Safety Director - Neal Electric Corp. - Los Angeles

Job description
Neal Electric Corporation located in the city of Poway, CA is a leading company in the electrical construction industry. We perform construction of small to large projects in the electrical market. We have an exciting opportunity for the right person to manage, direct and supervise the activities of the safety department, including risk assessment and transference, safety, industrial hygiene, liability and property exposure; to develop, and implement the corporate safety and accident prevention program and ensure all employees have a safe environment in which to work. Ensure the Company complies with all state, federal, and local regulatory requirements.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Lead the safety function for the Company and continue the developing, implementing, and maintaining a world class safety culture.
Act as the primary Cal-OSHA contact and accompany all safety, health and insurance inspectors on walk through tours.
Be extremely well versed and current with all health and safety related state and federal regulations applicable to the Company.

Coordinate/assist in preparing written OSHA appeals for safety violation citations
Recommend goals, objectives and work plans for the Risk Management Department
Research and evaluate the Company’s exposure to loss and potential risks; recommend and implement methods to reduce eliminate or transfer potential losses and risk to the Company.
Participate in the inspection and review of the Company’s operations and facilities for safety/risk management provisions and recommend appropriate corrective action.
Develop and implement program policies and procedures; ensure conformance of program operations to standards regulations; meet with affiliate executives to address safety, and liability concerns that relate to safety.
Develop and implement standardized employee and craft safety orientation training programs
Review documentation to insure all required records and reports are complete, accurate and submitted per established procedures, and implement appropriate corrective action as required
Prepare and present reports and statistical data relating to safety/risk management program performance to upper-management and field supervisors
Develop job specific plans for fall protection, crane picks, confined space, excavation, energizing and electrical shut downs.
Maintain HazMat program for all field facilities and Company’s OSHA and HazMats related permits
Ability to perform Root Cause Analysis as part of incident investigations
Perform related duties as assigned

Desired Skills and Experience
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
Bachelors Degree in occupational safety/health education or combination of training and practical experience.
Must possess a minimum of 10 years environmental, health, and safety experience in the construction industry as well as multiple years of experience in other related industries that work in extremely hazardous environments such as refineries, hazardous waste, electric, etc.
Must be able to train employees on OSHA 30 hour, NFPA 70E, qualified rigger, C.P. excavation, confined space entry, scaffold use, fall protection, aerial lift, fork lift, First Aid & CPR, etc.
Competent in EM385-1-1, possess 40 Hour EM385-1-1 certificate
Competent in MUTCD , NFPA70E, DOT, EPA, OSHA, CAL/OSHA, EM385-1-1
Possess current OSHA 500 trainer status
CHST or CSP Certification required
LICENSE: Possession of or ability to obtain a valid class C California driver’s license
SKILLS, PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:
Thorough understanding of and ability to enforce federal, state, local and company regulations
Ability to recognize hazardous situation and implement corrective measures essential.
Good interpersonal and communication skills required. Must have extensive knowledge of applicable safety regulations, regulatory requirement and industry standards for electrical construction and general industry.
Ability to maintain confidentiality, possess good organizational and problem-solving skills.
Must be proficient in Microsoft Word & Excel, PowerPoint and have knowledge of spreadsheet applications.
Must be able to operate a motor vehicle.

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