Director, Safety & Training

L.J. Gonzer•Broadway, NY

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Safety & Training professional to join a team providing oversight and development of comprehensive Occupational Health and Safety programs. If you have experience in construction safety and training and are ready to take on a meaningful challenge, we encourage you to apply and join a team committed to safety excellence. Contract (12 months) Work Hours: 7:30 am to 4:30 pm (includes unpaid lunch) Office 80% / Field 20% Technical 75% and 25% Administrative Description of Work: The Consultant shall: · Represent the Senior Director of Safety in day-to-day operations. · Evaluate Safety Training programs to ensure continuous implementation, effectiveness, and adherence to rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. · Manage technical and process-related programs and tools to address education and training needs. · Lead safety-related initiatives and programs to enhance the organization’s safety culture. · Prepare occupational health and safety performance data for safety training programs for safety leadership. · Maintain relationships with regulatory agencies and external stakeholders. · Develop, update, and deliver Occupational Health and Safety training programs to internal and external stakeholders. · Participate in high-risk work scopes, ensuring appropriate risk mitigation procedures are in place. · Perform periodic audits of construction sites to identify unsafe hazards or conditions. · Analyze and track effective measures to reduce hazards to an acceptable level. · Participate in Joint Health and Safety Committee meetings

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Construction Management, Education/Adult Learning, Public Administration, Organizational Development, or related discipline.
Minimum of Seven (7) + years of related safety experience in construction, with four (4) + years being in a training or supervisory role. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Must have proven knowledge and experience in training administration, curriculum design and development, assessing training methodologies, as well as classroom instruction and delivery of safety training modules and programs.
Deep understanding of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations, especially Code 29 of Federal Regulations 1926 Subpart C–Training and Education, and general construction safety principles.
In addition to OSHA, should have solid experience or understanding of Environmental Protection Administration (EPA) laws and policies; Public Employees Safety & Health (PESH) state laws and policies, and other related federal, state, and local regulations regarding asbestos, lead, noise and airborne hazards, as well as other safety-related issues.
Proficient computer skills (Microsoft Office suite, PeopleSoft, Oracle, Windows, etc.) Proficiency in Adobe Captivate preferred or ability to learn.
30 Hour OSHA certification (Construction Industry).
OSHA 500 Authorized Outreach Trainer certification.
The individual must pass a one-day NYC Transit Track Safety, or Metro-North Railroad and/or Long Island Railroad (LIRR) Roadway Worker Protection course prior to participating in any work for __ projects that occurs on or near the track or wayside.
Consultant shall be responsible for obtaining work safety boots that meet C&D specifications.
Consultant shall be required to use his/her own cell phone

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred.
Preferred First Aid/Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) – current within one (1) year of hire date.
Preferred background in Transportation / Engineering / Architecture / Construction / Safety Engineering/Safety Management or Construction Safety.
Preferred Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response Standard (HAZWOPER) certification.
Preferred experience in performing health and safety management systems.
Preferred knowledge of NY State Construction Codes and / or construction safety practices.
Preferred industry-recognized certifications in Program Support (i.e., Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) or Industrial Hygienist Technician (IHT).
Preferred indoor environmental or air quality consulting (e.g., Council-Certified Environmental Consultant (CIEC) or Council-Certified Indoor Air Quality Professional (CIAQP).
Preferred Asbestos and Lead Certifications
Preferred strong business administrative skills (i.e., presentations, report and letter writing, time management, etc.) Strong communication skills, including the ability to communicate clearly and concisely orally and in writing.
Preferred excellent team building, listening, problem-solving, and prioritization skills

Responsibilities

Represent the Senior Director of Safety in day-to-day operations.
Evaluate Safety Training programs to ensure continuous implementation, effectiveness, and adherence to rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Manage technical and process-related programs and tools to address education and training needs.
Lead safety-related initiatives and programs to enhance the organization’s safety culture.
Prepare occupational health and safety performance data for safety training programs for safety leadership.
Maintain relationships with regulatory agencies and external stakeholders.
Develop, update, and deliver Occupational Health and Safety training programs to internal and external stakeholders.
Participate in high-risk work scopes, ensuring appropriate risk mitigation procedures are in place.
Perform periodic audits of construction sites to identify unsafe hazards or conditions.
Analyze and track effective measures to reduce hazards to an acceptable level.
Participate in Joint Health and Safety Committee meetings