Site Safety and Health Officer

Site Safety and Health Officer

Didlake, Inc. is a non-profit rehabilitation services organization. At Didlake, creating opportunities that enrich the lives of people with disabilities is our mission. Since 1965, Didlake has served thousands of people with significant disabilities by providing training, job placement, employment opportunities, and day support services. We provide rewarding and purposeful work.

Why This Role Matters

The Site Safety and Health Officer ensure the safety and well-being of all employees, contractors, and clients by implementing rigorous safety and health procedures. This role guarantees compliance with contract specifications, regulatory requirements, and Didlake standards, directly contributing to operational excellence and a safe work environment.

What You Will Do

• Implement safety and health procedures, inspections, and audits to ensure compliance with contracts and regulations.
• Inspect all phases of operations, goods, and services for conformity to safety and operational standards.
• Develop and maintain inspection schedules, procedures, and checklists, including scheduled and unscheduled inspections.
• Communicate safety deficiencies to the appropriate personnel and document all inspection results.
• Assess product and equipment capabilities to establish service delivery standards and safety expectations.
• Coordinate safety objectives with production procedures to maximize service reliability and contain costs.
• Analyze inspection results with the Director of Operations for trends, safety considerations, and adherence to standards.
• Provide written and oral reports to Performance Assessment Representatives and management on safety program status.
• Participate in training programs and assist with conducting safety training sessions as needed.
• Investigate and resolve customer complaints regarding safety and health non-conformance.
• Foster teamwork and positive workplace culture while modeling professionalism, dependability, and strong business ethics.
• Monitor proper use of equipment and adherence to safety policies to ensure employee safety.
• Promote Human Rights awareness among clients and staff through training and incident reporting.
• Complete required documentation, reports, and Didlake-mandated training.
• Perform other duties as assigned or required by the Statement of Work.

What You Bring

• Strong communication skills, including the ability to read, interpret, and convey safety rules, operating instructions, and manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and present information to groups of employees.
• Experience interacting with and training personnel with diverse abilities and needs.
• Professional demeanor and positive public image that represents Didlake values.
• Commitment to fostering a safe, inclusive, and ethical workplace.

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience delivering a safety program of similar size and complexity, aligned with contract specifications.

Skills & Abilities

• Must be eligible to work in the U.S. and able to obtain required background credentials.
• Maintain OSHA 30 Construction Certification and EM-385 requirements.
• Have a valid driver's license and be insurable under Didlake's automobile policy. Requirements include but are not limited to a minimum of 3 years of licensed driving and being at least 25 years old.
• Access to the work site for this position will require a valid Real ID.
• Strong analytical, observational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to develop and maintain safety procedures, schedules, and inspection checklists.
• Ability to project a professional image while interacting with clients, co-workers, and stakeholders.

Benefits

• Health coverage for you and your family through Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
• A 401k-Retirement plan with company match
• To help you manage your work and life needs, we offer an Employee Assistance Program, Wellness Program
• A paid time-off program in which the benefits increase based on your tenure with the company
• A paid sick leave program that begins to accrue upon starting work
• Paid holidays