Safety Professional

This position is classified as salaried non-exempt and is eligible for overtime compensation in accordance with applicable federal and state wage and hour laws.
Summary

The primary role of the Safety Professional is to provide site safety leadership, ensure compliance with facility and corporate safety standards, implement safety directives, improve safety performance, and uphold company/ facility safety rules, policies, and procedures. The job requires a socially poised, people-oriented, and motivating team player. This position involves leading safety discussions, encouraging engagement, and inspiring others to work safely and effectively. The Safety Professional identifies and implements methods to prevent accidents, maintain a safe work environment, and build a strong safety culture. B&D’s success hinges on safety professionals who can make a real impact.
Benefits
·  401(k) program with discretionary safe harbor (no contribution required)
·  Excellent health, dental, and vision insurance
·  Flexible PTO
·  8 Paid holiday
·  Collaborative and supportive culture

Responsibilities

· Safety management of people, supplies, equipment, and B&D’s Behavior-Based Safety Program (BBS)

· Implement and administer safety programs at each worksite, assist project management in developing site-specific safety programs, and conduct safety orientation and training

· Provide safety counseling and coaching to employees to promote safe work practices and methods

· Ensure all employees have and maintain OSHA training

· Develop and deliver training based on the analysis of employee functions as needed

· Maintain monthly maintenance and reporting of BBS for company reporting

· Conduct toolbox talks for small to large groups of staff

· Develop, review, and provide possible updates as needed for safety plans

· Document, report, and track safety violations/ incidents

· Conduct worksite observations

· Analyze leading and trailing indicator safety data

· Maintain company and government compliance

· Prevent workplace health and safety hazards

· Develop and implement frameworks for risk management

· Interpret and communicate B&D’s policies and procedures to team members and external stakeholders

· Deliver clear, effective presentations and engage in public-speaking situations

· Demonstrate strong active-listening and clear communication to ensure openness to diverse perspectives and feedback

· Collaborate closely with team members while showing initiative, problem-solving, effective communication, and leadership skills

· Maintain a positive, professional demeanor and provide strong customer service skills

· Manage change regarding organization-wide initiatives

· Research and strategize on emerging and complex risks

· Collaborate across the business on varying enterprises

· Physical demands include long hours of sitting, using a computer, standing, pulling/pushing, walking, lifting, climbing, and site walks

· Job requires intermediate computer proficiency and advanced critical thinking skills

· Work schedule and site hours may vary; flexibility to accommodate extended or irregular hours is required

· This role requires flexibility to travel as needed over time in response to evolving company, project, and operational requirements

· Other duties, activities, and responsibilities may vary and change as assigned

· This position is contingent on passing a background check, drug test, clearance to operate a company vehicle and must hold a valid drivers license

Education and Experience

· High School Diploma or equivalent required

· Bachelor's in Environmental Health and Safety, Business Administration, or relevant field preferred

· 5+ years of direct safety experience required

· Valid OSHA 500 or CHST certification required