Safety Director jobs in Florida

Position Description

The Director Safety position, reporting to the Senior Director, Construction, provides environmental, health, and safety leadership to the Origis Energy team. Origis Energy is seeking a candidate that can provide leadership across all EPC projects relating to our safety and environmental programs.

The position of Director Safety is a regular, full-time position, and is eligible for our generous employee benefits package, including employer paid health insurance, paid time off, a 401(k) plan with employer matching contributions, and other great benefits.

Key Responsibilities

-Corporate:

• Maintain and foster strong company safety values   
• Support corporate safety initiatives.
• Collaborate with Origis Services Safety Team

-Safety:  Acts as an advocate for Origis Energy by promoting company culture, policies and procedures and promoting a positive attitude towards the goals of each project. Must represent Origis Energy professionally with clients, subcontractors, local officials, and others always.

• Oversee solar & energy storage project Safety programs for the construction of utility-scale solar and BESS facilities. Work with the Safety Director, Project Manager, and Site Reps to ensure that the needs of the Safety program are being addressed.
• Oversee multiple concurrent projects as assigned and collaborate with EPC partners to implement site safety program.
• Perform audits, inspections, trainings, and surveillance activities in accordance with the project safety program.
• Work with the project team to continuously assess the Safety of the work performed, track and assure corrective actions are completed in accordance with the safety policies and procedures.
• Ensure that each Site Rep and EPC partners investigate and document all accidents, incidents, and near misses, and report them to the company per Origis Energy policy.
• Champion safety achievement and performance improvement throughout the project.
• Assist the EPC partners in developing and maintaining a site-specific safety plan, including emergency action, response, evacuation, and security plans.
• Interfaces with other department personnel and external agencies, authorities as needed.
• Train staff on applicable OSHA requirements and programs.
• Defines and implements corrective/preventive actions and continuous improvement activities as directed.
• Become the point of contact of any major safety issues on our project sites.
• Establish and maintain training for our onsite staff.

-Environmental:  Responsible for oversight of the Environmental Compliance Management program in accordance with Federal, State and Local Regulations for the construction of utility-scale solar and BESS facilities.

• Ensure EPC partners investigate and document all environmental accidents, incidents, and near misses, and report them to Origis as per Origis Energy policy.
• Ensure that facility audits of EPC partner compliance and consistency with regulations and corporate policies are performed.
• Track project NPDES Permit and SPCC Plan.
• Oversee, maintain, and train staff on applicable SWPPP and SPCC protocols.
• Support the defining and implementation of corrective/preventive actions and continuous improvement activities as directed.
• Interfaces with other department personnel and external agencies, authorities as needed.
• Review environmental safety, health and emergency plans and programs and advise management of existing compliance issues.
• Ensure projects maintain the required regulatory records.
• Review project SWPPP and SPCC updates.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in safety management, safety sciences, or other related fields.
• Minimum of 4-6 related experience or equivalent.
• Experience must include large commercial/multi-disciplined/industrial, utility, civil, highway/road, high voltage electrical. Solar or wind energy projects preferred.
• Experience in managing, organizing, directing, and leading construction Safety.
• Experience in investigating, documenting, and developing corrective actions for accidents, incidents, and near misses.
• External/Internal proven safety auditing experience and knowledge of OSHA standards.
• CSP preferred.
• Well-founded knowledge in Federal and State regulatory requirements (OSHA, EPA, etc.)
• Self-starter with the ability to perform with very little oversight while working within and fostering a team-oriented environment.

Key Attributes for Success

• Develop, execute, manage, and provide continuity of the corporate safety program for the nationwide company needs.
• Safety program development and execution.
• HSE programmatic and operational oversight of Safety programs, processes, and personnel during and oversight of Subcontractors HSE programs, processes, and personnel during the construction phase.
• Training program development and facilitation.
• Gathering, analyzing, and maintaining pertinent safety metrics and dashboards.
• Regulatory as well as other record keeping.
• Client & subcontractor safety prequalification.
• Working site safety/environmental audits and reporting.
• Commitment to excellence and high standards.
• Ability to work with all levels of management.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage priorities and workflow.
• Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm.
• Acute attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to plan and organize projects.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Proven leadership and business acumen skills.
• Proven ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Good judgment with the ability to make timely and sound decisions.
• Creative, flexible, and innovative team player.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Location: Remote

Travel: Travel required as necessary up to 75%

Job Level: Director – With direct reports