Safety Director

Thomas Industrial Coatings (TIC) is looking to fill the position of a Safety Director.  Reporting to the Company President, the Safety Director is responsible for overseeing the Safety Department to monitor and advise Operations/Management on compliance with the TIC Safety and Health Management System and State & Federal regulations.  The below tasks, responsibilities, skills, abilities, and certifications are not all encompassing as there are other duties assigned.

Tasks of the position include:

• Leading the Safety Department including Safety Coordinators and Safety Administrator
• Coordinating with the Workers Comp Broker on:

            Related insurance policies\

Risk management

Claims management issues

• Conducting and/or supervising the safety orientation of supervisors and employees
• Overseeing the drug and alcohol program in conjunction with human resources
• Managing the blood lead program
• Organizing and coordinating medical facilities and other emergency plans
• Organizing and monitoring and safety meetings and conduct training programs to provide information regarding specific safety issues, include weekly Toolbox Talks
• Inspecting work areas and operations to identify, and if necessary initiate actions to correct, unsafe work practices or unsafe conditions
• Assisting in the procurement of necessary safety equipment and materials
• Coordinating safety responsibilities with other project personnel
• Communicating with customers, clients and authorities on safety related matters
• Assisting supervisors in the investigation of accidents to determine cause and corrective measures
• Assisting supervisors during regulatory agency inspections and investigations
• Assisting in the investigation of violations of this accident prevention program
• Preparing and maintaining safety records and reports
• Assisting supervisors in the development or review of a job hazard analysis for each major phase of work and for types of operations that have not been analyzed
• Planning and developing any additional jobsite accident prevention requirements recognized during construction
• Coordinating and assisting the human resource department in working with the union and other agencies to acquire and maintain certifications for field personnel

Safety Responsibilities:

• Ensure departmental staff follow proper safety protocol
• Observe all safety rules established for your protection and guidance
• Use safety equipment and devices provided or required
• Work in a way that safeguards you and your fellow workers
• Report any, and all injuries, per company policies
• Arrive rested, alert, and aware of what is going on around you
• Be aware of recognizable hazards
• Know the correct, safe procedures for your job
• Comply with company drug and alcohol policies
• Hold and maintain a clean driving record

Experience, Education and Certifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety and Health Management or Safety Management or other related field
• Certified Safety Professional, CSP, or Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH)
• OSHA Authorized 10/30 Instructor
• 40- Hour EM385 Certification/ Content
• SSPC C-3 Lead Supervisor
• Safety Trained Supervisor
• CPR and First Aid certification

Thomas Industrial Coatings EEO Policy

To further the provision of equal opportunity to all persons and businesses without regard to their race, creed, color, religion, age, sex or national origin, and to promote the full realization of equal opportunity for minorities, females, the disabled, Vietnam-era veterans and disabled veterans through a positive continuing program it is the policy of the Thomas Industrial Coatings to assure that applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment without regard to their race, creed, color, religion, age, sex or national origin. Such action shall include: employment, upgrading, demotion, or transfer; recruitment or recruitment advertising; layoff or termination; recalling of employees; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; and selection for training, rates of pay or other forms of compensation; and selection for training, including apprenticeship, pre- apprenticeship and/or on-the- job training. In addition Thomas Industrial Coatings, shall maintain a working environment free of harassment, intimidation and coercion at all sites and in all facilities at which employees are assigned to work.