National Safety Director
T E C Industrial Inc, Phoenix, AZ, United States
National Safety Director (Construction)
Job Title: National Safety Director – Diversified Roofing
Location: United States (National Role; Travel Required)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Reports To: Executive Leadership (COO / CEO / President)
Position Overview The National Safety Director is responsible for developing, leading, and enforcing a comprehensive safety strategy across all divisions of a diversified roofing organization, including commercial, residential, industrial, and service operations. This role provides executive-level leadership to ensure OSHA compliance, reduce incidents, promote a strong safety culture, and drive continuous improvement across all operating regions.
The ideal candidate is a decisive leader with deep construction and roofing safety experience, strong regulatory knowledge, and the ability to influence field operations at every level—from executive leadership to field crews.
Safety Leadership & Strategy
Develop and implement a company-wide safety vision, policies, and procedures aligned with federal, state, and local regulations.
Serve as the organization’s senior authority on safety, risk management, and compliance.
Partner with executive leadership to integrate safety into business planning, operations, and growth initiatives.
Establish measurable safety KPIs and lead initiatives to reduce incident rates, claims, and liability.
Compliance & Risk Management
Ensure compliance with OSHA (Federal and State Plans), ANSI, DOT, EPA, and other applicable safety regulations.
Lead OSHA inspections, audits, incident responses, and corrective action plans.
Oversee fall protection, ladder safety, heat‑illness prevention, crane and rigging safety, confined space, and hot‑work programs.
Manage workers compensation claims, incident investigations, root‑cause analyses, and trend reporting.
Coordinate with legal counsel, insurance carriers, and third‑party safety consultants.
Field Operations & Regional Oversight
Support Regional Safety Managers, Safety Coordinators, and Operations Leadership.
Conduct jobsite audits and field safety observations across multiple regions.
Ensure consistent safety standards while accommodating state‑specific requirements.
Address high‑risk activities including storm response, emergency repairs, and complex commercial or industrial work.
Training & Safety Culture
Design and oversee national safety training programs for leadership, supervisors, and field employees.
Ensure effective onboarding, annual refreshers, and task‑specific training.
Promote a proactive, accountability‑driven safety culture.
Lead toolbox talks, safety campaigns, and leadership engagement initiatives.
Reporting & Analytics
Track, analyze, and report safety performance metrics (TRIR, EMR, DART, near misses).
Provide executive‑level reports with actionable insights.
Identify trends and implement targeted corrective action plans.
Vendor & Subcontractor Safety
Establish subcontractor safety standards and pre‑qualification requirements.
Monitor and enforce compliance across all project partners.
Address safety performance issues promptly and consistently.
Qualifications Required:
10+ years of progressive safety leadership experience in construction or roofing.
Multi‑state safety oversight experience.
Expert knowledge of OSHA regulations and roofing safety practices.
Demonstrated success leading company‑wide safety programs.
Ability to travel nationally (30‑50%).
Preferred:
Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Construction Management, Engineering, or related field.
CSP, CHST, OSHA Authorized Trainer, or similar certifications.
Bilingual (English/Spanish).
Experience with diversified trades (waterproofing, sheet metal, coatings, etc.).
Core Competencies
Executive leadership and influence.
Risk assessment and mitigation.
Clear communicator and trainer.
Incident response and crisis management.
Data‑driven decision making.
Culture building and accountability.
Compensation & Benefits
Competitive executive-level salary.
Performance‑based bonus.
Vehicle allowance or company vehicle.
Health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
401(k) with company match.
Paid time off and holidays.
Professional development and certification support.
Equal Opportunity Employer The company is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
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Position Overview The National Safety Director is responsible for developing, leading, and enforcing a comprehensive safety strategy across all divisions of a diversified roofing organization, including commercial, residential, industrial, and service operations. This role provides executive-level leadership to ensure OSHA compliance, reduce incidents, promote a strong safety culture, and drive continuous improvement across all operating regions.
The ideal candidate is a decisive leader with deep construction and roofing safety experience, strong regulatory knowledge, and the ability to influence field operations at every level—from executive leadership to field crews.
Safety Leadership & Strategy
Develop and implement a company-wide safety vision, policies, and procedures aligned with federal, state, and local regulations.
Serve as the organization’s senior authority on safety, risk management, and compliance.
Partner with executive leadership to integrate safety into business planning, operations, and growth initiatives.
Establish measurable safety KPIs and lead initiatives to reduce incident rates, claims, and liability.
Compliance & Risk Management
Ensure compliance with OSHA (Federal and State Plans), ANSI, DOT, EPA, and other applicable safety regulations.
Lead OSHA inspections, audits, incident responses, and corrective action plans.
Oversee fall protection, ladder safety, heat‑illness prevention, crane and rigging safety, confined space, and hot‑work programs.
Manage workers compensation claims, incident investigations, root‑cause analyses, and trend reporting.
Coordinate with legal counsel, insurance carriers, and third‑party safety consultants.
Field Operations & Regional Oversight
Support Regional Safety Managers, Safety Coordinators, and Operations Leadership.
Conduct jobsite audits and field safety observations across multiple regions.
Ensure consistent safety standards while accommodating state‑specific requirements.
Address high‑risk activities including storm response, emergency repairs, and complex commercial or industrial work.
Training & Safety Culture
Design and oversee national safety training programs for leadership, supervisors, and field employees.
Ensure effective onboarding, annual refreshers, and task‑specific training.
Promote a proactive, accountability‑driven safety culture.
Lead toolbox talks, safety campaigns, and leadership engagement initiatives.
Reporting & Analytics
Track, analyze, and report safety performance metrics (TRIR, EMR, DART, near misses).
Provide executive‑level reports with actionable insights.
Identify trends and implement targeted corrective action plans.
Vendor & Subcontractor Safety
Establish subcontractor safety standards and pre‑qualification requirements.
Monitor and enforce compliance across all project partners.
Address safety performance issues promptly and consistently.
Qualifications Required:
10+ years of progressive safety leadership experience in construction or roofing.
Multi‑state safety oversight experience.
Expert knowledge of OSHA regulations and roofing safety practices.
Demonstrated success leading company‑wide safety programs.
Ability to travel nationally (30‑50%).
Preferred:
Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Construction Management, Engineering, or related field.
CSP, CHST, OSHA Authorized Trainer, or similar certifications.
Bilingual (English/Spanish).
Experience with diversified trades (waterproofing, sheet metal, coatings, etc.).
Core Competencies
Executive leadership and influence.
Risk assessment and mitigation.
Clear communicator and trainer.
Incident response and crisis management.
Data‑driven decision making.
Culture building and accountability.
Compensation & Benefits
Competitive executive-level salary.
Performance‑based bonus.
Vehicle allowance or company vehicle.
Health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
401(k) with company match.
Paid time off and holidays.
Professional development and certification support.
Equal Opportunity Employer The company is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
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