Job Description

Holmes Electric is actively seeking a Safety Director to provide effective leadership and direction of their health and safety programs companywide while actively supporting. This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified individual to spearhead the continued growth and improvement of our health and safety efforts for the company’s employees and operations. This position is responsible for the development, implementation, and oversight of safety and health programs across all company operations, including job sites, facilities, and offices. This role ensures with OSHA, NFPA 70E, NEC and other applicable safety regulations, and fosters a safety-first culture throughout the organization.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Promote Holmes Electric’s Safety Program.
• Develop, implement, enforce safety policies and procedures in compliance with local, state and federal rules and regulations, specifically OSHA and Washington State Labor and Industries DOSH to establish a positive culture of health and safety.
• Schedule and perform regular job-site visits to ensure sites are free of hazards. Holmes Electric’s work area encompasses all of Washington State.
• Create, coordinate and present safety policies and procedures are current and effective in practice. This can and will include the corporate accident prevention program and site-specific safety programs.
• Assist Human Resource Manager with Worker’s Compensation Claims Management as needed. This can and will include accident investigations, coordination light duty and return to work programs with injured workers and job-site supervisors, developing light duty job descriptions, etc.
• Track and maintain required documentation, including weekly safety inspections, weekly safety meetings, drug testing tracking, employee safety training, safety equipment tracking, etc.
• Oversees DOI, Non-DOT, IBEW and other client-specific drug and alcohol testing programs and compliance, partnering with project managers, office and field staff, outside vendors and Human Resources to do so.
• Conduct and track new hire safety orientations.
• Evaluate loss reports and other data to determine injury or accident exposure sources and develop recommendations for action.
• Prepare and implement new safety and loss control programs to meet changing needs and expectations of Holmes Electric.
• Proactively manages Holmes Electric’s health and safety programs and provides leadership in a zero-accident culture, establishing best practice standards, continuously improving company safety efforts, auditing against expectations and keeping leadership apprised of status.
• Ensures that health and safety programs are value-added and engages in ongoing collaboration efforts relative to further engaging staff in health and safety initiatives companywide.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupations Safety and Health or related field required.
• 10+ years of progressive professional construction safety experience developing, implementing and managing Health and Safety programs, with at least two years’ experience in an electrical
  safety role.
• Proven experience utilizing NFPA 70E to mitigate employee exposures to potential and real energized electrical work.
• Professional certifications (CSP, ASP, CHST, etc.) are a plus, but not required.
• At minimum candidates must possess a current OSHA 30 Training Card, OSHA 500 Authorized Construction Trainer Card, is preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of local, state and federal health and safety regulations.
• Proven experience successfully managing multiple priorities and projects with critical deadlines; exceptional planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to utilize excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills when interacting with employees at all levels within the organization as well as clients and regulatory agencies.
• Ability to perform in a decisive and results-oriented manner, with strong business acumen, analysis and problem-solving skills.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and have a clean driving record.
• Must possess a current First Aid/CPR/AED Certification.

Status

Exempt

Pay Range

$115,000 – $150,000 annually. Actual compensation within the listed range is dependent upon experience, qualifications, and performance.

Benefits

• Fully paid medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401k retirement plan with matching company contributions
• Paid PTO policy that includes vacation and sick time
• Short-Term, Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance
• 7 Paid Holidays per year
• Discretionary Bonus Program
• EAP program
• Secure parking

Holmes Electric is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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