Safety Director

Heritage Construction + Materials • Urbana, IL

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Safety Director plans and implements the company's safety program by partnering with all areas of the business to ensure a safe, productive, healthy, and accident-free work environment across all Evergreen locations and jobsites in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, and other states. This position will manage a team of safety professionals that assist in carrying out the company's safety program.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Safety Management, Construction Management or related discipline, or equivalent work experience
• 5+ years work experience in corporate safety department/safety management required
• Experience in development of safety processes and training of individuals on process required
• Safety Expert
• Strong computer / technological skills; Proficiency in Microsoft Suite programs
• Strong communication skills
• Accountability
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work a flexible schedule as business needs require
• Ability to work in extreme weather conditions on heavy highway construction sites
• Ability to travel
• Participate in safety briefings, job briefings, and other meetings - pass on information from team members, management or customer
• Must be able to work with a team, take direction, follow work rules, and take on additional job responsibilities as needed or assigned
• Perform all work in compliance with company standards, procedures, and regulatory requirements
• Must possess and exhibit excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently
• Valid Drivers License required

Nice To Haves

• Experience in heavy highway or industrial setting preferred
• OHSA Certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Drives workplace safety
• Collaborates with Evergreen leaders to develop safety solutions
• Develops strategies, policies and programs to instill a safe culture
• Collaborates with Heritage Construction & Materials and related companies on required safety initiatives
• Develops metrics for measuring the effectiveness of safety initiatives
• Conducts / coordinates noise and dust monitoring
• Maintains hearing conservation program
• Oversees radiation safety program
• Serves on necessary safety committees and serves on other Heritage safety teams/committees as appropriate
• Promotes safety and health awareness through internal company memoranda, newsletters and specific training program
• Leads the safety department
• Mentors safety staff and ensures their professional development
• Supports employee involvement, assumes leadership role in developing positive work environment
• Monitors and maintains compliance with DOT, OSHA, EPA, IDOT, and other regulatory agencies
• Coordinates all safety/regulatory compliance measures throughout all office and construction sites in Illinois, Indiana, and Michigan and ensures all requirements are implemented
• Develops current and comprehensive knowledge of all applicable state, federal and local health and safety regulations/laws/requirements affecting the business including environmental, health, and safety
• Creates and files all required reports
• Conducts job site internal audits
• Identifies and evaluates risk hazards and develops proper measures of control
• Develops and coordinates health and safety training for orientation, refreshers, and annual training
• Identifies safety training needs and develops training curriculum
• Ensures required training is conducted; develops an annual schedule
• Periodically reviews and updates safety training materials
• Oversees incident response
• Partners with onsite/plant managers to conduct investigations and analysis of safety incidents
• Identifies root cause of incidents and implements corrective action
• Completes required reporting for OSHA, HCM, THG and other entities
• Acts as a liaison with claims processors, medical personnel, insurance claims adjusters, as needed
• Maintains highest levels of confidentiality
• Stays current on safety programs and developments by maintaining contact with others in the field (e.g., OSHA, professional association and educational groups, and professional development efforts)
• Ensures health and safety is the number one goal by following policies, processes, and acting in safe manner at all times
• Champions the company’s culture of safety and supports a culture of safety-first behaviors and decisions
• Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned, including but not limited to continuously growing in alignment with the Company’s core values, competencies, and skills.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager