Safety Team Lead

Job Summary:

The Safety Team Lead assists in developing, implementing, and auditing safety policies to ensure regulatory compliance. Supports safety programs across locations, assists other safety professionals, and promotes a strong safety culture by advising field employees, management, and customers on safety and injury prevention. Collaborates with safety leadership in team oversight, including workload delegation, schedule management, mentoring, and quality control of staff work. Additionally, leads safety projects and resource management planning with field and project partners.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Participate with safety leadership in workload delegation and schedule management to maintain required coverage. 
• Participate with safety leadership in mentoring and training of safety staff within the team.
• Review and quality control of team members' work.
• Lead safety project and resource management planning in collaboration with field and project management partners.
• Facilitate training in-person, virtually, or as an e-learning in collaboration with the Training Dept. 
• Train field leaders on their responsibilities in safety protocols, programs, and hazard identification.
• Build and maintain strong internal relationships with field leadership and other team members to drive positive change and strengthen our safety culture.
• Preparing for and responding to natural disasters (building evacuation drills).
• Build and maintain strong external relationships with clients, subcontractors, and industry & regulatory organizations.
• Assist in injury management by tracking follow-ups and communicating as needed.
• Ensure proper documentation is acquired in a timely manner and ensure appropriate management of work-related injuries and proper care for injured employees.
• Assist in developing and communicating site-specific safety plans and review the plan meets all customer requirements. Additionally, field engagements to ensure the site is following the site-specific safety plan.
• Respond to a safety incident in support and consultation. 
• Conduct incident investigations for gathering and storing all necessary documentation.
• Coach partners (e.g., field, shop, office) on safe practices and regulations.
• Managing internal and external safety inspections and audits, supporting job site hazard analysis, and ensuring that appropriate safety records are maintained.
• Reviewing serious injuries and incidents, analyzing corrective actions, and evaluating and recommending preventive measures.
• Identify hazards and recommend controls. Develop strategies to control exposure to hazardous environments and ensure that unsafe acts and conditions are corrected promptly.
• Assist with the proper selection of safety-related equipment, such as signage, relevant personal protective clothing, and other equipment.
• Provide technical expertise and advice on safety, safety management, and compliance.
• Liaise with organizations and relevant authorities to provide assistance, requested documentation, and follow-up protocols for audits and remedial actions. (e.g., OSHA)
• Assist with injury management by coordinating response, medical care, and return to work with the employee, supervisor, and Risk Management
• Support and assist with calling for a pause in work and leading a meeting to discuss safety issues and mitigation.
• Create and maintain evacuation plans, conduct drills, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
• Conduct research and develop statistical analyses to support management decision-making.

• Other duties as assigned by the supervisor

Position Requirements (Work Experience, Skills, Licenses, etc.): 

• Basic knowledge of safety/environmental principles and techniques
• Familiar with Federal, State, and local Environmental Health & Safety regulations
• Familiar with construction operations
• Ability to voice professional opinions and concerns in a tactful, authentic, and approachable manner to field leadership and stakeholders.
• Ability to identify safety-related exposures and propose corrective actions
• Demonstrate elements of leadership, teamwork, and interpersonal skills to build professional relationships
• Demonstrate a commitment to continuous growth by seeking out new learning initiatives and championing knowledge-sharing across the organization and with our external stakeholders
• Professional verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to take direction and follow through with commitments
• Exceptional organizational skills with close attention to detail
• Analytical thinking, good judgment, and problem-solving skills
• Able to work in a non-structured environment and flexible to reprioritize responsibilities with management direction
• Proficient in computer and data entry skills, Microsoft Office, Google, and the Apple suite of applications, and collaboration tools
• Ability to manage and re-prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Education and Experience:

• A minimum of 8 years of experience in construction, maintenance, safety, or operations is required. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in related industries, such as mechanical contracting or comparable commercial/industrial construction.
• Minimum of 2 years of leadership experience with the ability to delegate and direct the work of others.
• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited degree program in Occupational Safety and Health, Engineering, or related field of study, OR equivalent combination of education, training, and experience

Required:

• Must have a valid driver’s license meeting company requirements.
• CHST or CSP Certification required.

ACCO Competencies:

• Proactivity/Initiative: Recognizes what needs to be done and accomplishes it in a manner appropriate for one’s level/position and with minimal supervision.

• Perseverance: Shows wherewithal to fight for difficult goals despite challenges and to bounce back from adversity.

• Motivation/Dedication: Commits to excellence in pursuing unselfish goals. Initiates action with collective goals, takes responsibility, and shows personal humility.

• Technical Curiosity/Willingness to Learn: Interest in seeking out new experiences, knowledge, and candid feedback; demonstrating an openness to learning and change.

• Insight: The ability to gather and make sense of information that suggests new possibilities.

• Engagement: Shows a knack for using emotion and logic to communicate a persuasive vision and connect with people.

• People Skills: Is approachable and gains the mutual trust and respect of others. Understands people’s strengths & weaknesses and actively seeks to understand other perspectives.

• Communication: Fosters open, honest, candid and respectful communication. Effectively assesses, defines and communicates issues in a timely manner, both written and verbal.

• Teamwork: The ability to effectively work toward common goals with others by supporting, encouraging, and sharing information in an authentic and approachable manner.

• Big Picture: Understands and contributes to the organizations’ short- and long-term business strategy. On a personal level has independently developed a vision for short- and long-term career success.

• Problem-Solver: Ability to identify, analyze, and solve problems in support of personnel, group, department, or organizational objectives.

• Execution: Effectively takes a vision and translates into action by including the right people. Identify and remove barriers, when possible, to achieve results. Demonstrates appropriate compromise, effective time management, prioritization practices and holds team members (including themselves) accountable for their performance/conduct.

• Professionalism: Respectfully observes and challenges the status quo with intent for improvement. Can take direction, accept feedback, and take full responsibility for his/her actions. Lead by example through positive influence and ethical leadership with consideration of the entire organization.

Travel Requirements:

Must be available to travel between multiple sites.

Hours:

This is a non-exempt position from Monday through Friday. Work hours begin and end between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm with a one-hour break for lunch and two rest breaks. Eight hours per day is required and other occasional overtime may be necessary for business needs.

Physical Demands:

(The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

• Ability to move or transport equipment up to 25 lbs. with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Specific vision abilities are often required, including close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, as well as the ability to adjust focus. 
• Ability to stand, walk, and climb stairs or ladders for extended periods, often over various and uneven terrains.
• Use of hands and fingers for tasks such as tool use, equipment operation, and typing.
• Ability to inspect equipment in various positions/confined areas.
• Must be able to work in varying climate conditions, including heat and cold.
• Must be able to work safely at heights exceeding 20 feet and within permit-required confined spaces while wearing all necessary personal protective equipment (PPE) for extended periods.

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