Head of Health and Safety

For over 100 years, Maguire has been an industry leader in the fabrication, construction, and maintenance of water storage tanks and elevated water towers. The Director of Safety will develop, coordinate, and implement occupational health policies and procedures to promote and ensure effective safety operations in the organization along with assessing and approving workers compensation benefits.

Safety:

Collaborates with management to develop, prepare, and implement safety policies and procedures.

Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local safety laws, regulations, codes, and rules.

Stops operations and activities that could harm employees or equipment.

Identifies opportunities to minimize workplace injuries, accidents, and health problems.

Conducts employee training on applicable safety standards.

Reviews safety training and recommends revisions, improvements, and updates.

Environmental:

Conducts inspections to identify health and environmental risks.

Drafts inspection reports to document inspection findings.

Develops and implements inspection policies and procedures, and a schedule of routine inspections.

Prepares and schedules training to cover emergency procedures, workplace safety, and other relevant topics.

Ensures that material safety data sheets are maintained and readily accessible when needed.

Reviews workers compensation claim forms.

Evaluates injury reports to assess compensation and to determine the anticipated cost of each claim.

Approves medical treatment, hospitalization, and surgery.

Calculates permanent disability ratings.

Coordinates payment of medical bills, disability compensation, and death benefits.

Maintains records, files, and databases of claims; prepares summary reports of collected data.

Provides client companies and employees with information and training regarding workers compensation benefits.

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Safety, Occupational Safety and Health, or related field required; EHS, OSHA, CESCO, ISO, Train the Trainer

Extensive knowledge of current company safety policies and applicable Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards.

Extensive knowledge of environmental regulations and policies.

Proficient in technology and equipment used in environmental inspections.

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, ISNetworld, and other EHS & Worker’s Comp software.

Extensive knowledge of medical and technical terminology used in workers compensation cases.

Will conduct performance evaluations that are timely and constructive.

Majority of the time is spent in an office environment outside of the fabrication shop.

Regular travel to active field job sites is required, including exposure to varying weather conditions and construction environments.

Must be comfortable working at heights and capable of climbing structures exceeding 65 feet while following all applicable safety requirements.

Able to work at a sustained pace and produce quality work.

At Maguire, we believe in protecting and storing quality water. We do this by being the best water tank company for our customers and employees.

Maguire complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws regarding hiring and employment. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.

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