Director of Safety

Director of Safety

Haynes Mechanical Systems
- Denver, CO, United States

At Haynes Mechanical Systems, we've spent over 58 years building a company we're proud of — one that works hand-in-hand with our customers to solve their heating, ventilation, and air conditioning needs. We're family-owned, and we intend to stay that way: no private equity, no mergers, no sudden changes in direction. That stability means our people build careers here, not just jobs that last until the next acquisition.

We are a fast-growing commercial HVAC, building automation, and energy services company. Our culture exemplifies achieving excellence in everything we do. We are collaborative and work towards the best result for our customers. Our culture is based on three main ideals: focus on our associates, dedication to our customers, and continuous improvement.

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision plus employer contributions
• 401K
  - Matched
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Gym and Fitness Reimbursement
• RTD Benefits and Taxi Vouchers
• Company Events and Awards
• AND MORE!!

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive safety leadership experience in commercial construction, mechanical contracting, or the HVAC/plumbing trades.
• Thorough working knowledge of OSHA 1926 (construction) and 1910 (General Industry) standards.
• OSHA-30 Hour Construction certification (current).
• Experience conducting incident investigations and root cause analyses.
• Experience managing return-to-work programs.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to train and influence personnel at all levels.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and safety management software platforms.
• Valid driver’s license with clean motor vehicle record; ability to travel to job sites daily with travel to other offices (including out of state) quarterly.
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction Outreach
• First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor certification (or ability to obtain within 6 months)

The Director of Safety leads corporate initiatives to ensure a safe working environment for all Haynes Associates and strengthen our culture of Safety by Choice. This position involves developing, implementing and overseeing the safety policies, procedures and training programs for all field and office staff. This role ensures compliance with OSHA and all federal, state, and local regulations while fostering a proactive safety mindset and individual ownership of safe operating practices.

The Director of Safety will collaborate with other departmental leaders to drive continuous improvement in safety across all Haynes locations.

This job description gives an overview of the overall essential functions, competencies, skills, and abilities for the Director of Safety role. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned:

• Maintain and continuously improve the company’s written safety policies, including the company Safety Manual, site specific safety plans, job hazard analyses (JHAs)
• Ensure compliance with OSHA 29 CFR 1910 (General Industry) and 29 CFR 1926 (Construction) standards
• Maintain and administer programs for lockout/tagout, confined space entry, fall protection, hot work, respiratory protection, and electrical safety (NFPA 70E)
• Stay current on regulatory changes and update company policies accordingly

• Encourage and reinforce positive safety behaviors (such as wearing personal protective equipment (PPE), safeguarding machinery, maximizing fall protection)
• Conduct regular job site safety audits and inspections (scheduled as well as unannounced); provide positive reinforcement, coaching, or corrective action as necessary
• Regularly inspect company-provided rigging, ladders, lifts, and other tools; remove unsafe devices from the inventory
• Perform incident investigations when accidents or injuries occur; conduct a root cause analyses and collaborate with leaders on corrective actions and/or policy changes
• Review and approve site-specific safety plans required by general contractors and building owners
• Engage with clients as requested by operations, sales, or the client themselves; these interactions should reinforce the value Haynes provides, our mission of growing and retaining our maintenance base
• Coordinate safety requirements for work in occupied buildings (such as hospitals, data centers, schools, and commercial offices)

• Develop and deliver safety training programs, including new hire orientation, toolbox talks, and annual refresher training including annual Safety Jam
• Coordinate OSHA 10- and 30- hour training for field personnel
• Administer first aid/CPR.AED certification programs
• Arrange specialized training as operational needs arise
• Lead the Safety Committee and drive employee…