Safety Director jobs in Louisiana

The role of a Safety Director in construction is to provide the most important support service for construction personnel—safety. The goal of Safety Director is to help all Employees to execute their tasks safely. To do so, Safety Directors conduct, site inspections, assess different work conditions, adhere to the health and safety protocols imposed by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and identify possible work-related safety issues and risks on projects, with the purpose of designing appropriate solutions to prevent issues from arising.

The Safety Director ensures that all employees are in a safe environment by continuously implementing, evaluating, and monitoring health and safety protocols. They also develop and implement strategies to control risks in the workplace and assure that the company complies with workplace safety regulations.

Safety Director Responsibilities

• Develop and ensure operator qualifications and safe equipment operating techniques.
• Plan, lead, and participate in company wide and job site safety meetings.
• Conduct monthly safety committee meetings with team supervisors.
• Review and update monthly, all site-specific safety plans with the project teams.
• Follow up with subcontractor representatives, employees, and supervisors to ensure proper disciplinary procedures.
• Implement, inspect, and maintain job sites and office manuals.
• Train employees in various safety procedures according to the construction safety management plan.
• Conduct routine (weekly) safety inspections on all job sites to ensure safety procedures are in place. Implement disciplinary procedures when non-compliance with company policies is discovered.
• Record and compile data, update logs, monitor equipment, and schedule maintenance.
• Update and maintain the company’s contingency and recovery plan.
• Perform and oversee the investigation of accidents, injuries, and unsafe working conditions including interfacing with workers’ compensation claims.
• Communicate with injured workers and plan return to work strategies.

Safety Director Qualifications

• 5 year experience in construction safety and health program management.
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) Certification
• Knowledge of OSHA, local safety laws, and other regulatory agencies.
• Holds OSHA certification(s).
• Sound/ethical judgment, strong leadership skills, and ability to work independently. 
• Ability to follow and uphold company policies and procedures. 
• Proficient using Microsoft Office Suite.
• CPR/First Aid Certified.
• Experience working on commercial and/or civil construction projects.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

License/Certification:

• Certified Safety Professional (Required)
• OSHA 30 (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Thibodaux, LA 70301 (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Thibodaux, LA 70301