety roles, preferably in the construction sector.
• Field experience in various environments with an emphasis in the construction vertical market.
• Experience in conducting safety audits, risk assessments, and developing safety programs.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations and other relevant safety standards.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• The ability to analyze data and incidents to improve safety practices.
• The capability to identify hazards and implement effective solutions.
• Experience in leading safety teams and training employees on safety protocols.
• Knowledge of safety practices specific to the construction industry.

Skills

• OSHA regulations and safety standards.
• Training and development of safety protocols.
• Incident investigation and corrective action planning.
• Third-party online safety portal updates (Avetta and ISN).

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

$140k - $165k/yr

Schedule

Not specified.