Corporate Director of Safety

Position Summary

The Corporate Director of Safety is responsible for leading the Norlee Group Safety Department and safety culture program. This role focuses on fostering a culture where safety is a core value, influencing behavior at all levels, and ensuring that safety is prioritized in every aspect of the business. The Director ensures focus on technical safety performance, the development of staff, and engagement of employees within the organization.

 Position Mandate

As the Corporate Director of Safey, you are responsible for promoting a culture of safety, overseeing safety programs, ensuring compliance with all state and federal regulations, and implementing best practices to minimize risks and accidents at our facilities and project sites. This role requires strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, as well as a thorough understanding of safety standards and regulations.

Key Accountabilities/Measurables

1)     Track and report key safety metrics

- Lost time injury frequency rate

- Health and Safety prevention costs

- Average resolution time

- Total recordable injury frequency rate

- Employee safety training

2)     Development and implementation of safety training programs aimed at improving overall EMR

3)     Reduction of overall EMR by 1-5 points over the next 24 months

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and implement program and policies for under-performing business units to improve all safety metrics.
• Support business units to ensure consistent development, implementation, and execution of safety strategies for all office and field locations.
• Perform corporate safety audits at each location, including field safety reviews.
• Develop strategies for reducing jobsite injuries.
• Develop accountability mechanisms for business units to ensure safety accountability at all levels in area of responsibility.
• Analyze safety metrics and trends to develop recommendations for solutions to improve results of key performance indicators.
• Provide guidance and technical support for management and safety teams to ensure compliance with any applicable regulations or laws.
• Serve as a secondary point of contact for field management for inquiries, questions or needs related to internal safety operations.
• Review business operations and safety trends and make recommendations to reduce costs and manage risks.
• Provide leadership and direction to the business unit leaders regarding workers' compensation investigations, reporting processes, regulatory compliance and follow-up corrective action and preventative measures.
• Conduct investigation of more serious work-related accidents or illnesses.
• Manage any external audit process by a regulatory agency governing matters of employee occupational health, safety and security.
• Coordinate communication with any outside regulatory agencies where needed.
• Identify, report and provide solutions to the business units regarding employee safety programs and regulatory compliance.
• Implement or recommend control measures for exposure to hazardous materials or conditions.
• Assist with development of educational and training materials for associates including "red flag" training when there is an immediate need resulting from an occurrence.
• Develop and implements a program and system to track and evaluate worker injuries for analyses.
• Maintain working knowledge of new developments in the industry and government regulations.
• May facilitate training for workers or train-the-trainers on issues related to health and safety.

Leadership and Strategy

• Leads the implementation of the Norlee Group's comprehensive safety culture strategy aligned with organizational goals.
• Provides strategic guidance to senior leadership on safety culture initiatives and their impact on overall business performance.

Safety Vision and Mission

• Carries out Norlee Groups safety vision and mission that resonates with employees at all levels of the organization.
• Communicates the importance of safety as a fundamental value and integral part of the organizational culture.

Training and Education

• Builds upon current safety training programs to educate employees at all levels on the importance of safety and their role in maintaining a safe workplace.
• Collaborates with safety and training staff to bring out the best combination of online and in-person safety training.

Continuous Improvement

• Establishes mechanisms for continuous improvement in safety culture, regularly reviewing and adapting strategies to address evolving needs.
• Liaises with the Safety Steering Team to strengthen best practices of safety culture initiatives.

Regulatory Compliance

• Excellent understanding of safety regulations and standards in the industry, ensuring that the organization complies with current and emerging legal requirements.
• Engages with trade associations to understand leading trends and best practices in our industry.

Metrics and Reporting

• Maintains and enhances leading indicator reporting efforts to measure the effectiveness of safety culture initiatives.
• Prepares regular reports on safety performance and culture metrics and presents findings to senior leadership.

Collaboration

• Develops positive relationships with key stakeholders throughout the organization.
• Provides clear direction and guidance ensuring department alignment with organizational goals and safety objectives.
• Collaborates with other departments, including HR and field operations, to integrate safety culture initiatives into broader organizational strategies.

Team Development and Performance Management

• Leads and inspires a team of safety professionals, fostering a collaborative safety team.
• Implements mentorship and coaching programs to facilitate the professional growth of safety professionals.

Health & Safety Responsibilities

An individual in this role is responsible for ensuring that all staff within the acquired company work within the established safety policies, procedures, and guidelines of the Norlee Group of Companies.

QUALIFICATIONS

To successfully perform and execute the requirements of this role, the individual must hold or exhibit the following qualifications:

Education and/or Experience

• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field is required.
• At least 20+ years of progressive safety experience developing, implementing, and managing safety programs in the industry is strongly preferred.
• At least 10+ years of experience working within the Electrical and Mechanical industry
• Certifications such as Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Occupational Health and Safety Technician (OHST) is strongly preferred.
• Must have OSHA 500, OSHA Lockout/Tagout Certification, Arc Flash Certification
• Demonstrated people management experience required.
• Knowledge of safety performance within the industry preferred.
• Engagement with trade associations to understand industry trends and best practices.
• Strong understanding of local, state, and federal safety regulations.
• Able to assess and mitigate risk associated with the Company's operations.
• Strong leadership skills with proven ability to guide and direct safety teams.
• Able to implement and manage safety programs across the organization.
• Analytical thinking to identify trends, analyze data related to safety incidents, and make informed decisions.
• Able to work collaboratively with other departments to integrate safety into all aspects of the business.
• Proven ability to identify safety issues, investigate incidents, and develop effective solutions.

Language Skills

An individual in this role must be able to translate complex financial concepts to individuals at all levels including both finance and non-finance professionals. Ability to document written reports, develop policies and procedures, and provide both verbal and written reports to management and subordinate staff. Candidates for this role must be bilingual and be fluent in Spanish.  

Software Skills

In-depth knowledge of the MS-Office Suite as well as relevant safety compliance tools.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to analyze, interpret, understand, and report on periodic business financial statements.

Physical Demands

Periodic air travel is required across the USA to attend to the regional branch locations. On an occasional basis, an individual in this position must be able to walk across uneven ground on a construction site.