Safety Director at American Refrigeration LLC focusing on safety culture and compliance for industrial refrigeration. Leading safety initiatives and training while collaborating with management and project teams.
Responsibilities
Sets the standard for the organization’s safety culture with a strong emphasis on industrial refrigeration safety
Acts as professional advisor and resource to the construction and service management teams including Project Managers, Site Superintendents, Foremen, and Service Managers
Serves as the leader in setting safe operating standards, developing, and delivering training designed to address governmental and customer requirements, as well as behaviors that cause accidents involving ammonia, CO2, and refrigeration systems
Collaborates closely with the President, serves on the senior management team, and performs in an advisory role across both construction and service operations
Assess worksite hazards and develop appropriate controls/standards by developing site-specific safety plans as required by the General Contractor/customers
Conduct shop and jobsite audits in conjunction with competent personnel onsite
Act as a liaison between controlling contractor and field personnel to coordinate, enforce site safety initiatives, and act as a subject matter resource in a manner that communicates a culture of safety and builds trust
Proactively manage trade partners and subcontractors; provide coaching and corrective feedback relative to safe work practices and conditions
Onboard field personnel and educate the workforce on recognizable hazards and Safe Work Authorization Plans or Job Hazard Assessments
Actively represent the company during insurance, OSHA, EPA, and PSM/RMP inspections for industrial refrigeration operations
Investigate refrigeration-related accidents, ammonia releases, and near miss incidents to determine root causes and lessons learned
Design and deliver training standards/materials that meet governmental and customer compliance standards, additionally addressing behaviors causing accidents
Manage and maintain records: OSHA compliance, IIAR and PSM/RMP documentation, injury management, training/learning management system, client reports, ISN & AVETTA records
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health & Safety
10–15 years of field experience working as a professional safety manager/director in building construction environments
Firm understanding of construction and industrial refrigeration safety standards and regulations (IIAR, OSHA, ANSI, NFPA, NEC, EPA, PSM/RMP)
Technical capabilities in Fall Protection, Industrial Refrigeration Ammonia and CO2 Process Safety Management, Rigging, and Arc Flash exposures working live
Earned certifications that demonstrate mature understanding of the field as well as ability to lead others and develop a culture of safety. Examples: BCSP qualified credentials including OHST, ASP, CSP, or CHST; OSHA 10 & 30 trainer’s certification; First Aid and CPR trainer’s certification.
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