Safety Director - Sheakley Workforce Staffing

Sheakley is hiring a safety director for our client in Portsmouth, VA. Our client is one of the nation's leading construction contracting firms.

Compensation Package:

$120K/year

Relocation assistance available

Staffing Type: Direct Hire W2 Full Benefits

Scope of Work: Developing and implementing business health and safety policy and risk management guidelines. Safety Initiatives & Vision, Safety Loss Control, Safety Culture, Safety Reporting

Position approx Start: ASAP

Position Hours/Schedule: 40hrs/wk M-F

Certification Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Safety and Health or similar discipline.

• 5-7 years of safety experience in the construction field.
• 10 years' experience in safety in the construction industry with 2-4 of those years in the marine construction industry in place of a Bachelor's degree.

Job Summary:

Our client offers industry-leading solutions above and below the waterline, combining comprehensive expertise in all facets of commercial diving, marine construction, and crane rental and rigging. We execute all of our projects with safety and integrity. Our client is a growing company with a highly collaborative and dynamic work environment and team members who work vigorously to meet our customers' needs. No two days are the same! Our client is seeking a Safety Director.

The Safety Director serves as a subject matter expert and skilled leader in developing, communicating, and implementing occupational health and safety policies and procedures to promote and ensure effective safety operations in the organization. The Safety Director ensures the workplace follows OSHA and state, local, or industry-specific safety regulations. The Safety Director also oversees the process for onsite audits/inspections, safety orientation training and guidance, and staying current on all safety regulations to ensure that the company remains compliant.

Duties/ Responsibilities:

• Promote and embrace clients Core Values in all aspects of the job.
• Understand operational characteristics of business and promote safety directives.
• Promote business health and safety policies, risk management safety Initiatives & vision.
• Embody and represent safety culture, communication and safety reporting.
• Maintain safety procedure manuals, OSHA and Construction industry standards.
• Ensure regulatory, legal, and industry compliance.

• Design and maintain procedural lists and documents for safety department, to include customer facing databases.

• Oversee process and deliver briefings focused on incident trends and prevention.

• Oversee and advise the use of safety equipment.

• Conduct safety and risk audits and inspect facilities for adherence to fire, hazard, and safety guidelines.

• Led investigation teams into incidents to determine causal factors and preventive measures.
• Perform regular safety hazard assessments to reduce risks and promote positive behaviors at all levels.
• Work closely with safety team members, division leaders, project managers, superintendents and foreman to maintain optimum levels of communication to effectively and efficiently complete projects.
• Oversee onboarding process of new employees, including training, mentoring, and new hire documentation to maximize effectiveness.
• Respond to safety concerns.

• Work daily with operations to assess associated risks of operations.
• Ensure all state and federal Health and Safety and Environmental protocols and laws are being followed for all applicable industries.
• Promote the attainment of safety goals and plans for all departments and lead Safety Committee
• Coordinate employee injuries and light duty.
• Ensure that SDSs are being maintained.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent Communication and Cooperation skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to interpret OSHA regulations as they pertain to construction and maritime standards.
• Proactive Management and leadership with a commitment to leading by example.
• Strong organization skills and sharp attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Logistical planning and Critical thinking.
• Analytical and Problem Solving proficiencies.
• Multitasking and Prioritization.
• Computer experience.
• Hazard assessment.
• Belong to appropriate associations.
• Continuing Education.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Safety and Health or similar discipline.
• 5-7 years safety experience in the construction field.
• 10 years' experience in safety in the construction industry with 2-4 of those years in the marine construction industry in lieu of Bachelor's degree.

Other Requirements:

• OSHA 500 and OSHA 5400 - Authorized Trainer Certification (Desired, but capability to get certification within 6 months of hire)
• OSHA 10, 30, and 510
• EM385-1-1. (Desired)
• Subject matter expert (SME) in applicable OSHA and USCG regulations
• SME Health and Safety State and Federal laws
• First Aid/ CPR/ AED certified.
• CSP or ASP Certification (Desired)
• OSHA HAZWOPER 40 + 8: (Desired)

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to traverse and inspect all areas of jobsite in all types of weather; this may include walking, climbing, reaching, bending, crawling, or stretching.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time.
• Exposure to characteristic construction and marine site dangers.
• Ability to see and respond to dangerous situations.
• Must be on-call to address incidents, injuries, emergencies, bad weather, and other issues at the jobsite.
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
• Prolonged periods of sitting and work on a computer.