Safety Director Job Description template and pdf with duties [2023]

Job summary 1

We're currently hiring for a Safety Director with the skills, vision, and capabilities to lead the Rail and Transit Solutions sector in the delivery of Systems Safety for complex rail and transit projects. The ideal candidate is a motivated, results-driven professional who is seeking growth and supporting the Rail and Transit Solutions team within the Company to advance, implement and maintain a Systems Assurance methodology. The Safety Director will be responsible for activities including but not limited to typical project development and implementation cycles, developing system assurance activities and deliverables, familiarity with hazard management, system safety plans, safety assurance, risk assessment, reliability engineering, and modeling. This person will be tasked with business development and proposal writing, working across design and construction rail-related projects, and/or the ability to develop and lead safety management-related workshops. It is expected that you will work well with other employees or independently as well as possess strong oral and written communication skills when interacting with outside vendors and clients. Candidates should be able to work on multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and maintaining a high level of quality. Domestic and international travel may be required.

Duties & Responsibilities 1

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Reviewing and developing system assurance and certification plans, processes, and documentation following international standards.
Overseeing staff preparing detailed plans and analyses for all stages of a project
Preparing technical documents/reports and presenting to clients, project teams, etc.
Continuous, effective communication and relationship building with clients in the development and implementation of projects
Promotion, development, and leadership of the discipline within Rail and Transit Solutions
Identification of hiring and staffing requirements, and the development and management of the team as a discipline to support the overall RTS sector portfolio of projects, and pursuits
- Developing and maintaining productive working relationships with industry bodies and clients
- Coordination with the Corporate Safety team to support training surrounding occupational health and safety, accounting for federal, state, and local regulations Offering input to bids and pricing for projects around the role, level of effort, and activities required to meet the project requirements.
- Maintain and monitor the application of the sector Policy.

Requirements & Skills 1

A Bachelor’s degree in an applicable safety, engineering, or another technical discipline with 15+ years of experience working directly with a transportation agency and/or an OEM or design-build contractor delivering system safety solutions to agencies.
The candidate must have expertise and experience in the following areas within the transit industry: system assurance, reliability, safety, and security. System Assurance experience is a must across the System lifecycle together with experience applying key industry standards such as MIL-STD-882, EN50126, EN50128, and EN50129 is preferred.
Experience in the development and application of Reliability, Availability, Maintainability, and Safety (RAMS) plans and analyses is essential, plus knowledge of interface and applicability with OHSA standards for projects. Experience in the application of security standards and processes as part of the overall System Assurance is an asset.

Job summary 2

The Safety Director is responsible for the administration, promotion, development, presentation, training, enforcement, and coordination of all phases of various safety programs across all operating companies to ensure the safety of our employees and compliance with company regulations, regulatory agencies, and national guidelines.

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Requirements & Skills 2

Ability to organize work and people in a fast-paced technical environment, including management of workloads, budgets, and schedules
PC skills including MS office and other related recordkeeping applications
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written for constant interaction with all departments and employee levels and outside customers.
Must be a highly organized, detail and customer (internal and external) oriented self-starter.
Ability to read and write technical safety policies and specifications and to understand related work applications
- Ability to handle competing priorities and deadlines effectively and respond well to last-minute, high-priority, time-sensitive projects.
- Ability to schedule, direct and organize work within a diverse department and coordinate work with other departments to maintain efficiency and facilitate group decision-making, team building, and conflict resolution.
- 10+ years of direct industry experience in all aspects of health and safety. BA/BS in related field preferred

Job summary 3

As a Safety Director, you will provide safety oversight, day-to-day management, customer interface, and required reporting and compliance mandates (both internal and external) for a specific area within our Region. You will support the safety/security of all operational, facility, and workshop activities within the region. The Safety Director provides the regional oversight to support compliance with all company, Federal, State, Provincial, Territorial, and Client regulations and serves as the conduit for the collection and reporting of all safety performance-related data from the region.

Duties & Responsibilities 3

Ensures the safe transportation of passengers to and from their destinations.
Measures and monitors compliance with company and agency policies and procedures.
Coordinates the support, roll out, and project management of all new safety initiatives, and training. and other safety activities within their region.
Manages and collects all information and data from locations within the regions necessary to complete monthly safety reports by all deadlines.
Works with the locations to ensure a proper analysis is conducted of each safety event occurring in the region.
- Identifies safety trends within the regions/locations and uses the trend information to recommend corrective actions.
- Has direct responsibility to ensure proper driving trainer staffing levels.
- Other responsibilities as requested or required

Requirements & Skills 3

College degree preferred
7 years proven experience in Safety/transportation and/or student transportation or comparable service industry showing consistent successful upward employment progression with multi-site responsibilities or 5+ years management experience.
Collision Investigation training.
Ability to interpret data and perform root cause analysis and assist others.
- State Instructor Certification in at least one of the states in the Region.
- Certified Smith System Defensive Driving Instructor.
- Experience leading change.

Job summary 4

The Safety Director is a position within the Delivery Business Unit at Sun Tribe Solar (STS). The Safety Director position is a leadership role with primary responsibility over the company’s safety outcomes including policies and procedures that govern construction standards. The Safety Director position reports directly to the Vice President of Construction and works closely with other key staff, including engineering, supply chain, field operations, and project management with the ultimate goal of achieving a vision of success through safety.

