Safety Director

Legence•Edina, MN

10h•$100,000 - $130,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Safety Director is responsible for the ongoing development and implementation of the Gilbert Mechanical AWAIR Safety Program. The Safety Director is responsible for the workplace safety program and strong culture of safety. This position provides advice and guidance to company management as well as field employees in keeping the company compliant with the Gilbert Mechanical AWAIR Safety Program and other local authorities. The ultimate goal of the Safety Director is to create a zero injury working environment. This is done through creating an appropriate level of knowledge, awareness, and preparedness throughout the entire company regarding effective safety practices and balancing overall associated costs. The Safety Director will work with Gilbert Mechanical’s safety consultant and safety committee in developing the safety program and initiatives. This position will also manage the performance and duties of Gilbert’s Safety Coordinator, who is a direct report to the Safety Director. The Safety Director will report to senior management.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in risk management, safety engineering, industrial safety and health, safety management, or closely related field
Safety management experience
Ability to multitask
Good interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to recognize onsite risk factors and take appropriate action with firmness and tact
Understand that safety is an important element of marketing
Sense of responsibility and ownership for project
Excellent customer service skills
Understand and follow protocol for the proper lines of communication (i.e. understand whom our contract is with)
Clear understanding of Company mission and values
Ability to work independently and as part of team
Self-motivating
Detail oriented, organized, and results driven

Nice To Haves

Prefer OSHA-10 and OSHA-30 certification
Prefer construction project management experience
Prefer certified first aid/CPR trainer status

Responsibilities

Order and maintain all personal protective equipment
HazCom management with GHS changes
MSDS/SDS Management
Hazardous waste disposal management (light bulbs, batteries, mercury, circuit boards, coil cleaner, oil)
New employee safety orientation
Train the trainer (Forklifts, scissor lifts, etc.)
AWAIR Safety Program improvements and management
Weekly jobsite inspections and reports to project managers
Coordinate and track:
Training
Discipline
Toolbox Training
Safety reward program
Aid in procedures for onsite operation (confined space operations, fall hazards, etc.)
Lower key safety metrics
Experience Modification Rate (EMR)
Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR)
Days Away, Restricted, or Transferred (DART)
Review job contracts for safety content
Complete safety questionnaires
Lead, organize, and document:
Bimonthly safety meetings (meeting minutes)
Semi-annual safety meetings
Foreman safety meeting
Apply for safety awards
Accident/injury
Investigation
Documentation
Corrective action plan follow through
Managing loss time
OSHA 300 Log
Set-up and maintain drug testing program
Set-up and maintain near miss reporting program
Inspection of all safety equipment
Vehicle management
Handle theft, work comp, general liability, and vehicle claims
Main point of contact for all safety items/questions
Develop strong safety culture
Stay abreast of current and emerging technical and professional aspects of this position
Oversee compliance with OSHA, EPA, DoT and other local authorities
Maintain building safety
Fire extinguisher inspections
Maintain OSHA required posters
Weekly eye wash inspections

Benefits

Company Paid medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, accident & sickness benefit, basic group life and AD&D, and Employee Assistance Program
Paid vacation, company-paid holidays, and paid sick leave
401(k) retirement savings plan

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