Safety Director
Air Comfort · Bolingbrook, IL · 1 wk ago
On-siteManagement$140k–$165k/yrFull-time
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 matters.
- Develop and enforce safety policies and procedures.
- Conduct regular safety audits and risk assessments.
- Train employees on safety protocols and best practices.
- Manage incident reporting and follow-up actions.
- Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and other relevant safety standards.
- Update third-party online safety portals such as Avetta and ISN.
- Oversee OSHA logs, training logs, and incident reports.
Qualifications
- 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.
- 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: 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.
- OSHA Recordkeeping: OSHA Logs, Training Logs, Incident.
Pay
$140k - $165k/yr
Schedule
N/A
Benefits
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