Safety Team Lead

Assists in developing, implementing, and auditing safety policies to ensure regulatory compliance. Supports safety programs across locations, advises field employees, management, and customers on safety and injury prevention, and promotes a strong safety culture. Collaborates with safety leadership in team oversight, including workload delegation, schedule management, mentoring, and quality control of staff work. Leads safety projects and resource management planning with field and project partners.

Responsibilities

• Participate with safety leadership in workload delegation and schedule management to maintain required coverage.
• Mentor and train safety staff within the team.
• Review and quality control of team members' work.
• Lead safety project and resource management planning in collaboration with field and project management partners.
• Facilitate training in-person, virtually, or as e-learning in collaboration with the Training Department.
• 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 safety culture.
• Prepare for and respond to natural disasters, including building evacuation drills.
• Build and maintain strong external relationships with clients, subcontractors, and industry & regulatory organizations.
• Assist in injury management by tracking follow-ups and communicating as needed.
• Ensure proper documentation is acquired in a timely manner and manage work-related injuries and care for injured employees.
• Develop and communicate site-specific safety plans and review them to meet all customer requirements.
• Conduct field engagements to ensure compliance with site-specific safety plans.
• Respond to safety incidents in a support and consultative capacity.
• Conduct incident investigations and gather necessary documentation.
• Coach partners (e.g., field, shop, office) on safe practices and regulations.
• Manage internal and external safety inspections and audits, support job site hazard analysis, and maintain appropriate safety records.
• 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 unsafe acts and conditions are corrected promptly.
• Assist with the proper selection of safety-related equipment, such as signage and personal protective clothing.
• Provide technical expertise and advice on safety, safety management, and compliance.
• Liaise with organizations and relevant authorities to provide assistance, documentation, and follow-up protocols for audits and remedial actions (e.g., OSHA).
• Coordinate injury response, medical care, and return-to-work processes with employees, supervisors, and Risk Management.
• Support and assist with calling for a pause in work and leading meetings to discuss safety issues and mitigation.
• Create and maintain evacuation plans, conduct drills, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
• Conduct research and develop statistical analyses to support management decision-making.
• Other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements

• Basic knowledge of safety/environmental principles and techniques.
• Familiarity with Federal, State, and local Environmental Health & Safety regulations.
• Familiarity with construction operations.
• Ability to voice professional opinions and concerns tactfully to field leadership and stakeholders.
• Ability to identify safety-related exposures and propose corrective actions.
• Demonstrated leadership, teamwork, and interpersonal skills to build professional relationships.
• Commitment to continuous growth by seeking new learning initiatives and championing knowledge-sharing.
• Professional verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to take direction and follow through with commitments.
• Exceptional organizational skills with close attention to detail.
• Analytical thinking, good judgment, and problem-solving skills.
• Able to work in a non-structured environment and flexible to reprioritize responsibilities with management direction.
• Proficient in computer and data entry skills, Microsoft Office, Google, and Apple suite of applications, and collaboration tools.
• Ability to manage and reprioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 8 years of experience in construction, maintenance, safety, or operations is required.
• Preference given to candidates with experience in related industries, such as mechanical contracting or comparable commercial/industrial construction.
• Minimum of 2 years of leadership experience with the ability to delegate and direct the work of others.
• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited program in Occupational Safety and Health, Engineering, or related field of study, OR equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Valid driver’s license meeting company requirements.
• CHST or CSP Certification required.

Skills

• Proactivity/Initiative: Recognizes what needs to be done and accomplishes it with minimal supervision.
• Perseverance: Shows determination to achieve difficult goals despite challenges.
• Motivation/Dedication: Commits to excellence in pursuing collective goals, takes responsibility, and shows humility.
• Technical Curiosity/Willingness to Learn: Seeks new experiences, knowledge, and feedback; open to learning and change.
• Insight: Ability to gather and make sense of information suggesting new possibilities.
• Engagement: Uses emotion and logic to communicate a persuasive vision and connect with people.
• People Skills: Approachable, gains trust and respect, understands strengths and weaknesses, and seeks other perspectives.
• Communication: Fosters open, honest, candid, and respectful communication.
• Teamwork: Works effectively toward common goals by supporting, encouraging, and sharing information.
• Big Picture: Understands and contributes to organizational strategy and has a personal vision for career success.
• Problem-Solver: Identifies, analyzes, and solves problems to support objectives.
• Execution: Translates vision into action, removes barriers, and demonstrates effective time management and prioritization.
• Professionalism: Respectfully challenges the status quo, accepts feedback, and takes responsibility for actions.

Schedule

This is a non-exempt position from Monday through Friday. Work hours begin and end between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm with a one-hour break for lunch and two rest breaks. Eight hours per day is required, with occasional overtime as needed.

Physical Demands

• Ability to move or transport equipment up to 25 lbs. with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Specific vision abilities 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 Us

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 over 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. Projects include low or high-rise office buildings, shopping malls, hospitals, semiconductor fabrication facilities, and pharmaceutical manufacturing plants.

ACCO is a 100% employee-owned ESOP with a family-oriented feel, despite being a leader in HVAC mechanical contracting in California and the Southwest U.S. Many employees have worked at ACCO for twenty-five, thirty, or even over forty years. The company values intelligent, dedicated, and entrepreneurial team members who prioritize customers and enjoy their work.