Senior Safety Specialist

Senior Safety Specialist

Are you an experienced safety professional ready to take responsibility of Safety for an entire market? If so, our Senior Safety Specialist role based in Richmond, VA might be a great fit for you.

The Senior Safety Specialist will serve as the primary Safety resource for Havtech’s Virginia market, based in Richmond and supporting our Norfolk and Roanoke locations. Partnering closely with business leaders, they will lead the development, implementation, training, periodic updating, and auditing of a comprehensive Safety program to promote a safety-focused culture, ensure regulatory compliance, and secure a safe work environment for all employees. They will own functional areas relating to Safety and Risk Management across the region, including inspections, incident and claims management, investigations, and overall program administration consistent with business goals and objectives. Supporting Fleet Operations and Building Security operations as needed will make up approximately 15% of this role.

Essential Functions And Responsibilities Include The Following. Other Functions May Be Assigned:

• Serve as the primary point of contact and subject matter expert for Safety across the Virginia market, including the Richmond, Norfolk, and Roanoke locations.
• Support Havtech’s safety program as needed in other markets (Maryland/DC/Pittsburgh)
• Partner with business leaders to set safety priorities, align safety initiatives with operational goals, and drive accountability for safety performance.
• Lead safety programs and initiatives by influencing the actions and behaviors of employees and leaders toward safer choices.
• Conduct safety audits, inspections, and job site visits to identify unsafe conditions and program gaps, evaluate subcontractor safety performance, and ensure best practices are followed.
• Develop, update, and deliver a wide variety of safety training for field technicians, warehouse staff, supervisors, and leaders.
• Oversee the safety training tracking system for the Virginia market to ensure all information is organized and up to date.
• Lead incident investigations and root cause analyses, and ensure corrective and preventive actions are implemented and tracked to completion.
• Manage workers’ compensation and incident claims in partnership with Human Resources and insurance carriers, including return to work coordination.
• Track, analyze, and report safety metrics (such as TRIR, DART, and leading indicators) to identify trends and recommend improvements to leadership.
• Interpret and apply OSHA and Virginia Occupational Safety and Health (VOSH) regulations, and serve as the primary contact during regulatory inspections in the region.
• Review customer and general contractor safety requirements, prequalification questionnaires, and site specific safety plans.
• Coach and mentor employees and leaders at all levels on safe work practices, hazard identification, and risk management.
• Manage ISNet, Avetta, and other job qualification requests as needed.
• Partner with internal Fleet Specialist regarding driver safety programs, DOT compliance, vehicle incident reviews, and telematic reviews.
• Support Building Security operations as needed, including access control, alarm and camera systems, and security assessments for Virginia facilities.
• Weekly local travel to job sites and company locations required; overnight travel is seldom required.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety and Health, Environmental Health and Safety, or a related field preferred. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• 5+ years of progressive safety experience, preferably in commercial construction, HVAC, mechanical, or field service environments.
• Professional safety certification such as ASP, CSP, or CHST preferred.
• OSHA 30 Hour Construction certification preferred.
• OSHA 500/510 Certifications are a plus.
• Thorough knowledge of OSHA and VOSH regulation structure.
• Knowledge of the programs, policies and practices of the Commercial HVAC industry and warehousing related to safety and property preferred.
• Proven ability to build relationships with and influence business leaders, field employees, and customers.
• Strong communication, presentation, influencing, and diplomacy skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities across multiple locations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Windows Operating System required.
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds and rarely lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The ability to navigate a variety of facilities and work sites, including construction sites, while wearing all necessary protective equipment is required. Must have a reliable means of transport to drive to company locations and job sites throughout Virginia.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Weekly local travel to job sites is required to perform the job, along with periodic travel to the Norfolk and Roanoke locations. Overnight travel is rarely required. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet, but may be loud on some external sites.

Declaration

Human Resources retains the sole right and discretion to make changes to this job description. Any employee making changes unauthorized by the President or Human Resources will be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination.