Safety Director

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Safety Director will serve as the liaison between Air Comfort/Applied Controls and their employees and clients. A core priority is addressing employees and customers’ safety needs and concerns as quickly and effectively as possible to develop and maintain strong relationships and safety culture.

Recommended Qualifications for Safety Leader at Air Comfort

Educational Background:

• A bachelor's degree in occupational safety and health, environmental science, engineering, or a related field is often preferred.
• An advanced degree (such as a master's in safety management) is advantageous.

Certifications: Below are some of the common certifications that we are looking for.

• OSHA 30
• Train The Trainer
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
• Occupational Health and Safety Technologist (OHST): Focusing on practical applications of safety principles.
• Safety Management Specialist (SMS): Validates knowledge in safety management practices.
• First Aid/CPR Certification: Basic emergency response training is often required.

Experience:

• At least ten years of experience in safety roles, preferably in the construction sector.
• Field experience in various environments with an emphasis in the construction vertical market.
• Experience in conducting safety audits, risk assessments, and developing safety programs.

Knowledge of Regulations:

• Knowledge of OSHA regulations and other relevant safety standards is crucial.

Communication Skills:

• • Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively convey safety policies and training.

Analytical Skills:

• The ability to analyze data and incidents to improve safety practices.

Problem-Solving Skills:

• Capability to identify hazards and implement effective solutions.

Leadership and Training Ability:

• Experience in leading safety teams and training employees on safety protocols.

Industry-Specific Knowledge:

• Knowledge of safety practices specific to the construction industry will be highly beneficial.
• Updating 3^rd party online safety portals such as Avetta and ISN.

OSHA Recordkeeping:

• OSHA Logs
• Training Logs
• Incident    

 Salary Range: $140k - $165k/yr                                    

Air Comfort does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firm or external recruiters. Fees will not be paid in the event a candidate submitted by a recruiter without an agreement in place is hired; such resumes will be deemed the sole property of Air Comfort. 

Air Comfort is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.