Safety Director

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Safety Director

Position Type: Full time, first shift, Monday – Friday

Location: Cleves, OH 45002 (on site) – MUST BE LOCAL

Reports to: Executive Management

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Commercial Demolition & Utility Safety Director to lead, develop, and enforce safety programs across all demolition and utility operations. This role is responsible for ensuring compliance with all federal, state, and local safety regulations while fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.  This position requires a high level of organization, along with strong communication and time management skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and lead comprehensive safety programs for demolition and utility projects
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, company, and other applicable safety standards and regulations across all job sites
• Conduct and document regular job site inspections, audits, and risk assessments
• Lead incident responses and investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action planning
• Provide safety training, safety orientation, and ongoing education for employees and subcontractors
• Collaborate with pre-construction team and project managers to plan for safety requirements
• Accurately track and maintain safety and site documentation, including JSA’s (job safety analyses), weekly toolbox talks, and daily site reports
• Maintain accurate safety records, reports, and documentation
• Oversee hazard communication, PPE programs, and emergency response procedures
• Serve as the primary point of contact for all regulatory agencies and safety audits
• Assist SES in the development, revision, and implementation of new or updated policies, procedures, or task specific work instructions

Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years of safety management experience in commercial construction
• OSHA 500/510 required
• Technical, working knowledge of OSHA, EPA and DOT regulations and construction safety best practices
• Proven experience managing safety programs across multiple job sites
• Ability to identify hazards and implement effective mitigation strategies
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Experience conducting training sessions and leading safety meetings
• Demonstrated ability to produce and maintain accurate, complete, and up-to-date records and documentation
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Preferred Qualifications:

• CSP (Certified Safety Professional) or CHST (Certified Health and Safety Technician) certification
• Experience with underground utilities, excavation, and heavy equipment operations
• Familiarity with environmental and hazardous material regulations (e.g., asbestos, lead, silica)

About Sehlhorst Equipment Services:

Sehlhorst Equipment Services (SES) is a family-owned company that was established in 1985. Since then, SES has been in a growth trajectory, building on the solid reputation we have established in the region. We are committed to investing in the company and our fellow co-workers.  This commitment can be seen throughout the Sehlhorst organization, most visibly by the construction of a new office and repair facility.

We are a fast-growing demolition, excavation, and site utilities contractor with a reputation as a premier subcontractor in the tri-state area.

Our demolition crews perform complete structural demolition, selective demolition/building alteration, and underground demolition and utility removal for projects ranging in size from typical single-family homes to multi-story commercial/industrial buildings.

Sehlhorst Equipment Services offers competitive pay and a full range of benefits including 401(k) retirement plan with company match, paid holidays, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.