Safety Director

Taking Charge

The Safety Director develops, executes, and ensures continuity of the company’s Safety Programs. These programs result in a safe, healthy, and accident-free work environment, improving culture, productivity, and profitability through safe and quality workmanship.

Proactively Reduce EMR/TRIR

• Manages and implements company’s Safety Strategic Plan
• Participates in all SCG Risk Control meetings, calls, and workshops
• Performs job site safety surveys before and during projects to identify potential hazardous or unsafe conditions
• Engages with Estimating, Project Management, and Field Operations leadership to create specific safety plans for projects and tasks to mitigate hazards and unsafe conditions
• Orders suspension of activities posing a threat to workers and other individuals

Continuous Improvement

• Develops annual safety training calendar
• Proactively assists HR and management to identify and develop craft training needs and programs
• Conducts internal training sessions for OSHA 10-hour, competent person, trenching and shoring as well as other topics related to company operations
• Participates in training and continuing education to maintain all necessary personal and company safety certifications
• Proactively engages with industry professionals to create a network of resources focused on best practices and continuous safety improvement
• Coordinates 3rd party training sessions as needed
• Tracks all safety training attendance, follow-up sessions needed, etc., and can report out regularly

Support Field Personnel and Create Company-Wide Safety Culture

• Leads and coordinates Durr’s Safety Committee
• Performs GL, equipment, auto and workers’ comp accident investigations
• Performs routine job site visits for quality assurance with regards to job safety to create open lines of communication with field employees and to proactively address issues
• Makes sure supervisor’s daily and weekly safety meetings are attended and managed
• Attends operations meetings to coordinate jobsite safety with project managers/supervisors
• Arranges for employee physical examinations, first aid, and other medical attention when required
• Manages and implements Emergency Plan for the company
• Coordinates and manages company’s Safety Awards Program
• Handles Claims Management
• Manages company’s captive insurance as it pertains to GL, Workers Compensation and Auto claims and assists in coordination with insurance groups/agencies
• Manages insurance claims and monitors the activity of the claims adjusters and legal team

Optimal Compliance for Entire Durr Team

• Remains up-to-date on most recent OSHA standards to ensure company’s adherence to OSHA Safety Guidelines
• Makes sure all OSHA related documents are filed
• Monitors filing of subcontractors safety standards and requirements
• Makes sure Tier II application with DEQ regarding storage of on-site chemicals/combustibles is filed
• Makes sure Spill Control Program for company’s adherence to guidelines is monitored

The DURR Way

• Be Proactive - Anticipate future needs and address today (not tomorrow)
• Be Accountable - Take ownership of your actions and honor your commitments made to other
• Speak the Truth - Always be honest and share your thoughts to improve yourself and the team
• Go the Extra Mile - Do what it takes to get the job done right and safe the first time
• Give Praise - Acknowledge and celebrate the achievements of teammates
• Be Part of One Team - Build strong win-win relationships with all teammates

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, both internally and externally
• Proficient in computer based solutions
• Knowledge of OSHA regulatory requirements
• Ability to be productive in office and field environments
• Able to set the example for job safety and enforce high safety standards
• Able to identify on job hazards to prevent potential incidents

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Five (5) years experience as a Safety, Risk Control or General Manager to a Construction, Industrial, Engineering and/or Construction Management Firm or related field preferred