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Job Title: Regional Safety Superintendent

We are currently seeking a Regional Safety Superintendent to join our team. As a Regional Safety Superintendent, you'll be instrumental in analyzing and enhancing workplace health and safety programs to create a safer, more compliant environment. You'll evaluate existing safety management systems, identifying opportunities for improvement and implementing strategic solutions to mitigate risk. Your expertise will drive the development of innovative hazard abatement programs, proactive risk management strategies, and action plans that protect employees while ensuring regulatory compliance.

Additionally, you'll revise and update safety manuals and procedures to align with evolving industry standards and best practices. Providing expert technical guidance, you'll support employees in maintaining compliance with Federal, State, and local regulations. Through collaboration with cross-functional teams, you'll foster knowledge-sharing, problem-solving, and a strong culture of safety across the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct regular job site inspections to identify and correct safety hazards.

• Conducts regular Job Behavior Observations (JBO’s) with major focus on:

• The objectives of Safety Management
• Observing and correcting unsafe acts and at-risk behavior
• Evaluating General Foreperson knowledge of safety program
• Identifying job site hazards
• Evaluation of Crew Foreperson knowledge of their safety training responsibilities

• Observing and reporting on proper work techniques in accordance with the Foreperson’s Manual and Region policy Manual

• Assist leadership and employees with hazard analysis and safety corrective actions.

• Lead accident, incident, and near-miss investigations, ensuring proper documentation and reporting.

• Oversee the implementation of safety training programs and ensure compliance with company policies and OSHA regulations.

• Collaborate with regional management to develop and execute safety initiatives that align with corporate goals.

• Provide technical expertise and support to field teams, ensuring adherence to best practices in workplace safety.

• Maintain accurate records of safety audits, training sessions, and incident reports.

• Participate in safety meetings and teleconferences to share insights and address concerns.

• Oversee the data collection, input and distribution of reports of statistical information gained from JBO reports.

• Works with the regional office to monitor files for compliance with required documentation, as specified by corporate and region policy.

• Assists in the General Foreperson orientation process and mentoring program.

• Assists with the Incident Investigation process including:

• Reviewing reports to ensure appropriate documentation is complete
• Assuring the investigation identifies root causes
• Assisting the Regional Manager with the assignment of recommendations to individuals, and that recommendations are completed within specified completion dates
• Completing OSHA 300 logs as required

• Assuring communications to Corporate Safety are completed

• Conducts ride-a longs with General Forepersons to assure they understand:

• Compliance with Federal, State and local EHS regulations
• How to conduct a safety visit

• How to conduct tailboards

• Assures that General Forepersons implement:

• First Aid/CPR training
• Lift School
• Home Study Programs
• Spanish documentation (when required)
• Regular Foreperson training meetings

• Vehicle Loss Prevention Program

• Assure regional compliance with:

• General Foreperson meeting requirements
• Screening applicants for hire
• Pre-employment drug testing
• New employee orientation
• Background checks

• Safety Management Process

• Monitors and review claims and participate in claims management process.

• Inform and communicate with Corporate Safety contact on initiatives, activities, questions, concerns, problem areas.

• Assists Manager in the establishment and implementation of regional safety goals.

• Advises Manager on health and safety related trends within the region.

• Keeps abreast of federal, state and local occupational health and safety regulations.

• Conducts and/or participates in audits of company sites for compliance with occupational health and safety programs.

• Provides safety coverage on emergency response work when requested by corporate and/or the Regional Manager.

• Participates in safety teleconference calls as scheduled. Participates in industrial safety conferences and benchmarks top performing organizations for program improvements.

• Supports the maintenance of EHS management information systems.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ability to adapt to changing conditions, priorities, and requirements, as well as the need to rapidly learn new skills.

• Capability to analyze safety data and implement strategic improvements.

• Robust knowledge of OSHA regulations and workplace safety standards.

• Ability to interpret health and safety regulations.

• Ability to establish effective workgroups and foster strong team relationships with clients.

• Strong oral and written communication skills with an ability to create, communicate and deliver reports and/or presentations.

Education and Experience:

• Experience in safety management within the construction or utility industry.

• Bachelor’s degree in safety engineering, Occupational Safety and Health, Industrial Hygiene, or other equivalent technical fields. Equivalent experience will be considered.

Pre-Screen:

Upon offer, employees may be required to subject and pass a pre-employment drug screen, background, and/or MVR check.

License & Certifications:

A valid driver's license is required.

Traveling requirements:

• Regional travel and some overnight stays are necessary.

• Candidates must be able to travel to various jobsites as needed.

Physical Requirements:

• RARE (less than 10%): Stooping, Kneeling, Squatting, Body Twisting, Crawling, Climbing On/Off a Truck, Climbing Poles, Gripping, Climbing Ladders, and Balancing.

• OCCASIONAL (up to 33%): Standing, Sitting, Sense of Touch, Manual Dexterity, Seeing Distant, Lifting over 10 lbs. to 50 lbs., Seeing, Reaching, Range of Motion, Depth Perception, Color Vision, Lifting, Carrying, Pushing, Pulling, Climbing Stairs, Lifting up to 10 lbs., Lifting up to 50 lbs.

• FREQUENT (up to 66%): Walking.

• CONTINUOUS (up to 100%): Speaking Clearly, Reading, and Hearing - Speech Range.

Safety:

Due to the inherently dangerous nature of the industry and requirements to work with or around hazardous equipment, employees must have sufficient eyesight to judge distance/coordination of equipment and tools, be able to maintain attention and concentration for extended periods, be able to withstand exposure to all kinds of weather while completing work assignments, be able to wear personal protective equipment as necessary, be able to enter and exit a vehicle numerous times a day, have the endurance necessary to traverse various terrain, be capable of performing job duties throughout a standard 8- or 10-hour day, be able to communicate with others, read, write, and comprehend written/verbal job instructions and information, and communicate and handle conflict professionally.

Important Information for Applicants: Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC and its family of companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to any legally protected characteristic.

If you require reasonable accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact our ADA Coordinator at 1-800-248-8733, ext. 3656.

Employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of applicable pre-employment requirements, which include background screening, drug testing, and employment eligibility verification.

Compensation determination is based on market data, job scope and individual qualifications.

We offer a competitive total rewards package inclusive of health and welfare and retirement benefits, as well as paid time off and holiday pay benefits.

Unsolicited resumes without an executed agency agreement become the property of the company.