What We Are Looking For:

We are seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable Director of Health, Safety, and Environment to join our team. You will play a critical role in ensuring a safe and healthy work environment for our employees and visitors. Your expertise in identifying and mitigating potential hazards, implementing safety protocols, and promoting a culture of safety will be essential to maintaining our commitment to employee well-being.

Our dedicated team operates in dynamic environments, excelling at tasks that demand working at heights, around water bodies, in traffic, and even nighttime operations. We operate our own manufacturing facility onsite and support a small fleet of vehicles. This position will be instrumental in keeping all our employees safe while we work to keep the public safe.

Roles & Responsibilities:

Own and maintain all aspects of the company health and safety plan including but not limited to updating policies and procedures, communicating and training on new updates, and uploading current policies for contracts/proposals.
Stay current with relevant health and safety regulations, codes, and standards and verify that BDI’s safety plan is in compliance with local, state, and federal safety regulations.
Conduct regular workplace inspections to identify potential hazards and risks.
Evaluate the safety and efficiency of tools used by the field staff, including maintenance and programmatic budgeting.
Develop relationships with vendors for optimal pricing and coverage.
Support senior leadership in incident reviews and independent auditor reviews of policies and procedures.
Assess workplace processes, equipment, and systems for safety concerns and update as needed.
Effectively communicate with staff and project managers on continuing the safety culture throughout the organization.
Ability to represent the organization when meeting with clients for all aspects of the business.
Perform regular safety audits to evaluate compliance and effectiveness of safety programs.
Generate reports detailing audit findings, recommendations for improvement, and implement changes as required.
Develop and implement emergency response plans and procedures.
Review and approve job hazard analyses (JHA) prepared by site supervisors and project managers before they mobilize to site. Own, develop, and deliver safety training programs to employees and subcontractors at all levels.
Develop and implement safety calendar with annual compliance and training milestones.
Conduct refreshers, workshops, and seminars to raise safety best practice awareness.
Assess the need for and provide appropriate PPE to employees based on positional needs.
Ensure proper usage and maintenance of PPE in compliance with regulations.
Communicate safety information to employees through various channels.
Prepare health and safety report for quarterly corporate board meetings.
Act as the main point of contact for safety-related questions and concerns. Investigate workplace incidents, accidents, near misses, and injuries.
Analyze root causes of incidents and develop recommendations to prevent future occurrences.
Work with human resources to ensure all injuries and accidents are accurately recorded in OSHA logs and appropriate corrective action is issued.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in occupational health and safety, environmental science, or equivalent experience in a similar role.
10+ years of experience in a health and safety focused role and proven experience (typically 5+ years) as a health and safety director /manager, or similar role.
OSHA 30 required; other relevant certifications are a plus (SPRAT, CDL, MEWP, etc.).
In-depth knowledge of safety regulations and guidelines, including OSHA standards.
Proven experience with construction sites, ropes access and working near/over water a plus.
Willing to travel as required to facilitate the scope of the role.
Able to lift at least 50 lbs. and work under moderate physical activity as needed in the field.
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail to assess hazards and risks effectively.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
Proficiency in using safety management software and tools.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team.

Benefits and Compensation:

Starting Salary: $110,000 - $140,000 per year, dependent on experience

We offer a comprehensive, industry-leading compensation and benefits package designed to support your personal and professional well-being:

Paid time off and paid holidays
401(k) with company match: 100% match on contributions up to 3%, plus 50% match on contributions up to 5%
Competitive medical insurance coverage with generous employer contributions
Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer funding
Company-paid life, AD&D, and disability insurance
Optional dental, vision, hospital, critical illness, accident, and pet insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

BDI provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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