Assistant Safety Director

Assistant Safety Director at Holder Construction

Location:

Shippingport, Pennsylvania. Full-time, in-person position.

We are seeking an Assistant Safety Director to lead safety efforts on our project in Shippingport, Pennsylvania.

• Lead and manage on-site safety efforts on large-scale mission‑critical, aviation, and other complex market types by working collaboratively with project superintendents, project managers, and client safety representatives to execute Holder’s “Plan. Execute. Learn” Safety Culture.
• Utilize and implement industry best practices to promote a world‑class safety culture focused on preventing SIFs.
• Manage and mentor trade partners to implement robust and effective safety programs on site.
• Share and provide technical knowledge with the project team to proactively manage hazardous energy control, crane lifts, and other high‑risk activities by ensuring appropriate safety controls are in place.
• Manage site‑specific insurance programs and assist with case/injury management.
• Track and trend safety data to help proactively manage safety efforts.
• Manage safety material and equipment procurement to support project needs and Holder self‑perform work.
• Monitor daily construction activities for compliance with OSHA and company rules/policies.
• Manage and coordinate on-site training, wellness, and Holder/client‑driven initiatives.

• 5–15 years of construction safety experience managing complex, large-scale projects including mission‑critical, heavy industrial, oil/gas, etc.
• Formal safety training and competency in hazardous energy control and LOTO, scaffolding, crane management, steel erection, emergency response, fall management, excavation and confined space, rigging, hazardous waste, and NFPDS/erosion control.
• Ability to identify and correct safety deficiencies in the field.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interact effectively with employees at all levels in a construction environment.
• Strong communication skills across all levels of the organization.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other technology applications used to support safety efforts.

• Experience with a general contractor and managing large safety teams.
• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Safety Management.
• Professional safety certifications (e.g., CSP, CHST, SMS).

• Mid‑Senior level

• Full-time

• Management and Manufacturing
• Construction

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