Safety Director - Chicago, United States - Sheakley Workforce Staffing

Sheakley Workforce Staffing

Verified Company

Chicago, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Sheakley is hiring a Safety Director for our client in East Chicago, IN. Our client is one of the nation's leading electrical construction contracting firms.

Compensation Package:
Salary: $105-120K

Staffing Type:
Direct Hire W2 Full Benefits

Scope of Work:
Director of safety for electrical contractors

Company vehicle can be provided
Will be inspecting safety equipment and job sites
Will review and revise the company's policies and procedures

Position approx Start:

ASAP

Position Hours/Schedule:40 Hours, 1st Shift, M-F

Certification Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health and Safety or related field, OSHA 30, OSHA DOL card & 5+ years of construction safety experience.

Job Summary:

The Safety Director will develop and implement procedures, guidelines, and equipment to promote and ensure health and safety to all employees.

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 all locations and make visual inspections of safety practices and conditions.