Safety Supervisor

SAFETY SUPERVISOR

Titan Florida is a leading environmentally-and socially-progressive heavy building materials company located in the eastern United States and headquartered in Norfolk, Virginia, and regional headquarters in Deerfield Beach, FL. We have been in operation since 1902 and we remain a family-led business with a values-oriented, people-focused culture.

Under the direction of the Regional Safety Manager and Project Management team, the Health and Safety Supervisor will be responsible for providing support to the project management team, supervisors, foremen and workers. This position will provide leadership and coordination of the day-to-day safety requirements of the assigned project.

Scope:

The Safety Supervisor reports to the Regional Safety Manager and is responsible for but not limited to the following:

• Provide support to the project by maintaining a visible presence on the field performing site visits to the entire project at least once per shift, if possible, coordinate with the project manager.
• Assist in the coaching, mentoring, and implementation of the HS&E programs in the field.
• Regularly review and be familiar with all applicable legislation and applicable standards, to ensure compliance.
• Inform the project management team and supervision of any new or conflictive legislative matters that could impact the project.
• Develop a Site Safety Management Plan (SMP) for the project to ensure a safe work environment for all company employees, contractors, visitors and the community.
• Regularly audit the SMP for compliance and update to ensure the alignment with project scope and conditions.
• Organize and schedule required safety staff and first aid coverage.
• Provide direction, support and resource to all site managers, supervisors, foremen, and safety advisors.
• Ensure that all incidents are reported immediately.
• Participate and assist the supervisors, foreman and safety advisors in the investigation of incidents to determine root cause, and corrective actions where necessary.
• Ensure incident corrective actions are followed up on and completed.
• Ensure injured workers are offered modified duties and documentation has been completed. Monitor and follow up on modified workers in the field.
• Ensure Safety Advisors are verifying field staff training and competencies; consult the project management team and Regional Safety Manager for compliance and action plan.
• Review safety obligations of the clients and ensure they are carried out as per the terms of the agreement, and communicated to the Project Manager, Supervisors, Foreman and Safety Advisors.
• Ensure new hires are orientated to the Valard Construction, and all required documentation is completed accurately and forwarded to the head office.
• Ensure safety boards with postings including but not limited to: Health and safety policy, inspection and audit results, project hazard assessment, location of first aid, etc. are maintained and current.
• Ensure that the following material is available and on site, Valard’s HS&E Manual, the applicable provincial legislation and regulations, site safety inspection forms, observation forms, tailboards and logbooks, fall protection plans etc.
• Prepare for, and participate in audits such as 18001, COR and/or Owner audits.
• Communicate, coach and assist the field staff to ensure that all safety expectations are understood and met Health and Safety Supervisor.
• Coordinate a regular meeting with project safety team to review issues, trends and upcoming conditions or events.
• Other duties as required.

Qualification:

• Occupational Health and Safety Degree, Diploma or Certificate or CRSP would be an asset.
• National Construction Safety Officer Certificate.
• Minimum 5 year Health and Safety field experience.
• Minimum 3 year of supervisory experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft office applications.
• The ability to demonstrate the application of risk assessment to company operations an activities.
• Good physical condition.
• Ability to travel.

Skills / Knowledge:

• Excellent Incident Investigation skills.
• Excellent leadership and conflict resolution skills.
• Effective communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to perform under stressful conditions.
• Analytical skills.
• Probability and decision-making skills.
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
• Effective organizational skills.
• Stress management skills.

We believe the key to our success is employing innovative individuals diverse in talent, education, experience and thought. With the right people in place, we expect to continue to be one of the most successful producers of building materials in the world.

Titan America is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Affirmative Action employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, or other legally protected status.