Position Summary
The Director of Safety, Quality & Training is a member of the leadership team responsible for providing strategic and tactical leadership, direction, implementation and maintenance of all Safety, Quality & Training programs and controls for the entire organization.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Manage all SQT performance tracking and legal compliance
- Keeps the President informed of the important factors influencing the safety compliance and overall health of the organization
- Assists with new employee activities regarding on-boarding related to SQT
- Analyzes data and performance metrics to identify key areas of improvement
- Provides proactive recommendations to prevent incidents and injuries and drives continuous improvement
- In partnership with Operations leadership, develop SQT goals, objectives and metrics consistent with company objectives.
- Develops, implements, reviews, updates and administers SQT programs, training requirements, Quality Assurance Programs, SOPs, and policies to drive continuous improvement and promotes safety culture consistent with company values
- Drives the improvement of OSHA total recordable incidence rate (TRIR), days away, restricted, transferred (DART) rate, vehicle accident rate, and Experience Modification Rate (EMR)
- Maintains and reports OSHA 300 logs
- Reviews and reports data through required compliance entities, such as ISNetworld®, Avetta®, Gold Shovel Standard (GSS), Department of Transportation (DOT), National Compliance Management Service (NCMS), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and others
- Oversees investigation of damages, accidents and injuries and assists in the preparation of material and evidence for organizational use in hearings, litigation, and insurance investigations
- Oversee insurance claims, workers' compensation, general liability and auto programs
- Oversee worker reinstatement and alternative assignment practices (light duty)
- Responds to personnel inquiries regarding safety issues for the purpose of investigating, determining root cause and/or corrective measure recommendations
- Leads monthly/quarterly safety program review and safety meetings
- Leads the dissemination of weekly toolbox meeting materials and presentation of appropriate monthly safety topics
Education & Experience
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience (10+years)
- It is preferred that candidates have professional certification(s) or willingness to attain such as CSMC, STSC, CHSP, CHST, etc within 1 year of employment
- Understanding of Safety Management Systems in the construction industry
- Keen knowledge and understanding of Operator Qualification Programs CFR Part 192 & 195 and associated codes