Job Description:
The Safety Director will be responsible for establishing, promoting and maintaining a safe working environment for all Auzmet employees, site workers, and visitors by creating, reviewing and ensuring compliance with safety programs, regulations and guidelines. The primary focus of this role will be to identify potential hazards, implement preventative measures, conduct safety investigations, and provide training to enhance the overall safety culture within all project sites.
Responsibilities:
· The Safety Director will be responsible for creating and maintaining a company safety program, promoting and maintaining a safe working environment for all Auzmet employees, site workers, and visitors by ensuring compliance with safety regulations and guidelines
· The primary focus of this role will be to identify potential hazards, implement preventative measures, conduct safety investigations, and provide training to enhance the overall safety culture within Auzmet’s construction sites and manufacturing floors
· Conduct regular safety inspections and audits of construction sites, manufacturing facilities, equipment, and processes to identify potential hazards and ensure adherence to safety standards
· Investigate incidents and near-misses to determine root cause and recommend corrective action
· Develop policies and programs to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations
· Collaborate with staff and General Contractors to mitigate safety risks associated with their work areas
· Provide staff safety education, including ongoing trainings and refresher courses
· Maintain documentation, including incident reports, safety records, and training records
· Stay up to date with new industry regulations and trends, implementing best practices for continuous improvement
· Conduct emergency response drills and ensure emergency preparedness plans are in place
· Conduct Safety Committee meetings with staff and managers
· Perform other job-related duties and projects as assigned
Skills/Behaviors/Capabilities
The person who works in this role needs to be someone who can handle a fast-paced environment, work with multiple internal and external stakeholders, and bring structured solutions to complex problems.
The following skills, behaviors, and capabilities are required for this position:
· Ability to inspire and lead matrix teams to accomplish objectives
· Ability to hold staff accountable to achieving objectives
· Driver of processes and process improvement
· Ability to organize oneself and complete complex tasks
· Ability to analyze and quantify and document processes
· Comfort with responsibility and autonomy
· Attention to detail and a love of workflows and efficiency
· Ability to plan tasks and successfully communicate plans to others
· Curiosity and the humility to learn
· Confidence and capability to multi-task complicated issues at one time
· Strong oral and written communication skills
· Proficiency with Microsoft Office (e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook, Sharepoint)
· Comfort with a growing, fast-paced environment.
Qualifications and Relevant Experience:
· 7+ years of experience as a Safety Manager or similar role, preferably in a construction setting
· Ability to travel 40-60% of the time
· Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety, safety engineering, or related field (preferred but not essential).
· Previous experience as a Safety Director or similar role
· Working knowledge of OSHA, DOT, and other safety regulations
· Develop, review and Submit SSSP.
· Demonstrated experience conducting safety inspections and audits
· Strong understanding of hazard identification, risk assessment, and control measures
· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to train personnel
· Proficiency in safety management software and applications
· Proficiency in Microsoft Office
· Ability to work in various environments, including construction sites and manufacturing facilities
· Ability to make sound judgments in emergency situations
· Knowledge of local, state, and federal safety regulations, guidelines, and OHSA
· Working knowledge of construction techniques and methods
· Bachelor's degree in occupational health and safety, industrial engineering, or a related field required
· Knowledge of NFPA 101 Life Safety Code
· Valid driver's license required
· Certified Safety Manager (CSM) or Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
· OSHA 30 required
Equal Opportunity Statement
"We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law."
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $105,000.00 - $115,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Language:
Ability to Relocate:
- Dallas, TX 75211: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Dallas, TX 75211