Safety Director

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The Safety Director plans and implements the company's safety program by partnering with all areas of the business to ensure a safe, productive, healthy, and accident-free work environment across all Evergreen locations and jobsites in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, and other states. This position will manage a team of safety professionals that assist in carrying out the company's safety program. The comp for this role starts at $130,000 per year, and can change based on experience.

Essential Functions Drives workplace safety

Collaborates with Evergreen leaders to develop safety solutions

Develops strategies, policies and programs to instill a safe culture

Collaborates with Heritage Construction & Materials and related companies on required safety initiatives

Develops metrics for measuring the effectiveness of safety initiatives

Conducts / coordinates noise and dust monitoring

Maintains hearing conservation program

Oversees radiation safety program

Serves on necessary safety committees and serves on other Heritage safety teams/committees as appropriate

Promotes safety and health awareness through internal company memoranda, newsletters and specific training program

Leads the safety department

Mentors safety staff and ensures their professional development

Supports employee involvement, assumes leadership role in developing positive work environment

Monitors and maintains compliance with DOT, OSHA, EPA, IDOT, and other regulatory agencies

Coordinates all safety/regulatory compliance measures throughout all office and construction sites in Illinois, Indiana, and Michigan and ensures all requirements are implemented

Develops current and comprehensive knowledge of all applicable state, federal and local health and safety regulations/laws/requirements affecting the business including environmental, health, and safety

Creates and files all required reports

Conducts job site internal audits

Identifies and evaluates risk hazards and develops proper measures of control

Develops and coordinates health and safety training for orientation, refreshers, and annual training

Identifies safety training needs and develops training curriculum

Ensures required training is conducted; develops an annual schedule

Periodically reviews and updates safety training materials

Oversees incident response

Partners with onsite/plant managers to conduct investigations and analysis of safety incidents

Identifies root cause of incidents and implements corrective action

Completes required reporting for OSHA, HCM, THG and other entities

Acts as a liaison with claims processors, medical personnel, insurance claims adjusters, as needed

Maintains highest levels of confidentiality

Stays current on safety programs and developments by maintaining contact with others in the field (e.g., OSHA, professional association and educational groups, and professional development efforts)
Ensures health and safety is the number one goal by following policies, processes, and acting in safe manner at all times

Champions the company’s culture of safety and supports a culture of safety-first behaviors and decisions

Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned, including but not limited to continuously growing in alignment with the Company’s core values, competencies, and skills.

Education Qualifications Required Bachelor's Degree in Safety Management, Construction Management or related discipline, or equivalent work experience;
Required Experience Qualifications5+ years work experience in corporate safety department/safety management required

Experience in development of safety processes and training of individuals on process required

Experience in heavy highway or industrial setting preferred

Skills and Abilities

Safety Expert Strong computer / technological skills;
Proficiency in Microsoft Suite programs

Strong communication skills

Accountability

Attention to detail

Ability to work a flexible schedule as business needs require

Ability to work in extreme weather conditions on heavy highway construction sites

Ability to travel

Participate in safety briefings, job briefings, and other meetings - pass on information from team members, management or…