Safety Director

About the Company

Midsouth Steel is a leading steel fabrication and erection company, offering innovative solutions for a wide range of applications. With a commitment to excellence, Midsouth Steel specializes in producing high-quality products for both commercial and residential applications. Our diverse portfolio and dedication to quality have positioned us as a trusted partner in our industry.

About the Role

This is a full-time on-site role for Safety Director at Midsouth Steel LLC. located in Atlanta, GA. The Safety Director is directly responsible for managing the safety and risk associated with construction projects and company operations. The Safety Director will proactively plan, direct, and implement the Company’s safety program to ensure a safe, healthy, and accident-free work environment. The Safety Director supports the Field in ensuring each construction project is conducting operations in a safe manner for the protection of our employees, clients, subcontractors, and the public. The Safety Director ensures compliance with all applicable federal, state, county, and local safety related regulations. The Safety Director sets the tone for corporate safety and risk management, demonstrates strong leadership skills, works well in a team environment, has excellent communication skills, and strives to enrich the Company Culture.

The Safety Director reports directly to the Chief Human Resources Officer and maintains proactive, frequent, and open communication.

Essential Job Functions:

• Oversees the Field in ensuring compliance with all aspects of managing Site Specific Safety Plans
• Responsible for facilitating early return to full duty work responsibilities for injured workers and to provide meaningful light duty transitional work opportunities.
• Oversees the Field and the Shop in ensuring the Company and its job sites remain hazard and accident free by conducting periodic safety inspections.
• Provide support to field staff in the event of an incident or inspection.
• Prepare study and analysis of industrial accident causes and hazards to health for use by company personnel and outside agencies. Make recommendations to resolve any deficiencies.
• Access ways for reducing claim costs and increasing the retrospective premium refund.
• Research and manage ways to reduce the net premium paid by improving the experience modifier.
• Record and compile data, update logs, monitor equipment and schedule maintenance.
• Support Ops Managers in maintaining safe work practices.
• Update and maintain the Disaster Plan. Train employees in proper procedures and conduct periodic emergency evacuation drills to ensure planning is effective in practice. Employees should know the placement of all fire extinguishers and first aid kits.
• Provide recommendations and assistance, along with the Field, to Project Managers and Superintendents, with respect to job site hazards, employee training, new/safe equipment operation and safe material or substance utilization.
• Ensure compliance with corporate worker’s compensation program including working with internal personnel and third-party administrators/legal counsel, to effectively investigate and resolve claims in an expeditious and cost-effective manner.
• Perform and oversee investigation of accidents, injuries, and unsafe working conditions to include interfacing with workers compensation claims and communication with injured workers and the return-to-work strategies. Cooperate in the preparation of material and evidence for organizational use in hearings, lawsuits, and insurance investigations. Provide recommendations for remedial action.
• Remain current on federal, state, county, and local safety regulations. Keep management advised of new or revised regulations and their projected impact.
• Plan and implement programs to train managers and employees in worksite safety practices, safe equipment operating techniques and fire prevention for job sites and offices.
• Facilitate employee training in first aid and CPR. Maintain training records in the employee files.
• Ensure new employees receive safety instructions prior to beginning work. Emphasize any specific site hazards and thoroughly explain all applicable precautions.
• Provide training and education to all levels of staff, as required by Federal and State safety regulations.
• Support the Field regarding all Subcontractor job specific Safety Programs.
• Review new Subcontractor pre-qualification documentation to ensure they have an acceptable safety record and communicate with the Project Manager of their acceptance or rejection.
• Plan and implement risk management, safety policies and procedures in compliance with all federal, state, county and local rules and regulations, including MSDS requirements, for both field and office operations, to maximize a safe working environment.
• Act as corporate contact for any federal, state, or municipal safety or risk management authority and/or personnel, including OSHA.
• Manage and oversee motor vehicle fleet safety program and conduct driver background investigations to qualify authorized drivers.
• Manage and oversee the substance abuse policy and programs.
• Manage hazardous materials control program.
• Represent the organization in community or industry safety groups and programs.
• Maintain a cooperative work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner to ensure positive relationships with clients, subcontractors, co-workers, and management.
• Frequently communicate with company President and Operations Managers to keep them apprised of pertinent issues.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPECTATIONS

Technical Knowledge

• 5+ years' experience in the construction, precast industry, or relative industry preferred.
• Worker’s Compensation Regulations
• AGC Retrospective Rating Program
• Ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial hygiene, safety management, environmental science, occupational health or related field.
• OSHA, DOSH, ANSI, NFPA, EPA
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST).
• Steel experience is a plus.

BENEFITS

• 401k
• 401k Matching
• Paid Time Off
• Sick Time
• Company offers a generous benefits package that pays 100% for medical, dental and vision.
• Short Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability

*Midsouth Steel provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Send your resume to hr@midsouthsteel.net