Safety Director

Octane Design LLC

Safety Director

Phoenix, AZ
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    Company parties

    Competitive salary

    Dental insurance

    Employee discounts

    Free food & snacks

    Health insurance

    Paid time off

    Training & development

    Vision insurance

    About Octane Design

    Octane Design, LLC seeks an experienced, hands-on Safety Director to assist our General Contracting and 3PL divisions by developing and leading comprehensive safety strategies, encompassing compliance, training, loss prevention, culture, and professional oversight. This position is based on-site in Phoenix, AZ and requires frequent travel.

    What You’ll Do

    Under the direction of the Owner, the Safety Director is responsible for our overall safety strategy by proactively developing standards, policies and procedures across both divisions as well as managing client relationships and expectations. In addition to complying with federal, state, local and client regulations, the Director is responsible for record-keeping, metrics and necessary reporting. This position includes functioning as the liaison for clients, insurance carriers and regulatory agencies such as OSHA.

    General Overview

    Develop and implement an intrinsic, company-wide, safety-first culture that can be easily communicated and integrated to all General Contracting and 3PL stakeholders.

    Collaborate with Principals, GC and 3PL leadership to develop, prepare, and implement safety policies and procedures.

    Responsible for safety compliance, training, audits and recordkeeping.

    Function as the primary safety contact for colleagues, and externally for clients, vendors, subcontractor and regulatory entities.

    Identify and mitigate potential hazards and risks through regular inspections, site audits and PPE enforcement.

    Investigate safety incidents and take corrective action to prevent recurrences.

    Implement emergency plans and procedures, including appropriate contingencies based on site location and local risk assessments.

    What We Seek

    A minimum of 10 years’ experience creating and leading safety operations in a varied commercial construction environment, including tenant improvements, remodels, ground-up construction and fast-track schedules. Additional experience in third-party logistics involving warehouse operations, is particularly valuable.

    An accredited bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety & Health, Safety Management or a related field is preferred, although the equivalent of work experience and safety-related certifications (such as CSP, ASP, CHST, STS, OSHA 510, OSHA 500) will be considered.

    Additional certification or documented training for forklift, scissor, heavy equipment, or driving (non-CDL) is a plus.

    A minimum of 10 years’ experience creating and leading safety operations in a varied commercial construction environment, including tenant improvements, remodels, ground-up construction and fast-track schedules. Additional experience in third-party logistics involving warehouse operations, is particularly valuable.

    An accredited bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety & Health, Safety Management or a related field is preferred, although the equivalent of work experience and safety-related certifications (such as CSP, ASP, CHST, STS, OSHA 510, OSHA 500) will be considered.

    Proficiency with Procore Construction Management software or MS Project is necessary; Fieldwire experience highly desired.

    Highly proficient user of Microsoft 365 business suite tools.

    Frequent air and car travel required. A valid domestic driver license, Real ID or another TSA-approved document is required, along with the ability to pass a background check including MVR history.

    Able to lift and transport 50 lbs. at a time; frequent sitting, standing, bending and kneeling; extended use of common office equipment, telephone and computer screen required.

    How We Roll

    Collaborative, team-oriented environment in an accessible north Phoenix location

    Medical, dental, vision, life insurance and paid time off for humans, plus a pet plan!

    Meaningful work that’s appreciated, in support of a growing firm with loyal clients