Director of Safety and Risk

Description

Director of Safety & Risk

Summary

We are seeking an experienced Director of Safety and Risk to oversee and manage the safety and risk requirements across our seven branch locations. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining comprehensive safety and risk management policies and procedures. This role demands a commitment to upholding the highest safety standards and achieving measurable results. The Director will play a pivotal role in ensuring a safe and secure environment for all employees and operations, driving continuous improvement in our safety performance.

This position reports directly to the company President of Gorman Roofing Services, Julian Oh, with a dotted line to the Vice President of Safety & Risk for Blue Thread Services.

This position is a salaried, exempt position to be performed in office, not remotely. 

Duties and Responsibilities

Director of Safety & Risk Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive HSE strategy aligned with Company objectives and industry trends & best practices while ensuring compliance with all current and applicable federal & state safety codes, rules and regulations.
• Establish, update and enforce HSE policies in accordance with local, state and federal regulations.
• Maintain positive working relationships with regulatory agencies, stakeholders and community groups to ensure industry standards.
• Ensure accurate completion of required OSHA recordkeeping and reporting and provide to applicable agencies as needed.
• Identify potential risks, hazards & areas for improvement and implement proactive measures to mitigate these concerns and minimize workplace injuries & accidents.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate HSE initiatives into business operations.
• Provide technical & administrative support to the Safety department.
• Take immediate action on any imminent danger situations.
• Ensure prompt and adequate treatment for injured employees.
• Conduct regular audits and inspections to ensure employee and Company compliance with established standards; provide corrective action as needed.
• Provide guidance and support to ensure that all employees are adequately trained in safety protocols and procedures.
• Lead/plan/& execute safety meetings to include monthly safety committee meetings, safety trainings, yearly safety days.
• Review accident & incident reports, identify trends and provide guidance as needed.
• Ensure timely accident, incident and near-miss investigations; identify root causes, analyze trends, develop strategies and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence. Provide reports to applicable parties as needed.
• Assess, develop and communicate HSE goals, achievements and initiatives effectively across the organization through reports, presentations, and training sessions.
• Foster a culture of safety responsibility throughout the organization; encourage active participation and engagement from all employees.
• Participate in networking & continuous education events, meetings, conferences and other related events to bring continued knowledge to the Company as needed.
• Manage safety-related legal issues, including the mitigation and administration of claims; represent the Company in any legal hearings regarding accidents and injuries.
• Provide confidential handling of employee and Company records.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Periodic travel may be required.
• Must periodically visit job sites, including scaling a ladder and getting on the roof, for safety inspections and conduct/document safety inspections.
• Working closely with Vice President of Safety & Risk from BlueThread Services in regard to corporate programs and new initiatives.

Qualifications

Experience/Qualifications/Education Preferences

• Bachelor’s Degree in EHS field preferred

• Leadership Attributes- self-motivated, self-sufficient, track record of successful leadership
• Bi-lingual (English & Spanish)
• Roofing/Construction Safety Experience
• Willing to travel up to 50%
• Certifications- One or a few of these (CSP, ASP, CHST, STS-C, EM 385, SMS)
• Entrepreneurial mindset
• 5-10 years of related safety and risk experience
• Has had other direct safety professional reports in the past
• Director of Safety experience

Skills & Attributes

• Highly motivated self-starter eager to accept challenges and driven to achieve results
• An understanding of safety operations, constantly looking out for risks, working with senior management to implement any improvements as needed
• Strategic thinking and an ability to focus on department needs
• Detail oriented and able to multitask efficiently in a stressful fast paced environment
• Verbal and written communication skills
• High ethical standards, honesty, integrity and professionalism
• An ability to develop and nurture good working relationships with colleagues in other departments by collaborating and working toward the common goals