Director of Risk & Safety

Founded in 1988, Mersino is a single source for pumping services, contract dewatering, one-pass trenching, power generation and drilling. Our people are the most asset, and we strive to maintain a culture that inspires dedication to customer service. Whether a planned project or an emergency response, Mersino meets challenges with expertise, equipment, and service. We move water.

Location:

Auburn Hills, MI Travel:

50%

Job Summary:

The primary responsibility of the Director of Risk & Safety (DRS) is to drive safety as a top priority throughout the organization by consistently developing, communicating, and enforcing safety programs; all while ensuring to support the ability of the company to drive revenue. In this respect, the DSR shall serve as a working team member and individual contributor to the team's overall success.

Typical Duties & Responsibilities:

Develop and manage company safety initiatives and programs Implement and maintain the branch safety audit program Develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive branch safety scorecard audit program Complete branch safety audits at regular intervals Implement monthly branch safety audits and enforce compliance Implement and maintain a comprehensive job safety audit program Travel to conduct branch and job-site safety inspections and implement solutions to correct deficiencies Coordinate with branch managers and company leaders to ensure safety training is administered and maintained Conduct training on the Fleet Safety Program and all related DOT requirements Audit fleet safety and DOT compliance company-wide Act as the first point of contact for the branch-level teams seeking support or information related to safety or company safety initiatives Act as the Branch Safety Chairman to drive company safety initiatives Report all accidents and incidents with the appropriate entities in a timely fashion Complete investigations for all workplace accidents and incidents and implement corrective actions Attend Safety Risk Committee conference bi-annually Review and update all safety policies and procedures annually Ensure that the Mersino Way is a guiding document in all daily activities

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in construction safety or in a related field preferred, or an equivalent amount of Construction Safety experience Experience in construction safety preferred OSHA 30 certified and knowledge of OSHA safety standards related to construction FMCSA and DOT knowledge Ability to present safety messaging and training to groups of people Planning and organization skills with the ability to handle multiple projects Proficient in MS Office and other required PC software applications

Specific Expectations:

Ability to travel up to 50% Excellent internal and external customer service Ability to work well with other Ability to multitask in a fast past environment Excellent written and verbal communication skills Self-motivated, with the ability to perform tasks with little or no direction Strong time management and organizational skills Job requires intermittent periods during which continuous physical exertion, such as walking, standing, stooping, climbing, lifting material or equipment, some of which may be heavy or awkward

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. Page Break