Job Title: Safety Director
Department: Support
Reports To: Construction Manager
Job Type: Full-Time
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8 hours per day
About Us
Atomatic Mechanical Services is a leading full service mechanical contractor specializing in HVAC and mechanical systems. Founded in 1945, Atomatic serves the needs of Chicagoland area customers, offering a wide variety of residential and commercial services, including plumbing. We are a values-driven organization with a great company culture, priding ourselves on our commitment to collaboration, integrity, and quality. Our focus is people - putting the well-being of our employees and customers first.
Position Overview
The Safety Director is responsible for leading the organization’s safety initiatives, performing site evaluations, and managing risk assessments to ensure a safe working environment for all employees. This role involves developing, implementing, and maintaining safety policies, procedures, and training programs in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. The Safety Director collaborates closely with operational groups, field personnel, and leadership to promote a culture of safety, manage incident reporting, and drive continuous improvements in safety performance. The ideal candidate is results-driven and partners with all stakeholders to cultivate a positive, effective, compliant safety culture.
Safety Director Duties and Responsibilities
· Performs Job Site Inspections and walk-throughs as requested and unannounced - exercises informed judgment and discretion to identify and resolve any safety related concerns
· Provides Company-wide safety support, such as JHAs, Site-specific safety plans, Method of Procedure (MOP) reports
· Prepares and communicates safety notices and reminders, such as Weekly Toolbox Talk emails, All-Company Safety Alerts, employee safety issue write-ups, “days without incident’ tracking
· Provides and keeps current all Safety Training for entire company, including quarterly field safety meetings, new-hires onboarding and annual all-employee meeting. Training covers safety policies and procedures, safe operation of equipment and creating a safe work environment (Group-specific content for Construction, Controls and Service Groups and Office personnel)
· Manages incident investigation process (injury, vehicle, info-only) and works with HR Department to manage insurance claims, vehicle repairs, etc.
· Prepares OSHA 300/300A reports and other safety data reporting. Periodically reports to the Leadership Team on the overall safety condition of the Company.
· Maintains Safety Program Manual. Monitors and enforces up-to-date written Health & Safety program that incorporates company policies, procedures and regulatory compliance protocols.
· Understands OSHA and other Federal and state safety and health regulations and monitors changes as they occur.
· Participates in Fleet Management
▪ GPS/Telematics system (monitors driving Scores and follow-up with drivers as needed, device management)
▪ Delivery/Shop trucks daily inspection reports
▪ Delivery trucks – proper load securement
▪ Driver complaint phone calls – handles as needed
· Selects, inventories and distributes all Personal Protective Equipment
· Safety Inspections of equipment – annual ladder, lanyards, harness and rigging and random inspections of other equipment (rental and company-owned), as required
· Manages SDS/hazard communication program
· Schedules quarterly jobsite safety walkthroughs with Insurance Risk Manager
Other Functions
· Manages safety incentive programs which reward targeted behaviors & results
· Leads and participates in company Safety Committee
· Other duties as assigned
Required Education and Experience
· 5+ years of progressive construction safety experience, with time spent in a managerial leadership role overseeing multiple active job sites and managing/leading a structured safety program
· Bachelor’s degree in environmental health & safety, safety management, construction or related field.
· 30-hour OSHA with trainer status in General Industry or Construction to start
· Safety Director Certificate through the NASP or CSP equivalent (and ongoing safety education)
· In-depth technical knowledge of construction related OSHA, federal, state, and local regulatory standards, and ability to recognize hazardous situations and implement effective corrective practices
· Qualified to conduct training on construction equipment, including, but not limited to, Aerial lifts, Scissor Lifts, and Forklifts
· Working knowledge of DOT Rules and Regulations
Competencies
· Knowledge of the safe use and operation of Construction Equipment
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills
· Excellent presenting and training skills
· Excellent computer skills including experience with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
· Strong organizational skills
· Adept problem-solving capabilities
· Proven judgment in evaluating and responding to complex workplace events and circumstances.
Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee will frequently work indoors, but occasionally will be exposed to a variety of extreme outdoor conditions at construction job sites and customer locations. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud.
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb (including ladders), balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Travel
Extensive daily travel by vehicle to visit the Company’s customer locations and construction job sites during the business day within the Chicago metro area.
Salary: $100,000 - $120,000 per year
Supplemental Pay: Yearly Discretionary Bonus
Benefits:
Company provided truck for daily travel/business use (take-home)
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Basic Life and AD&D insurance (100% company paid)
Long-Term Disability insurance (100% company paid)
Company wellness program
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Paid time off
401(k)
401(k) matching
Legal benefits
Pet insurance
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:
Atomatic Mechanical Services is an equal opportunity employer
Pay: $100,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- AD&D insurance
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
