Division Safety Director

POSITION SUMMARY

The Division Safety Director provides safety leadership direction to field supervision, management, and professional personnel in the organization.  The incumbent will ensure all safety requirements are met in the field and all facilities in their division by managing and coordinating all division safety matters and personnel.

What you’ll do:

• Conducts safety audits and inspections to ensure compliance with occupational and Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) requirements.
• Develops, implements and maintains employee safety training programs and records; and develops, updates, and manages workplace safety programs, procedures, and policies.  
• Develops and directs department personnel, craft/field personnel and project managers and superintendents when planning certain specialized activities, such as critical crane lifts or confined space entries.
• Thoroughly coordinates the investigation of all accidents, injuries, and complaints concerning hazards in the workplace and verifies completeness of the necessary documentation.
• Review the various jobsites safety programs to ensure proper compliance and to detect deficiencies and monitor corrective actions.
• Act as the principal safety resource for the division and also determine appropriate safety equipment and supplies for various jobsites.

What you’ll need to be successful:

•          Excellent oral and written communication skills.
•          Excellent knowledge of the laws, regulations, policies, procedures and practical application governing Safety in the workplace.
•          Ability to handle multiple assignments simultaneously meeting established deadlines.
•          Have a coach/resource approach to promote a successful safety project.
•          Ability to recognize hazardous situations and recommend corrective measures is essential.
•          Strong analytical skills.

What you bring to the table:

•         BA Degree in Safety, Health or related discipline.
•         Certifications in CPR and First Aid.
•         OSHA 10hr, OSHA 30hr, OSHA 40hr training, preferred.
•         OSHA 500 certification, preferred.
•         CHST, CSP, or ASP certification.

YOU Matter 

PEOPLE FIRST: BUILDING TALENT BY DESIGN 

At Southland we aspire to build a workforce that’s as diverse as the people who occupy the buildings we design, build and maintain. Building talent by design is our intentional approach to creating a truly safe, collaborative, and inclusive work environment that fosters growth, empowers professional achievement, and where people are treated with respect at all levels. 

If you’re someone with a true passion for our industry, a life-long learner, with high accountability and a drive for results we’re looking for you!  At Southland, we hire problem solvers that are focused on providing customer value through continuous improvement and will take ownership to create the best experiences that will have an impact wider than their own job.  We thrive on creating a strong company and culture where you’ll feel engaged, challenged, and valued. 

If you’re ready for the next big step in your career and want a career full of fun and excitement and to be a part of a fast-paced growing company, then JOIN our team and become a part of an organization that values PEOPLE, SAFETY, INNOVATION, COLLABORATION, INTEGRITY, ACCOUNTABILITY & SUSTAINABILITY. 

Benefits: 

As an employee-owned company, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes excellent benefits for you and your family: 

• 401(k) Plan with 50% Company Match (no cap) and immediate 100% vesting 
• Annual incentive program based upon performance, profitability, and achievement 
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance – 100% Paid for Employee 
• Term Life, AD&D Insurance, and Voluntary Life Insurance 
• Disability Income Protection Insurance 

• Pre-tax Flexible Spending Plans (Health and Dependent Care) 
• Holidays/Vacation/Personal Time/Life Events Leave 
• Numerous training opportunities and company paid membership for professional associations and licenses 

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Southland Industries and all its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing our employees with a safe work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Southland Industries are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, gender, gender identity, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, family care or medical leave status, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Southland Industries will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. 

**All employment offers are contingent upon successful, drug tests, background checks and professional reference checks. ** 

**We are not able to offer sponsorship of employment at this time** 

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