Safety Director

New Braunfels, TX

The Safety Director will develop, coordinate, and implement occupational health policies and procedures to promote and ensure effective safety operations in the organization.

The Safety/Operations Administrator is responsible for supporting operations in the areas of injury prevention and injury reporting. They also partner with the management team to determine a safe approach to performing tasks assessment, provide clear client communications and assist in providing and managing regulatory compliance. This includes training our employees in both OSHA and industry-specific regulations, best practices and procedures. The Safety/Operations Administrator must be able to perform all safety related duties with nominal supervision and must be able to travel readily to support key customers.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Recommend process and product safety features which reduce employees' exposure   to work hazards.
  • Inspect facilities, machinery, and equipment to identify and correct potential hazards and to ensure safety regulation compliance.
  • Investigate work related incidents, injuries or occupational diseases to determine causes and preventive measures.
  • Report or review findings from incident investigations, facilities inspections, or environmental testing.
  • Interview employers and employees to obtain information about work environments and workplace incidents.
  • Maintain & apply knowledge of current safety policies, regulations, and operational processes.
  • Conduct safety audits to ensure that field safety performance meets with company expectations and that all safety deficiencies are met with expedited response to correct immediately.
  • Conduct or facilitate supervisory and field level training of regional personnel. Administer and ensure training policy compliance at the regional level. Conduct safety training and education programs and demonstrate the use of safety equipment.
  • Facilitate safety training to ensure that employees remain proficient in all aspects of safety related duties and that comprehension is mastered.
  • Conduct meetings with supervisors and employees to discuss such points as the standards, cited violations, lessons learned, and potential hazards and to resolve disputes regarding occupational safety issues.
  • Partner with GES to provide new hire safety orientations and develop materials for these presentations if required.
  • Maintain a safety-first culture that cultivates a team approach with an equal voice regarding leading safety management efforts.
  • Any other safety related duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

EDUCATION:

  • High school diploma/GED - Required
  • Associate or Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Safety or a related Field - Preferred

EXPERIENCE:

  • 2 years' experience in a safety role in the utility construction industry or seven years of operational experience in the utility construction industry - Required
  • 5 or more years in a safety role in the utility construction industry – Preferred
  • OSHA Certified 

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:

  • CSP, CUSP, COSS, ASP, ASHM, COSM, CSHM - Preferred
  • Valid Driver License and clean MVR – Required



Greenstone Electrical Services, LLC is a Non-union Company