Safety Director - Demolition at Rachel Contracting – St. Michael, Minnesota

Rachel Contracting is seeking qualified applicants for a Safety Director - Demolition position. The Safety Director - Demolition is responsible for creating an environment and culture focused on sustaining safe operations and engaged team members. This includes the continuous development, implementation and compliance of Rachel Contracting’s safety programs, policies, and procedures. The Safety Director – Demolition will also inspect, audit, and assist project sites in complying with Federal, State, Local, and Company polices. This is a proactive role working to improve physical conditions and team members behaviors to realize a company-wide culture of Health, Safety, and Environmental in all aspect of their lives. Our team welcomes individuals who are passionate about their work and committed to delivering quality workmanship with integrity and professionalism.

Responsibilities and Tasks:

• Oversee and ensure compliance of all OSHA, MSHA, DOT, FMCSA, and HazMat regulations pertaining to demolition operations while maintaining awareness of any amendments to those regulations and its impact on operations.
• Develop, maintain, and proactively deliver demolition industry educational materials and training that helps improve safety, including DOT, NDA, OSHA, MSHA, HazMat, and company safety training programs.
• Administer all aspects of company safety policies and procedures, including incident response and reporting.
• Complete in-depth reviews of project specific demolition means and methods and provide guidance on identifying the safest, most effective approach.
• Administer Rachel Contracting’s demolition field safety initiatives, including incident investigation, best practice sharing, safety orientations, discipline program, safety day and safety recognition program.
• Conduct regularly scheduled on-site reviews and audits of all demolition project sites and communicate findings with Management Team.
• Provide reports and updates to the Management Team regarding any safety issues, new programs, and regulation changes.
• Ensures that safety technology tools are used, and those results are examined, trend data is analyzed, and plans are developed to reduce and prevent future safety incidents.
• Write and train team members on Site Specific HSE plans.
• Assist in the estimation and project preplanning activities including selecting best demolition practices.
• Read and interpret plan sets to identify safe and effective means to perform demolition and incorporate in the overall Hob Hazard Analysis.
• Conduct new employee orientation with training, testing, and onboarding.
• Additional duties as assigned by management.
• Some overnight travel within a regional area will be required.

Position Qualification Preferences:

• Minimum of 10 years of experience overseeing large scale demolition projects.
• Degree in HSE field, Engineering, Construction Management or CSP, CHST, OHST, OSHA 500/510, preferred, not required.
• Strong oral, written and interpersonal communication skills, ability to be a team leader under challenging conditions, proven problem-solving skills and ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Exceptional knowledge of building construction and architecture.
• Proficient computer skills.
• Being a positive self-motivator with a passion for the safety profession.

We Offer:

• Competitive Salary
• Comprehensive Medical, HSA, Dental and Life Insurance
• 401(k) Plan with Employer Match Component
• Company Vehicle Provided
• Paid Time Off