Safety Director at ArchKey Solutions – Fenton, Missouri

Safety Director
This position can be based out of any of our regional office s or fully remote.

About Arch Key

ArchKey is one of the nations largest privately held specialty trade installation and integrated facility service companies. We are a leader in designing, building and maintaining electrical, technologies and specialty systems. Were the POWER behind making the improbable possible.

Were electrifying the nation, energizing the future and bringing communities to life like never before. What we do today shapes the vision of tomorrow. Our work impacts lives long after the building is done. This means we are committed to building in ways that are not just technologically advanced, but sustainable, scalable and equitable by all. Were not just energizing infrastructure, were energizing careers, communities, and the future.

Made up of the brightest minds in the industry, our team is our greatest asset bringing knowledge, skills, and experience to every project. This is more than a call to join us, its an invitation to be part of a visionary journey, to grow with us as we scale.

About the position

As the Safety Director , you will be responsible for the successful development and implementation of thorough, practical, strategic, and effective corporate safety and claims programs at the Company. This position ensures compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local rules and regulations related to accident and hazard prevention and claims, employee education and OSHA, DOT, and MSHA requirements, all under the guidance of the Companys mission statement, corporate vision, and code of conduct/ethical business practices, and in alignment with all Company policies, procedures, key objectives and regulations.

Our Ideal Candidate

• Has the a bility to build and lead a safety culture through others .
• Has a safety-first mindset and promotes a safety-first culture across the organization .
• Has exceptional communication skills, able to build strong relationships with cross-functional teams .

Day in the life

• Manages a team of regional safety managers.
• Works closely with executive and regional senior leadership to direct the development, communication, and implementation of an effective safety strategy to assess and mitigate strategic and operational safety and security-related threats/risks, manage crises, claims and incidents and to appropriately safeguard the organization.
• Provides strong professional leadership of the Company safety programs, policies and procedures by promoting a world class safety culture, establishing and monitoring annual safety goals, and providing effective collaboration with safety, operational leaders, claims team members, project team leaders and outside customer, vendor, and subcontractor partnerships.
• Works with management and the safety teams to hold employees accountable to Company safety policies/procedures and regulatory compliance and provides high quality hiring of safety professionals for regional and national projects, communications, mentoring and training to safety teams as needed.
• Annually evaluates and communicates the performance of the Company safety program; advises leadership of trends and actions to reduce injuries; provides leadership with information to aid in reduction of incidents and improve safety using data analysis techniques and data extracted from EHS safety software to identify leading and lagging indicator trending.
• Directs and participates in safety inspections and audits of job sites to ensure compliance with the most updated rules and regulations of federal, state, and local agencies. Provides uniform direction of accepted safety practices throughout the Company and identifies opportunities to promote and recognize safe behavior.
• Monitors claim investigations and medical reports, and partners with Company claims management personnel, outside adjusters, and legal counsel to ensure successful claims resolutions.
• Evaluates field and staff training needs and develops employee safety training programs, coaching the safety team to instruct and train employees in the recognition of unsafe conditions, elimination of hazards, specific safe work methods, and the Companys safety policies. Provides leadership to field employees and project managers with hazard analysis and safe work method pre-planning.
• Oversees DOT regulatory compliance, including drivers qualification files, DOT drug testing and driver safety. Oversees OSHA, MSHA, DOT and other regulatory inspections and related follow-up procedures. Oversees appropriate security clearance and background checks for our employees as required by customers.
• Provides leadership to major incident responses including incident command, investigation, and media spokesperson responsibilities. Partners with the claims manager to investigate all incidents and identify hazards, training issues, and/or fraudulent claims. Performs Incident Review Meetings following Hurt Model P3-4 and A3-4 events with all participants and leaders to identify facts, determine root causes, and take the appropriate corrective actions.
• Oversees administration of the Companys drug free workplace policy, including the Companys and all other customer-required testing and implementation protocols.
• Creates and manages the annual safety financial budget for all operating companies, providing feedback on staffing, training, travel, and professional development expenses as needed.
• Participates in industry recognition opportunities and represents the Company in industry, labor unions, customer events and other applicable functions to maintain the Companys high-quality reputation for corporate leadership and safety awareness.
• Consistently makes decisions in an attentive and safe manner to ensure the safety and health of self and others.
• Utilizes LEAN concepts or other continuous improvement methodologies to ensure the most efficient operations, processes, and activities.
• Promotes and models the Company mission, vision and values through exercising sound and ethical business practices, championing all elements of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and providing high quality services and programs related to clients, subcontractors, co-workers, suppliers, and the public

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degree or equivalent work experience in safety, environmental health, construction safety management or a related field. Masters degree preferred.
• Minimum 7-10 years of experience in building construction safety or medical case management, preferably including electrical construction. Minimum 5 years of experience managing people.
• Associate Safety Professional (ASP) or Certified Safety Professional (CSP) Certification.
• OSHA 500 Certification; preferred First Aid/CPR/AED Certification.
• Knowledge of construction and general industry safety standards and procedures, including OSHA, MSHA, DOT, Workers Compensation, NFPA 70E and pipeline safety rules and regulations.
• Excellent computer, communication, and training skills. Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to diagnose problems with critical thinking skills and detail orientation, and to drive timely and appropriate solutions with self-initiative and sensitivity.
• Strong and professional team player, with effective collaboration, organizational and relationship-building skills. Experience building strong internal and external business partner relationships and teaming with cross-functional managers and employees across the business.
• Effective independent creativity, organizational, prioritizing and time management skills. Demonstrated high level of diplomacy, integrity, and dependability. Experience and skills to work closely with proprietary information and maintain confidentiality.
• Exceptional leadership, mentoring, listening, presentation, negotiation, conflict management and persuasion skills, and the ability to influence employees at all levels.

Travel

• Travel to project sites is required, which may include temporary relocation for the duration of the project.

Benefits

At ArchKey Solutions, our benefits package includes competitive health insurance options (medical, dental, and vision), a robust 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match, paid time off and holidays, and access to wellness programs. Additionally, we offer professional development opportunities, tuition reimbursement, and employee assistance programs to support your growth and well-being. We ensure that our benefits are designed to promote the health, security, and work-life balance of our employees. Additional information is available at Archkey.com.

Legal and Fraud Disclaimer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. We are an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer. #MO1-10

Beware of fraudulent job postings. ArchKey Solutions only communicates through official channels. All official communication will come from an @archkey.com email address and we will never ask for financial information, payments, or personal details outside of the standard hiring process. To confirm the legitimacy of a job, visit our careers page or reach out to a member of our Talent Acquisition team.