Regional Safety Manager

VSC Fire and Security, Inc., a leading fire protection and life safety system contractor, is seeking an experienced Regional Safety Manager to join our team. This position can be based in Austin, Dallas, or Houston, Texas or Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. 

What we offer:

• Competitive salary.
• Company vehicle for travel to various office locations.
• Options for Medical, Dental and Vision insurance for you and your family.
• A 401K plan with a company match.
• PTO and Paid Holidays.
• Opportunities for training and advancement.
• Relevant educational and licensure reimbursement for qualified candidates.
• Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Life Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Referral Bonuses.

What you need:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in the construction safety field.
• OSHA 510 or 511 certified (or more) required. Trainer status (OSHA 500) for OSHA 10 and 30 a plus.
• Ability to travel to offices and job sites on the local market, surrounding states, and other markets as needed up to 70% travel.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, bilingual in English/Spanish preferred. 
• Ability to manage time and work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to motivate employees.
• Exceptional attention to detail and communication skills.
• Eagerness for professional development and growth.
• Ability to pass various background checks.
• Reliable transportation, valid State Driver's License with acceptable driving record for potential use of company vehicle.

What you will do:

• Create and update division safety plans to address incident count and cause of loss, OSHA activity, division hiring needs and employee experience level, and changing project requirements.
• Conduct visits to each division and meet with leadership to assess safety needs, review loss history and provide training.
• Conduct safety audits with office safety advocate to verify advocates’ audit abilities and act as resource to develop advocate’s ability to positively affect safety.
• At conclusion of safety audits, develop robust action plan for improvement opportunities. Ensure plan is implemented and measured to determine success.
• In partnership with divisional leadership, investigate cause of loss, establish corrective action plan, implement plan and, measure outcome.
• Create Divisional KPI's based on data affecting safety outcomes (both frequency & severity). KPI’s focus on reducing job site injuries and strengthening safety culture.
• Conduct timely discussions with Regional and Division managers reviewing results of job site incidents, safety audits and training needs.
• Act as VSC spokesperson for OSHA Citations. Be responsible for investigation, negotiations with OSHA and development and implementation of action plan with Division management input.
• Conduct training for division staff to include: new hires, Mobile Elevated Work Platforms, Heavy Equipment, Confined Space, LOTO, OSHA 10, OSHA 30 and other safety subjects as needed or required.
• Distribute Safety Alerts to Divisions on needs identified via analysis of incidents, safety audit improvement ops, etc. and ensure communication and understanding by field employees.
• Works with Claims Manger on all workers’ compensation and auto claims including investigations, reporting, compliance, follow up care, and communication with third party administrator.
• Participate in corporate weekly workers compensation meeting as required by Director of Safety.
• Individual KPI’s include: number of jobsite visits, number of training classes, regional and division incident frequency and severity measures, Procore and LMS system utilization.
• For each division ensure posting of OSHA Form 300A, assist with JHA development and updates.

This role is designated as safety-sensitive due to responsibilities that could entail the use of motor vehicles, mobile equipment, working at heights, climbing ladders, and utilizing lift equipment.