Safety Director

2 months ago


Glenn Dale, Maryland, United States Total Civil Construction & Engineering, LLC Full time
Job Title: Safety Director

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Safety Director to join our team at Total Civil Construction & Engineering, LLC. As a key member of our organization, you will play a critical role in ensuring the well-being of our employees and the success of our operations.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop and Implement Safety Policies: Oversee and enforce company safety, health, and environmental policies and procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • Conduct Risk Assessments: Identify, eliminate, and control hazardous conditions that may lead to injury and/or property damage.
  • Lead the Safety Team: Supervise and direct Safety Specialists in the safety department to ensure effective implementation of safety policies and procedures.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Develop and Implement Regional Safety Policies: Create and implement regional safety, health, and environmental policies that comply with company policies and regulatory requirements.
  • Manage Safety Department: Manage and direct the safety department to adhere to company safety & loss control policies and procedures.
  • Provide Leadership and Direction: Provide leadership and direction to Business Units in implementing cultural changes in safety and promoting a safety-first culture.
  • Develop Safety Manual: Develop a comprehensive Safety Manual to ensure continuity and consistency of safety policies and procedures.
  • Design Safety Training Program: Design a Safety Training Certification program and conduct safety training specific to the work environment.
  • Hold Safety Department Accountable: Hold the safety department accountable for established goals and metrics.
  • Provide Regulatory Compliance: Provide consultation to ensure compliance with all State, Federal, and Local regulations.
  • Build Relationships: Build working relationships with regulatory agencies and promote Total Civil Construction through involvement in industry organizations.
  • Investigate Incidents: Oversee and lead investigations of serious losses and propose remedial actions.
  • Develop Safety Reports: Develop and utilize safety management reports, risk analysis reports, and incident trend data.
  • Report to Senior Management: Report to Senior Management on overall metrics vs. goals and make recommendations for improvement.
  • Manage Loss Prevention: Manage loss prevention support services and departmental budgets.
  • Negotiate Agreements: Negotiate business and subcontract agreements related to safety.
  • Make Employment Decisions: Responsible for employment decisions related to safety, including hiring, development, discipline, and separation decisions.
  • Develop Mentoring Program: Oversee development and implementation of an effective mentoring system for all safety new hires, interns, and staff members.
Qualifications:
  • Education: A four-year degree in Safety and Health or equivalent is preferred with at least ten (10) years of safety experience.
  • Expert Knowledge: Expert knowledge of safety/health/environmental principles and techniques.
  • Leadership Skills: Demonstrated ability to identify known potential exposures and lead implementation of corrective actions.
  • Computer Skills: Demonstrated computer skills and experience with Microsoft Office suite programs.
  • Communication Skills: Demonstrated management, leadership, and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate well both verbally and in writing and train others.