Director of Corporate Safety - Norfolk, VA

The Director of Corporate Safety will develop, coordinate, and implement occupational health policies and procedures to promote and ensure effective safety operations in the organization.

Supervisory Responsibilities: 

Ensures that staff maintain the assigned safety metrics, training, certifications and other administrative requirements related to safety operations and regulations.

Essential Functions: 

• Collaborates with senior leadership to develop, prepare, and implement safety policies and
• Implement process to drive compliance with federal, state, and local safety laws, regulations, codes, and
• Provides technical and administrative support to the safety reporting
• Champion and promote human organizational performance principles through deed, training and implementation of supporting programs.
• Promote and conduct learning events that identifies opportunities to minimize workplace injuries, accidents, and health
• Conducts employee training on applicable safety
• Participate in safety organizations to promote safety and guide safety elements applicable to XKIG’s business areas.
• Provide and coordinate safety messaging for the company.
• Reviews safety training and recommends revisions, improvements, and
• Mentor direct reports through 1 on 1 sessions
• Conducts safety inspections and audits to assess employee compliance with safety
• Reviews accident and incident
• Performs other related duties as

Competencies:

• Extensive knowledge of current company safety policies and applicable Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards.
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Ability to conduct
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to
• Strong supervisory and leadership
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related

 Work Environment:

Generally, works in an office environment and visits work sites as needed

Travel Requirements:

• Ability to travel up to 25% of work

Required education and experience:

• Bachelors degree in Health and Safety, Safety Engineering, Environmental Health, or related field
• At least five years of occupational health and safety experience in an industrial environment

Preferred education and experience:

• Industry certifications such as CSP or CUSP

 Additional eligibility requirements:

• No other eligibility requirements.

 Position requires employee to be able to pass a background check and drug screen as required for this job.

Work authorization requirements:

Must meet I-9 requirements.

Affirmative Action/EEO statement: Xylem Tree Experts and Kendall Vegetation Services provide equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, obligations, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.

Benefits Offered:

This is a full-time position that offers health insurance benefits for medical, vision, and dental, as well as the option for enrollment in a 401K.

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