Job Summary

• Provides regional direction and leadership for all safety functions; directs, coordinates and is responsible for the implementation and maintenance of Simon Safety programs and associated activities.

Main Responsibilities

• Embrace the Company’s safety culture, actively support all safety initiatives, and adhere to defined accountabilities implemented by the Safety Steering and Continuous Improvement teams
• Support, promote, and practice the Company core values, vision, and mission; follow code of ethics, workplace conduct, safety, and other established policies
• Support the Simon safety culture and other Company strategic initiatives
• Manages the investigation and review of all incidents/accidents and claims management in his/her region and is responsible for determining and initiating the appropriate corrective action
• Develops safety policies, procedures, and strategies for accident/incident prevention
• Advises management of potential safety hazards to personnel or company property and resolves such hazards
• Conducts routine inspections at job sites and on company premises for compliance and manages regional audits and inspections by OSHA and MSHA; wears the appropriate protective attire
• Leads safety meetings; coordinates, facilitates and/or conducts various safety related training activities including OSHA and MSHA deemed appropriate for achieving safety goals and objectives
• Collaborates effectively with all levels of team members to achieve company safety goals
• Work schedule varies based on operational requirements; may be required to work unpredictable and extended hours, including evenings and weekends

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety and Health or similar preferred
• CHST (Construction Health & Safety Technician) and/or OHST (Occupational Hygiene and Safety Technician) certification preferred
• Valid drivers’ license with clean driving history required
  

Skills

• 5 years of experience in heavy civil construction safety preferred
• Knowledge of OSHA, MSHA, DOT, and EPA rules and regulations required
• Computer and/or mobile device experience, including use of MS Office, Android and iOS applications required
• Knowledge of HCSS and HCSS Safety preferred

Physical Requirements

• Occasionally required to lift and /or move up to 50 pounds with or without assistance
• Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel
• Regularly required to communicate (talk and hear)
• Occasionally required to stand and walk, reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; visiting work sites may require walking over uneven terrain and some exposure to dust, chemicals, and loud noise
• Some travel with overnight stays away from home may be required
• Occasionally work in close proximity to heavy equipment and machinery, exposure to loud noise
• Occasionally exposed to typical construction site conditions, including dust and loud noise, and all-weather conditions

Compensation and Benefits

Compensation*: $80,000 to $100,000 annually DOE

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  Estimated target starting compensation; actual compensation to be determined based on assessment of an individual’s qualifications, education, and experience relevant to the role.

Other Compensation: Position is eligible for consideration of annual bonus compensation; assigned company vehicle; company cell phone; and company laptop.

The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Management may, at its discretion, assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.