Safety Director

Safety Director - Batesburg South Carolina

Directs and manages the overall safety program for the company, working in close alliance with the Chief Operating Officer, Chief Financial Officer and Director of Human Resources.

Provides strong and visible leadership to the employees, field safety managers, front line leaders, area managers, and region management in the design, implementation and performance monitoring of safety management systems/ programs and risk management.


Key responsibilities and essential job functions include, but are not limited to:


Duties/ Responsibilities:

• Oversee Safety Department to properly oversee all Company locations and create uniformity regarding all safety practices across all regions.

• Responsible to develop and implement the company’s strategy for reducing and preventing occupational injuries, vehicle incidents and liability claims.
  

• Provide engineering and technical support to the region’s operating personnel to resolve safety related plant and propane distribution system problems and related capital improvements.

• Provide direction and supervision to a team of direct reports (field safety managers) assigned to each area within the respective region.

• Oversee all DOT compliance/regulations Driver Qualification Files, Motor Vehicle Accidents and Vehicle Maintenance of a fleet of all CDL vehicles.

• Oversee all work related injuries including first aid and worker’s compensation claims by working with Area Managers conducting investigations, reporting and monitoring claims.

• Assist and manage up-to-date knowledge of NFPA 54 & 58.

• Oversee all Certified Employee Training Program (CETP) programs for the Company.

• Collaborates with management to develop, prepare, and implement safety policies and procedures.

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

• Ensures completion of required OSHA record keeping and reporting.

• Provides technical and administrative support to the safety committee.

• Stops operations and activities that could harm employees or equipment.

• Identifies opportunities to minimize workplace injuries, accidents, and health problems.

• Conducts employee training on applicable safety standards.

• Reviews safety training and recommends revisions, improvements, and updates.

• Conducts safety inspections and audits to assess employee compliance with safety regulations.

• Must demonstrate honesty, integrity, confidentiality, dependability, and flexibility along with initiative and motivation to organize and complete tasks.

Desired skills and experience:


Required Skills/Abilities:

• Extensive knowledge of current company safety policies and applicable Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to conduct training.

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Health and Safety, Safety Engineering, Environmental Health, or related field required.

• At least 3-5 years of occupational health and safety experience in an industrial environment required.

• Ability to travel throughout facility as required to conduct safety inspections.

CONFIDENTIALITY:

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