Safety Professional III

About the role

The Senior Safety Professional assists in developing, implementing, and auditing safety policies to ensure regulatory compliance. This role supports safety programs at job sites, assists other safety professionals, and fosters a strong safety culture by interacting with field employees, management, and customers, providing oversight and technical advice on safety and injury prevention.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate training in-person, virtually, or as an e-learning in collaboration with the Training Dept.
• Train field leaders on their responsibilities in safety protocols, programs, and hazard identification.
• Build and maintain strong internal relationships with field leadership and other team members to drive positive change and strengthen our safety culture.
• Prepare for and respond to natural disasters (building evacuation drills).
• Build and maintain strong external relationships with clients, subcontractors, and industry & regulatory organizations.
• Aid in injury management by tracking follow-ups and communicating as needed.
• Ensure proper documentation is acquired in a timely manner and ensure appropriate management of work-related injuries and proper care for injured employees.
• Aid in developing and communicating site-specific safety plans and review the plan meets all customer requirements.
• Field engagements to ensure the site is following the site-specific safety plan.
• Respond to a safety incident in support and consultation.
• Conduct incident investigations for gathering and storing all necessary documentation.
• Coach partners (e.g., field, shop, office) on safe practices and regulations.
• Manage internal and external safety inspections and audits, supporting job site hazard analysis, and ensuring that appropriate safety records are maintained.
• Review serious injuries and incidents, analyze corrective actions, and evaluate and recommend preventive measures.
• Identify hazards and recommend controls.
• Develop strategies to control exposure to hazardous environments and ensure that unsafe acts and conditions are corrected promptly.
• Aid in the proper selection of safety-related equipment such as signage, relevant personal protective clothing, and equipment.
• Provide technical expertise and advice on safety, safety management, and compliance.
• Liaise with organizations and relevant authorities to help, requested documentation, and follow-up protocols for audits and remedial actions.
• (e.g., OSHA)
• Aid with injury management by coordinating response, medical care, and return to work with the employee, supervisor, and Risk Management.
• Support and assist with calling for a pause in work and leading a meeting to discuss safety issues and mitigation.
• Conduct research and develop statistical analyses to support management decision-making.
• Create and maintain evacuation plans, conduct drills, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

Requirements

• Basic knowledge of safety/environmental principles and techniques
• Familiar with Federal, State, and local Environmental Health & Safety regulations
• Familiar with construction operations
• Ability to voice professional opinions and concerns in a tactful, authentic, and approachable manner to field leadership and stakeholders
• Ability to identify safety-related exposures and propose corrective actions
• Demonstrate elements of leadership, teamwork, and interpersonal skills to build professional relationships
• Demonstrate a commitment to continuous growth by seeking out new learning initiatives and championing knowledge-sharing across the organization and with our external stakeholders
• Professional verbal and written communication skills
• Able to manage and re-prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Education and Experience:
• A minimum of seven years of experience in construction, maintenance, safety, or operations is required.
• Preference will be given to candidates with experience in related industries, such as mechanical contracting or comparable commercial/industrial construction.
• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited degree program in Occupational Safety and Health, Engineering, or related field of study, OR equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver’s license meeting company requirements.
• CHST or CSP Certification required.

Skills

• Technical Curiosity/Willingness to Learn
• Insight
• Engagement
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Big Picture
• Problem-Solver
• Execution
• Professionalism

Benefits

N/A

Pay

TBD

Schedule

Non-exempt position. Workdays are scheduled from Monday through Friday. Typically, work hours begin and end between 7:00 am and 5:00 pm as scheduled with the position's supervisor. Work outside of regular hours may occasionally be necessary to meet business needs.

Physical Demands

• Ability to move or transport equipment up to 25 lbs. with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Specific vision abilities are often required, including close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, as well as the ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to stand, walk, and climb stairs or ladders for extended periods, often over various and uneven terrains.
• Use of hands and fingers for tasks such as tool use, equipment operation, and typing.
• Ability to inspect equipment in various positions/confined areas.
• Must be able to work in varying climate conditions, including heat and cold.
• Must be able to work safely at heights exceeding 20 feet and within permit-required confined spaces while wearing all necessary personal protective equipment (PPE) for extended periods.

About ACCO

ACCO Engineered Systems is one of the largest mechanical contractors in the country. Since 1934, owners and builders have selected ACCO to design, install, and maintain more than 250,000 mechanical projects. ACCO is dedicated to the design, fabrication, installation, maintenance and service of commercial and industrial HVAC, refrigeration, plumbing, process piping, and building automation systems. Whether your project is a low or high-rise office building, a shopping mall, hospital, semi-conductor fabrication facility or pharmaceutical manufacturing plant…ACCO can design, build, install, and maintain a mechanical system to meet your needs. Here at ACCO, we are a part of something bigger. Just ask our customers: California Academy of Sciences, L.A. Live, and San Francisco 49ers Stadium. While we have been around for 80+ years, we continue to grow at a dynamic pace. And we are looking for talented individuals to join our team. What's great about working at ACCO is that we're a big enough company to be the leader in HVAC mechanical contracting in California and the Southwest U.S., but as a 100% employee-owned ESOP, we're a private company with a family-oriented feel. Several of our employees have worked at ACCO for twenty-five, thirty, and even over forty years! Together, the employees of ACCO are comprised of intelligent, dedicated, and entrepreneurial team members who put customers first and enjoy what they do. ACCO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AA M/F/V/D. We proudly hire U.S. Military Veterans, and those qualified are encouraged to apply. Equal Employment Opportunity is The Law.|Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision ACCO will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment. Notice To Outside Recruiters Hiring managers are not authorized to review or accept recruiting agreements from any outside recruiting agencies. Outside recruiting agencies should not submit unsolicited resumes without signing the company's recruiting agreement.