Safety Director

6 days ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States Ryan Companies US Full time
About the Role

Ryan Companies US is seeking a highly experienced Safety Director to join our team in a mission critical sector. As a key member of our organization, you will be responsible for implementing and maintaining a comprehensive safety program that ensures the well-being of our employees and the success of our projects.

Key Responsibilities
  • Interface closely with Field Coordinators, project Field Managers, and employees to implement the corporate safety program.
  • Serve as a technical advisor to Corporate Management and Field Supervision.
  • Contribute to the corporate safety and health program management, design, and continual improvement.
  • Monitor construction activities and advise management on compliance with applicable regulatory rules, regulations, and laws.
  • Assist with the company safety training curriculum, including development of training courses and teaching of training sessions.
  • Oversee and ensure the overall compliance of the Lockout/Tagout Program and National Electrical Code: NFPA 70E requirements.
  • Program and establish acceptance criteria for authorizing Method of Procedure (MOP) involving LOTO procedures.
  • Implement learnings, provide consistency, and drive rigor into the LOTO program.
  • Utilize local code and standards as the foundation for the energy isolation program implemented throughout the campus.
  • In coordination with Engineering, Commissioning, and Subcontractor Team Members, establish a centralized Lockout Tag Out (LOTO) procedure with all campus entities.
  • Commence energy isolation activities with updates on a continuous basis.
  • Identify and communicate to Ryan Field and Project Management team where LOTO activities may potentially impact data center core operations.
  • Act in coordination with Engineering, Commissioning, and Subcontractor teams as a subject matter expert in all LOTO incident investigations.
  • Participate in high-risk activity (HRA) planning meetings associated with LOTO and NFPA 70E.
  • Ensure high-risk statements of work (SOWs), standard operating procedures (SOPs), and method of procedures (MOPs) are reviewed, and all sources of energy are identified.
  • Ensure subcontractor's competent person has validated that personnel performing work have the qualifications, training, tools, equipment, and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required for their scope of work.
  • Generate monthly reports highlighting activities and general status of energized equipment and energy isolation program.
  • Understand electrical theory and practical application via maintenance & operation experience with critical electrical equipment.
  • Experience with and ensuring compliance to National Electrical Code: NFPA 70E.
  • Experience in a critical environment setting and with industry standards as well as practices.
  • Experience presenting complex technical solutions and concepts to engineers and non-engineers.
  • Ability to interpret one-line drawings and system redundancies to ensure design of LOTO systems is 100% effective and in compliance with OSHA and clients standards.
  • Experience with the Control of Hazardous Energy in complex mission critical infrastructures.
  • Experience with the operation and maintenance of building Mechanical/Electrical/Plumbing (MEP) systems.
  • Knowledge of construction techniques, terminology, and documentation.
  • Practical experience with building management systems and automation, controls, as well as frameworks.
  • Directs and assists in the investigation of serious accidents, major property damage, and incidents with the public.
  • Assist in the collection and review of accident and near miss root cause analysis investigations.
  • Assist with all company claims management functions.
  • Maintain statistical data for accidents.
  • Collect, develop, and disseminate materials and information used in program development.
  • Assist with compiling and distributing statistical reports on safety performance.
  • Assist with the development of appropriate databases to perform data analytics in support of operational improvement.
  • Participate in Corporate Safety Committee.
  • Conducts safety and health program evaluations of construction activities.
  • Develops and provides training and other technical support services on safety-related topics for industrial projects.
  • Assist with implementation of company drug and alcohol testing programs.
  • Administers and coordinates medical treatment facilities for injured workers.
  • Provides interface with OSHA.
Requirements
  • Ability to work independently and productively with others.
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, or Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Safety and/or 7 years field-related experience with a focus on NFPA 70E compliance.
  • Individual must possess a good working understanding of OSHA related to the construction industry.
  • Individual must have a minimum of 5-7 years of safety management experience within the construction industry.
  • Good working knowledge of workers' compensation and claims management.
  • Good working knowledge of 3rd party contractor management databases such as ISN & Avetta.
  • Good oral communication - effectively relates to individuals or group situations.
  • Good written skills - able to express ideas and clearly communicate ideas.
  • Demonstrates leadership - effective in leading group or individual toward completion of tasks.
  • Initiative - must be a self-starter and complete tasks with little supervision.
  • OSHA 500 Authorized Construction Trainer.
  • First Aid - CPR Certification.
  • Weekly travel required.
  • You will really stand out if you have:
  • Bilingual Spanish and English.
  • CSP, GSP, CIH, ASP, CHST Certifications Designation a plus.
Benefits
  • Competitive Salary
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
  • Retirement and Savings Benefits
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Life Insurance
  • Educational Assistance
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Parenting Benefits
  • Long-term Disability
  • Ryan Foundation - charitable matching funds
  • Paid Time for Volunteer Events


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