KEAR is seeking a Corporate Safety Director to add to our senior director level management team. The Safety Director is directly responsible for managing all aspects of KEAR's Health & Safety program and the risk associated with KEAR's construction projects. The Safety Director will proactively plan, direct, and implement our safety program to ensure a safe, healthy, and accident-free work environment. This individual will support each field team in ensuring each construction project is conducting operations in a safe manner for the protection of our employees, clients, subcontractors, and the general public. The Safety Director ensures compliance with all applicable federal, state, county, and local safety related regulations and sets the tone for corporate safety and risk management. We're seeking an individual that demonstrates strong leadership skills, works well in a team environment, has excellent communication skills and strives to enrich KEAR's Company Culture!
The Safety Director reports directly to the President & CEO and maintains proactive, frequent, and open communication.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Leads development of and clearly articulates KEAR's safety vision, objectives, policies and procedures in order to cultivate a safety culture dedicated to best-in-industry results.
Develops annual plans and budgets for safety & health initiatives including training and continuing education.
Develops, oversees and directs KEAR's general health and safety policies and programs.
Site Specific Safety Plan (SSSP)
Oversees KEAR’s Field Management in ensuring compliance with all aspects of managing Site Specific Safety Plans. Responsible for facilitating early return to full duty work responsibilities for injured workers and to provide meaningful light duty transitional work opportunities.
Audit
1. Oversees field management teams in ensuring the Company and its job sites remain hazard and accident free by conducting periodic safety inspections.
2. Prepare study and analysis of industrial accident causes and hazards to health for use by KEAR personnel and outside agencies. Make recommendations to resolve any deficiencies.
3. Access ways for reducing claim costs and increasing the retrospective premium refund (Retrospective Rating Program for L & I premiums).
4. Research and manage ways to reduce the net premium paid by improving the experience modifier.
Risk Management
1. Update and maintain KEAR's Safety Program Documentation
2. Provide recommendations and assistance, along with the Field Safety Managers, to Project Managers and Superintendents, with respect to job site hazards, employee training, new/safe equipment operation and safe material or substance utilization.
3. Ensure compliance with corporate worker’s compensation program including working with internal personnel and third party administrators/legal counsel, to effectively investigate and resolve claims in an expeditious and cost effective manner.
4. Perform and oversee investigation of accidents, injuries and unsafe working conditions to include interfacing with workers compensation claims and communication with injured workers and the return to work strategies.
5. Remain current on federal, state, county and local safety regulations. Keep management advised of new or revised regulations and their projected impact.
Training
1. Plan and implement programs to train managers and employees in work site safety practices, safe equipment operating techniques and fire prevention for job sites and office.
2. Facilitate employee training in first aid and CPR. Maintain training records in the employee files.
3. Ensure new employees receive safety instructions prior to beginning work. Emphasize any specific site hazards and thoroughly explain all applicable precautions.
4. Provide training and education to all levels of staff, as required, by Federal and State safety regulations.
Compliance
1. Support field management regarding all Subcontractor job specific Safety Programs.
2. Review new Subcontractor pre-qualification documentation to ensure they have an acceptable safety record and communicate with the Director of Construction and Project Manager of their acceptance or rejection.
3. Plan and implement risk management, safety policies and procedures in compliance with all federal, state, county and local rules and regulations, including MSDS requirements, for both field and office operations, to maximize a safe working environment.
4. Act as corporate contact for any federal, state, or municipal safety or risk management authority and/or personnel, including, but not limited to OSHA and/or DOSH.
5. Manage and oversee motor vehicle fleet safety program and conduct driver background investigations to qualify authorized drivers.
6. Manage and oversee KEAR's substance abuse policy and programs.
Support
1. Represent the organization in community or industry safety groups and programs.
2. Maintain a work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner to ensure positive relationships with clients, subcontractors, co-workers, and management.
3. Frequently communicate with company President and Operations Managers to keep them apprised of pertinent issues.
4. Manage the corporate safety “Good Catch” awards program.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPECTATIONS
Technical Knowledge
OSHA, DOSH, ANSI, NFPA, EPA, EM-385-1-1
Worker’s Compensation Regulations
Ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
Education & Training
1. Minimum 10 years of direct safety experience in the construction industry.
2. Bachelor’s degree in industrial hygiene, safety management, environmental science, occupational health or other related field.
3. Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST) preferred.
This job description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of KEAR Civil Corporation.
ABOUT US: KEAR Civil Corporation is an Engineering News Record (ENR) Southwest Top 50 Specialty Contractor, Ranking Arizona top 5 Heavy Civil Contractor, and an INC 5000 fastest growing company. We provide heavy civil construction services including water/wastewater infrastructure and aviation fueling system construction to government, municipal and private clients nationwide. We have offices in Phoenix & Flagstaff, Arizona along with our east-coast office in Danbury, CT.
KEAR actively supports and promotes the recruiting, hiring, and career development of Veterans. We maintain an active "mission" to connect our employment needs with those who have served with our Military.
KEAR Civil Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or Vietnam era, or other eligible veteran status, or any other protected factor.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $105,365.00 - $183,713.99 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Relocation assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Phoenix, AZ 85027: Reliably commute or willing to relocate with an employer-provided relocation package (Required)
Application Question(s):
- Have you been responsible for the corporate level management of a construction company's health and safety program?
- Are you a certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST)?
Experience:
- Corporate Safety Director: 5 years (Preferred)
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: In person
