Director, Safety

Job Details

Job Location:

CEC Corporate Headquarters - Irving, TX 75061

Position Type:
Full Time

Travel Percentage:
None

Job Category:
Safety

The Safety Director is responsible for oversight of Corporate Safety and Health (S&H) Programs, effectively managing multiple Safety programs, developing and implementing CEC site-specific project safety plans, and collaborating with Project Management in the implementation and leadership of the Operational Risk Management (ORM) process. Provides solutions to a wide range of difficult problems. Solutions are imaginative, thorough, and practical.

• Leads development of and clearly articulates Company’s safety vision, objectives, strategies, policies, and procedures in order to build a safety culture dedicated to behaviors which lead to best-in-class results.
• Provides proactive leadership and assumes ownership of building a best-in-class safety culture by anticipating problems and providing solutions, sharing knowledge with, and creating an environment of learning, mentoring and empowerment to promote employee engagement.
• Participates in meetings with GCs, customers, project team members, and contractors/sub-contractors to advise of project-specific mitigation plans, S&H training programs, and technical reports.
• Develops and implements an Accident Prevention Program to meet project safety plan specs and requirements.
• Creates the site safety budget, identifies necessary safe work permits and assures compliance with project contract, plans, and specifications.
• Leads Operational Risk Management (ORM) team in reviewing, interpreting, and developing a project safety plan based on project, client/owner, Program Manager, and General Contractor (GC) specifications, design drawings, regulations, and existing safety system.
• Develops process and procedures to support implementation of the ongoing changes to Safety, Health, and Environmental programs needed from changes in state and federal regulations.
• Travels to work sites to assists in the development, evaluation and upgrading of safety programs.
• Maintains required safety files and records, including OSHA logs, etc.
• Supports Operating Units in post-accident investigation and prepares report identifying possible accident causes and hazards for use by company personnel and senior management.
• Participates and represents the company in industry meetings; interacts with subordinates, supervisors, other agencies and Operating Units to facilitate safety compliance.
• Partners with HR for claim management, workers comp and Return to Work Programs
• Participates in supporting Risk Management Strategies (Captive)

• Performs other related duties as assigned to ensure efficient and effective processes, completion of projects and smooth operation of department.

• 10+ years of experience with a bachelor’s degree.
• Previous MEP/construction/industrial and commercial S&H experience.
• Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 500 or Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST) or Safety Trained Supervisor.

• Extensive knowledge of safety and health standards, rules, regulations, and proficiency in applying them to projects.
• Working knowledge of safe work practices and experience in conducting accident investigations, Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), U.S. Department of Transportation (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). insurance audits, workers compensation, and project health surveys.
• Proficient in conducting S&H training programs.
• Experience creating Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA) or Job Hazard Analysis (JHA), site emergency evacuation and first aid plans.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft (MS) Office suite.
• Regulatory compliance expert/.
• Degree in environmental health and safety, safety management, construction, or related field
• Safety Management Systems knowledge, skill and experience - ANSI-Z10, OHSAS 18001, ISO 31000.
• Significant understanding of culture and culture building skills.
• Expert trainer - OSHA 500/502
• Safety and Health / Occupational Safety degree from an ABET accredited program
• Graduate Safety…