Safety Director

Sacramento Drilling • Full-time • Sacramento, CA 95815 • 3w ago

Job Summary
The Safety Director plays a pivotal role in ensuring the overall safety and well-being of SDI’s employees, visitors, and assets. The Safety Director is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing comprehensive safety programs, policies, and procedures, while fostering a culture of safety throughout SDI. The Safety Director acts as a key liaison with regulatory agencies and internal stakeholders, continually assessing and mitigating risks to prevent accidents, injuries, and other safety-related incidents.

Responsibilities

Plans, administers, modifies, and enforces policies relating to all phases of corporate safety personally, or through subordinate supervisors.
Responsible for all OSHA and ISN reporting and compliance requirements.
Manages training of site safety managers and employees in coordination with department heads and other support staff.
Conducts regular on-site inspections of construction projects. Observe workplace conditions and make necessary recommendations for corrective actions regarding health and safety.
Conducts safety audits of company programs and processes to ensure they meet company safety objectives.
Manages and tracks environmental hazards and hazardous waste removal from site including waste from maintenance/repair operations.
Review client safety programs and health and safety manuals supporting project preconstruction activity.
Submits daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual reports and bulletins as needed.
Works with project site managers to record weekly job site safety meetings and periodically attends to give feedback and presentations.
Review and investigate accidents, incidents, and/or serious injuries. Carefully analyze reports from accident investigations to ascertain causes (Root cause analysis).
Works with insurance carriers in investigating and reporting workers’ compensation cases as well as investigating, administrative compliance and reporting of safety incidents.
Works with and supports project-specific site safety managers. Develops site-specific safety plans and supporting safety documents (job safety folders)
Maintains the SDI site safety and corporate handbook/procedures and policies as required by management.
Plans and conducts new employee safety orientation to meet company guidelines and foster a positive attitude toward SDI’s goals.
Develop a working relationship with the unions and keep management abreast on new union safety policies and rules.
Travel as required by management to job sites, seminars etc.
Organize and conduct quarterly safety all-hands meetings.
Provides labor and equipment safety training on an as-needed basis.
Developing, implementing, and overseeing safety initiatives across SDI.
Collaborate with departments to establish safety protocols, conduct risk assessments, and monitor compliance with safety regulations.

Job Specific Activities/ Responsibilities/ Duties:

Conducting regular site inspections, identifying potential hazards, and implementing corrective measures.
Investigate accidents, near misses, and safety violations, and recommend corrective actions.
Coordinating safety training programs, ensuring the proper use of personal protective equipment, and maintaining records of safety activities and incidents.
Participates in safety audits and compliance assessments.
Oversee administrative tasks, such as contract negotiation, procurement, and document management, to maintain project documentation.
Plan, coordinate, and supervise construction projects from conception to completion.
Enforce and promote a safety culture on-site, ensuring all team members adhere to safety protocols and regulations.
Documentation and record-keeping.
Safety protocol implementation and monitoring.
Quality control and assurance.
Collaborate with departments to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
Conduct safety audits and risk assessments.
Maintain safety records and prepare reports for regulatory agencies.
Lead safety training and awareness programs for employees.
Stay updated on evolving safety regulations and best practices.
Acts as the point of contact with regulatory bodies, maintains safety records, and conducts employee training programs.
Cultivate a safety-conscious culture within the organization.
Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities:

In-depth knowledge of federal, state, and local safety regulations.
Familiarity with occupational safety standards and best practices.
Strong understanding of risk assessment and management.
Excellent grasp of safety data analysis and reporting.
Effective communication, training, and interpersonal skills.
Proficiency in safety management software and tools.
Leadership and team management abilities.
Crisis management and emergency response knowledge.
Familiarity with construction or industrial site operations.
Risk assessment and hazard identification skills.
Strong understanding of emergency response procedures.
Proficiency in safety data analysis and reporting.
Problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
Knowledge of safety equipment and technologies.
Strong knowledge of construction and solar industry practices.
Excellent understanding of safety regulations and compliance.
Leadership and team management abilities.
Quality control and assurance techniques.
Leadership and team management expertise.
Environmental and sustainability considerations in construction.
Risk assessment and management.
Must be proficient in MS Office including Excel, Word, and Outlook.

Education/ Experience:

A Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Engineering, (or equivalent) and/or 7+ years’ experience in a related field.

Certificates/ Licenses: