Safety Director (Req #: 1044) at IOC Company – Edinburg, Texas

Since starting business nearly two decades ago, IOC Company, L.L.C., has built our services on a foundation of safety, quality, and productivity. Maintaining that commitment has meant bringing on qualified, dedicated professionals equally committed to providing best-in-class services. If you are hard-working, serious about safety, and ready to do your part in support of a team, you just might be a great fit here at IOC Company, L.L.C.

The Safety Director is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing the comprehensive safety program within the company. They will ensure compliance with all applicable safety regulations, help people identify potential risk and hazards while influencing and promoting a proactive safety culture to prevent workplace incidents. Provides leadership, strategy and execution for all worker health and safety activities, including but not limited to employees, customers and visitors, workers compensation administration and emergency response functions. Create a culture and presence of Safety for all people. Increase awareness and develop employee capabilities through safety training, coaching, communications and employee relations.

Job Responsibilities:

1. Create and enforce safety policies, procedures, and guidelines aligned with local and federal regulations.

2. Conduct and / or oversee regular safety audits and assessments to identify potential hazards, evaluate risks, and implement preventive measures.

3. First point of contact for all incidents/ accidents within the company.

4. Provide input during the planning and execution of new equipment and/or technology applications to ensure that safeguards meet all applicable regulatory requirements.

5. Monitor adherence to safety standards and regulations, ensuring necessary documentation is maintained, and addressing non-compliance issues.

6. Responsible for KPA system integration and use.

7. Maintain the company’s safety policies and procedures in compliance with local, state, and federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OHSA) rules and regulations.

8. Handle all OSHA related issues such as inspections, yearly reports, job site posters, citations, hearings, etc.

9. Prepare, maintain and submit all records and reports required by the Company, OSHA and any other regulatory agencies, i.e. OSHA 300 log and injury records.

10. Design and deliver safety training programs to all levels of employees, covering topics like hazard recognition, incident reporting, and emergency response. Work with IOC University to establish curriculum and safety education thru employees’ portals

11. Track safety metrics like injury rates, incident trends, and compliance data to identify areas for improvement and report to management.

12. Conducts comprehensive on-site safety assessments of projects as part of constant monitoring process and monitors corrective actions taken

13. Reviews accident and incident documentation to insure all required records and reports are complete and accurate; ensures corrective action is implemented.

14. Assists Human Resources in the administration of claims management of various insurance policies.

15. Participates in pre-construction and handoff meetings.

16. Develops and maintains documentation for the Safety Manual and Fleet Operations Program

17. Prepares all required regulatory reports and ensures they are submitted timely

18. Regularly review worker compensation claims data for possible employer modification rate adjustments.

19. Investigate workplace accidents and near misses to determine root causes, implement corrective actions, and prevent future occurrences. Work with IOC Human Resource Department to conduct investigations and communicate with Management team to prevent additional occurrences.

20. Advise management on safety concerns, integrating safety considerations into new projects, and collaborating with other departments to promote a safety-first culture.

21. Provide data / KPI’s to management assessing the company performance to targets.

22. Make corrective action recommendations to management concerning safety and health issues that may affect the company.

23. Travel to different locations to train and work with individual groups and employees to assure safety measures.

24. Responsible for Random, DOT, Post Accident and all other Drug testing required for employment.

25. Observe all company and customer policies and safety requirements.

26. Other duties as assigned.

1. Bachelor’s degree in safety management or relevant field is preferred. A Degree is Required no exceptions.

2. Minimum of 8 years’ experience in a safety leadership capacity.

3. Knowledge, understanding, skills and abilities to execute US based legislation and regulatory requirements for OSHA, DOT, state and federal etc.

4. Knowledge, understanding, skills and abilities of hazard identification and risk assessment methodologies. Examples: 5 Whys, Gemba / Hazard recognition walks, Behavior based observation systems, PDCA, risk assessments, near misses, leading vs. lagging key performance indicators.

5. Strong Excel skills or any similar data analysis software for KPI reporting including EHS software systems

6. Excellent written and oral communication skills.

7. Understanding business implications of decisions aligns with strategic goals of the business.

8. Must be able to travel to and from different job sites and location

9 Must have MSHA experience

Position is a 24/7 emergency service provider; the position will require on-call/storm related night and weekend work.

Our Companies provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, genetic information, service in the military, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. If you have any questions or problems with equal employment opportunities, or if you feel that you are being discriminated against for any reason, please contact the HR department at HR@ioccompany.com.