District Safety Specialist

The District Safety Specialist is responsible for understanding the vision of the Firetrol Corporate Safety Department and implementing and overseeing the safety program on the local level for our Texas Offices.

The following duties and/or responsibilities will be the daily focus of this position.

• Conduct both planned and unannounced job site visits to ensure compliance with OSHA and Firetrol standard field safety protocols
• Perform field investigations, in cooperation with Corporate Safety Director, of any accident or incident loss
• Support project teams with job-specific safety requirements
• Conduct necessary in-person training/corrective mentoring to staff in the field
• Coordinate specialty training needs for Departments and Projects
• Identify safety trends, both positive and negative, to help refine our total safety program
• Oversight and management of the district vehicle fleet
• Maintain list of Authorized Drivers and their assigned vehicles to ensure all drivers are properly credentialed and approved to drive prior to issuing vehicles
• Perform, or ensure assigned drivers and their supervisors are performing weekly and monthly vehicle inspections of Company vehicles, trailers and UTVs
• Coordinate and monitor vehicle GPS tracking devices. Escalate potential issues when potential safety concerns are\ identified
• Coordinate and act as liaison between the Offices and the local approved maintenance repair shops to manage vehicle recalls, service and repairs, and inspections
• Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures
• Review reports from Firetrol's Learning Management System to promote completion of district and corporate training requirements
• Perform related duties as assigned by supervisor
  
  
  

Requirements

The successful candidate will be expected to possess the following:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers
• Excellent computer proficiency (MS Office - Word, Excel and Outlook)
• High School Diploma or equivalency
• College coursework and/or diploma in Safety-related topics is preferred
• OSHA 30 certification or the ability to obtain OSHA 30 within 30 days of assignment
• Understanding of, and/or training in, vehicle maintenance and repair
• Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service
• Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices
• Due to covering multiple offices and job sites throughout the North Texas region, some travel is required
  
  

Physical Requirements:

The physical requirements to perform this position are as follows:

• Must be able to visit construction sites and other facilities where extensive walking, climbing ladders & stairs, navigating rooftops, and walking on uneven surfaces is required
• Must be able to enter and maneuver in crawl spaces, attics, or other areas where fire protection systems may be installed
• Must be able to see and identify hazards, sometimes at a distance
• Ability to work in extreme temperatures where fire protection may be installed, such as freezers, attics, or other high-temperature facilities
  
  
  

Benefits

Firetrol offers competitive wages and top-of-the-line benefits that include health, dental vision, life insurance, short and long term disability, generous paid time off practice and a 401(k) plan with a generous company match and immediate vesting. Additionally, sponsors training and education opportunities. Finally, Firetrol offers career growth opportunities, not just a job.