Duties & Responsibilities 4

Establishes and promotes core values of the company, with an emphasis on the core value of Safety
Sets strategic direction and vision for the safety function that aligns with company-wide objectives
Sets safety goals and measure performance against goals
Manages safety’s interaction with the broader organization by representing safety in leadership decision making, negotiating interdepartmental challenges, and communicating regularly back to team members relevant information regarding the company at large and other departments
Controls expenses and human resources decisions for the function including disciplinary actions
- Organizes workflows, establishing SOPs, and assign accountability
- Continuously improves the department’s capability
- Responsible for difficult, high-risk, or complex decisions, elevating when necessary

Requirements & Skills 4

Degree required: Bachelor's Degree is required.
A minimum of six years experience in Safety, Safety Management, or a related field is required
Certified Safety Professional (CSP), OSHA 500, or Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST) certifications are required
Demonstrate Company Core values
Extensive knowledge of current company safety policies and applicable Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to conduct training
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to details
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software

Job summary 5

The Safety Director manages all aspects of regional safety performance and the overall management of the Company's Work Safe Live Safe program in the region. The Safety Director visits construction projects, offices, prefabrication shops, and other work locations daily to inspect job sites to verify the Company’s safety programs are fully executed.

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Job summary 6

The Safety Director will possess proven critical thinking and analytical skills, demonstrated organizational acumen, and the ability to initiate and advance organizational growth and change while fostering a collaborative, inclusive, and supportive work environment, outstanding management and leadership with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and, extensive experience in crisis management, innovation, supervision, and employee development. In addition, the successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to diversity and inclusion; have knowledge of best practices in higher education law enforcement, emergency response, and risk management; keep a focus on personal growth and development for themselves as well as their team; maintain a service-oriented approach to working with colleagues, students, faculty, and staff, and other community stakeholders; and possess a willingness to embrace the University’s mission and values.

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Requirements & Skills 6

Ability to read and understand complex policies and procedures related to public safety issues and to develop, implement, and monitor processes that will ensure legal compliance.
Ability to coordinate with other college departments and divisions and with external agencies as needed.
- Ability to perform satisfactorily on a physical abilities test.
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
- Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Law, Public, or Business Administration, or a related field.

Job summary 7

The Safety Director ensures compliance with company and job site safety policies and procedures takes corrective actions and educates team members when necessary.

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Requirements & Skills 7

Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university in Occupational Health & Environmental Safety or Safety Management; or at least three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
To perform this job successfully, an individual should know Primavera Scheduling software, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Explorer), and Bluebeam.
Must be available to travel to job sites not yet determined for the duration of a given project.
Knowledge of CFR 1910 for general industry and CFR 1926 for construction desired.
- Familiarity with Zero Injury techniques of Construction Industry Institute desired.
- OSHA 30 Certification
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, including overnight hours and weekends as necessary based on the construction schedule.

Job summary 8

The Safety Director has four main areas of responsibility: facility oversight, fleet upkeep and maintenance, workplace safety, and food safety. S/he manages a support team overseeing the regular cleaning and repair of all facilities, the functionality of the Food Bank fleet of trucks, forklifts, and vehicles, and ensures workplace safety, health, and sanitation requirements are met. The Safety Director leads the Food Bank's Food Safety / Food Defense program and acts as the primary liaison for maintaining compliance with established standards. S/he chairs the Workplace Safety Committee and champions’ Company’s workplace safety programs.

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Job summary 9

Safety Director performs a variety of administrative duties, including filing, answering phones, receiving and communicating information, and performing other technical and administrative functions in an office setting. The primary goal of the Safety coordinator is to assist the Safety Manager in the safe operations of the entire terminal. This person must possess a reliable employment history with a strong attendance and punctuality record. The Safety Director must have an above-average amount of patience and a sincere desire to work with the public.

Duties & Responsibilities 9

Assist in recruiting, interviewing, hiring, and overall managing drivers.
Assist in maintaining DOT and Personnel files.
Work with other staff members on safety issues.
assist with safety issues with drivers, parents, students, school staff, etc.
- Acquire and maintain a good relationship with the public and the schools.
- Assist with social media posts and branding to recruit drivers
- Communicate well both verbally and written while creating an environment that is inviting to people, both internal and external.

Requirements & Skills 9

1-2 years experience in safety-related functions, preferably
Knowledge of Microsoft Office software products
Excellent telephone and written communication skills
Excellent employee relations and customer service skills
- Ability to read and interpret documents
- Ability to speak effectively with management, staff, and customers
- Ability to quickly learn software programs

Job summary 10

The Safety Director provides overall leadership for the advancement of the Company’s Health and Safety Culture. Working with the Corporate Safety Committee, and others, the Safety Director is ultimately responsible for Company-wide safety programs, policies, procedures, training, metrics, and communications, ensuring that programs comply with OSHA and other industry standards. The Safety Director has the responsibility to provide leadership in the way of communication, guidance, implementation, compliance, and awareness of safety training policies and directives.

Safety Director Job Description