EHS Director

Carver Companies•Albany, NY

33d•Onsite

About The Position

For over 30 years, Carver Companies has been a leading provider of construction materials, marine transportation, and infrastructure services across the East Coast. With operations in New York, South Carolina, and Canada, our fundamental belief is to provide unparalleled service while maintaining our values of honesty and integrity both on land and sea. Safety Strategy & Leadership: Develop and implement the company's safety strategy to ensure a safe working environment. Lead the safety team, consisting of divisional safety managers, providing direction, support, and mentorship to ensure high performance. Lead the safety committee, creating a partnership between operations and safety to improve safety culture company wide. Be an agent of change and establish a strong safety culture across all sites with a focus on prevention including awareness, training, ownership and early hazard identification and elimination. Collaborate with the ELT & management to integrate safety into the company's overall business strategy. Policy Development and Compliance: Develop, update, and enforce safety policies and procedures in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, including OSHA, MSHA, US Coast Guard, and other agencies that are location or project specific. Ensure all safety practices adhere to industry standards and best practices. Conduct regular reviews and audits with the divisional safety managers to ensure compliance with safety regulations and policies. Risk Assessment and Management: Develop and implement risk management strategies to prevent accidents and incidents. Monitor and analyze safety performance data to identify trends and areas for improvement. Training and Education: Develop and deliver safety training programs for employees at all levels. Ensure all employees are educated on safety protocols and procedures. Promote a culture of safety awareness and continuous learning. Incident Investigation and Reporting: Oversee investigations conducted by the divisional safety managers and general managers into safety incidents for all accidents, and near-misses. Prepare detailed reports on incidents, identifying root causes and recommending corrective actions. Ensure timely and accurate reporting of safety incidents to the ELT & management team as well as regulatory authorities if required by law. Continuous Improvement: Foster a culture of continuous improvement in safety practices and performance. Implement safety improvement initiatives based on data analysis and feedback. Stay updated on industry trends and advancements in safety technology and practices. Stakeholder Communication: Communicate safety performance and initiatives to internal and external stakeholders. Prepare and present safety reports to senior management and the board of directors. Maintain strong relationships with regulatory bodies, industry groups, and other stakeholders. Provide presentations and updates to Carver Companies key customers regarding our safety policies, procedures, and safety culture. Maintain various customer safety and insurance databases required for continued business dealings on an annual basis. Insurance Collaboration: Lead all safety related discussions with Carver Companies various insurance companies, agents, and underwriters Identify problem areas, implement corrective action, and successfully improve the companies' experience modification rating (EMR). Budget Management: Develop and manage the safety department's budget. Allocate resources effectively to support safety initiatives and programs. Monitor and control safety-related expenditures to ensure cost-effectiveness.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in occupational health and safety, engineering, or a related field preferred.
Minimum 8-10 years experience in safety management, preferably in a similar industry.
Strong computer skills are required to maintain internal and external customer safety databases.
Leadership, communication, change management, decision making, problem solving, conflict management & empathy, and adaptability.

Nice To Haves

Related industry certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement the company's safety strategy to ensure a safe working environment.
Lead the safety team, consisting of divisional safety managers, providing direction, support, and mentorship to ensure high performance.
Lead the safety committee, creating a partnership between operations and safety to improve safety culture company wide.
Be an agent of change and establish a strong safety culture across all sites with a focus on prevention including awareness, training, ownership and early hazard identification and elimination.
Collaborate with the ELT & management to integrate safety into the company's overall business strategy.
Develop, update, and enforce safety policies and procedures in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, including OSHA, MSHA, US Coast Guard, and other agencies that are location or project specific.
Ensure all safety practices adhere to industry standards and best practices.
Conduct regular reviews and audits with the divisional safety managers to ensure compliance with safety regulations and policies.
Develop and implement risk management strategies to prevent accidents and incidents.
Monitor and analyze safety performance data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
Develop and deliver safety training programs for employees at all levels.
Ensure all employees are educated on safety protocols and procedures.
Promote a culture of safety awareness and continuous learning.
Oversee investigations conducted by the divisional safety managers and general managers into safety incidents for all accidents, and near-misses.
Prepare detailed reports on incidents, identifying root causes and recommending corrective actions.
Ensure timely and accurate reporting of safety incidents to the ELT & management team as well as regulatory authorities if required by law.
Foster a culture of continuous improvement in safety practices and performance.
Implement safety improvement initiatives based on data analysis and feedback.
Stay updated on industry trends and advancements in safety technology and practices.
Communicate safety performance and initiatives to internal and external stakeholders.
Prepare and present safety reports to senior management and the board of directors.
Maintain strong relationships with regulatory bodies, industry groups, and other stakeholders.
Provide presentations and updates to Carver Companies key customers regarding our safety policies, procedures, and safety culture.
Maintain various customer safety and insurance databases required for continued business dealings on an annual basis.
Lead all safety related discussions with Carver Companies various insurance companies, agents, and underwriters
Identify problem areas, implement corrective action, and successfully improve the companies' experience modification rating (EMR).
Develop and manage the safety department's budget.
Allocate resources effectively to support safety initiatives and programs.
Monitor and control safety-related expenditures to ensure cost-effectiveness.