Bi-Lingual Safety Director

Bi-Lingual Safety Director

Corporate Overview

Job Summary

Highway ITS is a company that provides traffic control products and/or services to clients throughout Texas. The Regional Director of Safety shall assist the Executive Vice President of Risk & Safety in developing, implementing, and managing all aspects of a strong safety culture at each branch location. The Regional Director of Safety shall also aid workers in training them on how to safely perform their job duties, as well as support field staff to ensure that all OSHA, DOT, EPA, and industry requirements are being met. The Regional Director of Safety will travel between locations to conduct office and jobsite audits. The Regional Director of Safety will work directly with Presidents and Vice Presidents within multiple subsidiaries, while reporting to the Executive Vice President of Risk & Safety at Helix Traffic Solutions, the parent company.

Essential Functions

•       Be a supportive example for our safety program by providing comprehensive training, safety awareness, solid administrative support, and timely incident reporting.

•       Ensure that all company personnel are trained regarding safety specific functions such as flagging, safe driving, traffic control set-up, etc.  

•       Maintain training records and documentation

•       Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local safety laws, regulations, codes, and rules.

•       Conduct facility and job-site audits to ensure overall safety compliance.

•       Assist in obtaining information on all claims (Workers Compensation, General Liability, Auto, etc.) and reporting ASAP to the Helix Executive Vice President of Safety & Risk.

•       Conduct or arrange various training sessions as needed throughout the office locations.

•       Maintain the OSHA required documents and other administrative requirements related to safety operations for all locations.

Other Responsibilities

•       Effectively manage driver compliance such as MVR background checks.

•       Help facilitate drug screenings (primarily post-accident and reasonable suspicion).

•       Oversight of FMCSA/ DOT compliance program

•       Performs other safety related duties as assigned

•       Manages vendor prequalification aspects including ISNetworld/ Avetta/

Skills and Abilities:

•       Strong written and verbal communication skills

•       Supervisory and leadership skills

•       Excellent organization skills and attention to detail

•       Solid knowledge base of OSHA safety regulations and standards

Required Qualifications

•       Associates degree is required and a Bachelors preferred.

•       Minimum of 5-years EHS/safety experience preferably in highway construction

•       Advanced understanding of OSHA regulations, OSHA 500/510 Certification, USDOT compliance and Traffic Control.

•     Bi-Lingual English/Spanish 

•       Professional certifications a plus (Safety Certificate Courses)

•       Pass drug screen and MVR background to drive company vehicle.

•       Strong written and verbal communications skills required. 

•       Computer skills in Excel and Word required.

•       History of claims reduction and insurance policy administration a plus.

Preferred Qualifications

·       Preference will be given to bi-lingual candidates commensurate with other qualifications

·       OHST or CHST designations are a plus

Work Location

Cedar Hill, TX 75104

Benefits

•       Paid Time Off

•       Company supplied vehicle for company use.

•       Opportunity to enroll in Company health, dental, and vision plans

•       Bonus structure based on performance.

•       Opportunity to enroll in Company 401K plan.