Vice President of Safety

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Company: MYCON General Contractors, Inc.

Location: Dallas, TX 75217

Description:

Description

  • Promote and ensure "Safety First" attitude throughout the project from all levels of management and operations.
  • Develops and maintains world class company and project specific safety and health programs, policies and procedures according to federal (OSHA), state and local safety standards.
  • Ensures all company safety policies and procedures are understood and implemented.
  • Work closely with field supervision and project team to plan more complex safety aspects of the project construction including critical lifts, work plans, etc.
  • Manage, monitor, and report safety incidents according to policy. Document unsafe violations or unsafe conditions/activities and ensures corrective measures are implemented.
  • Conducts onsite safety assessment as part of constant monitoring process
  • Assists the superintendent with investigating property damage and personal injury complaints.
  • Maintains safety files and records. Compile and complete reports and metrics as needed and/or required.
  • Conduct orientation and training as needed for new hires and current employees.
  • Educate project staff through on-the-spot training and toolbox safety talks. Communicates to project staff on the job site both good and bad safety practices that are observed during jobsite visits.
  • Schedules annual safety training such as OSHA 30 and CPR/First Aid for employees.
  • Coordinates safety programs with subcontractors.
  • Performs other position appropriate duties as required in a competent, professional, and courteous manner.


Requirements

  • Exceptional communication skills both written and oral, able to communicate to all levels of employees from field to executives
  • Ability to train and educate others while promoting a positive work environment.
  • Performs well under pressure and consistently meets deadlines
  • Team player and willing to go the extra mile to get the job done
  • Effective oral and written communication skills
  • The ability to perform a variety of tasks simultaneously and an accurate and timely manner.
  • Considerable skill in problem solving, conflict resolution, and managing confidential information/situations.
  • Behavior that supports positive work environment keeping in line with company mission and values.


QUALIFICATIONS

Required skills needed but not limited to the following:
  • OSHA 500
  • 10+ years' experience managing construction safety required; general contractor experience preferred.
  • Valid driver license required
  • Ability to travel frequently
  • Thorough understanding and ability to enforce all federal, state, local, and company safety and health regulations
  • Intermediate Microsoft Office skills


PHYSICAL DEMANDS
  • The physical demands described are a representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function soft his job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to sit, converse, and listen; use hands to touch, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and to reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
  • The employee must be able to lift and/or carry over 25+ pounds on a periodic basis and be able to push/pull over 25+ pounds on a periodic basis.
  • The employee must be able to stand and/or walk at least five hours per day.
  • Reliable, predictable attendance at the scheduled site/office
  • Ability to work in a sometimes stressful environment

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