Safety Director

Job Summary:
The Safety Director will develop and implement procedures, guidelines, and equipment to promote and ensure health and safety to all employees of Kuharchik.

Supervisory Responsibilities:
• Oversees the organization’s safety and security operations.

Duties/Responsibilities:
• Identifies opportunities to minimize workplace injuries, accidents, and theft of equipment.
• Inspects safety equipment; recommends replacements when necessary.
• Provides expert guidance on best practices for identifying and reducing exposure to dangerous conditions.
• Tours job sites and communicate with workers to identify safety risks and concerns.
• Drafts reports, highlighting dangerous procedures, equipment, and other risks for management review.
• Reviews, revises, maintains, and implements the organization’s safety, and security policies and procedures.
• Review current safety training and recommends revisions, improvements, and updates.
• Develops and implements a system to report, monitor, and correct safety issues.
• Collaborates with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) representatives’ audits and inspections; documents corrective actions taken.
• Adopts a proactive approach to providing a safe working environment; provides training and guidance to employees via safety bulletins, documentation, and training meetings.
• Maintains knowledge of hazard prevention and safety best practices, equipment, and developments.
• Oversees operations of vehicle and equipment locate software as well as conducting physical inspections to ensure all vehicles and equipment have GPS Tracking Devices.
• Conducts asset loss investigations.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:
• Extensive knowledge of company safety policies and applicable Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to identify unsafe situations or potentially unsafe situations.
• Thorough understanding of electrical principles and health and safety laws.
• Extensive knowledge of current company safety policies and applicable Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Education and Experience:
• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety or related field required.
• Successful Completion of the OSHA 30 Certification
• OSHA DOL Card
• At least five years of experience in a construction environment required.

Physical Requirements:
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times.
• Must be able to travel job sites for both locations and make visual inspections of safety practices and conditions.
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Our Company is a Equal Employment Opportunities Employer and it is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, housing status or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. It is the policy of the company to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, housing status or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. This policy relates to all phases of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, employment, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, reduction of workforce and termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, selection for training, the use of all facilities, and participation in all company-sponsored employee activities. Provisions in applicable laws providing for bona fide occupational qualifications, business necessity or age limitations will be adhered to by the company where appropriate.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $52,000.00 per year + based on experience

Benefits:
• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:
• 8 hour shift

Education:
• Bachelor’s (Required)

Experience:
• EHS: 3 years (Required)
• Policy planning: 2 years (Required)

Willingness to travel:
• 75% (Required)

Work Location: Office and on the road

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package. All interested candidates
should submit their resume to hr@kuharchik.com