Contract Corporate Safety Director

Tailing International, LLC; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Tailing International, LLC is seeking a safety professional to coordinate and supervise Clients/Project Health and Safety Programs and Policies. You will lead safety policies at site or client locations, plan and direct safety procedures, and support incident investigations.

This position starts as a contract role with potential to become a full-time salary. The role requires five+ years in construction safety, strong Microsoft Office skills, and the ability to train and communicate effectively.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years’ experience in construction safety.
• High knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to conduct or coordinate daily and weekly safety training.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Pass pre-employment and criminal background check.
• Proficient with Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Prevent accidents, injuries and claims by being visible in the field and walking jobs 70%+ of time.
• Develop and deliver Safety Training and New Hire Orientations as mandated by regulations and client programs.
• Ensure compliance with Federal, State and Client safety regulations, programs and policies.
• Conduct jobsite, shop, fleet, and office safety assessments; identify hazards; implement corrective actions.
• Lead or support incident investigations; identify root causes; communicate lessons learned.
• Analyze leading and lagging indicators, claims trends, and risk exposures; prepare reports for leadership.
• Deliver engaging safety training, toolbox talks, onboarding content, and supervisor coaching for fire protection and security work.
• Coordinate with operations to plan safe execution of higher-risk work (energized systems, heights, lifting, driving, confined spaces, hot work).
• Support return-to-work, injury-management, and loss-control activities with HR and risk partners.
• Standardize safety processes and documentation across both companies while respecting local needs.
• Participate in audits and regulatory reviews; maintain records and support readiness.
• Travel to operating locations and jobsites as needed.
• Assist in accident investigations and return-to-work programs.
• Perform daily or weekly job site safety audits per project needs.
• Anticipate, implement, and measure hazard controls and programs.
• Inspire and coach employees toward safety goals.

Skills

Construction safety experience

Microsoft Office proficiency

Training delivery

Verbal and written communication

Team collaboration

Analytical thinking

Education

OSHA 500/502 certification

BCSP certification

Degree in Safety

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The individual in this position is responsible for the coordination and supervision of the Clients/Project Health and Safety Programs and Policies.The safety professional will work directly for the contractor.

Safety Professionals will typically plan, lead, and direct the Health and Safety Policies and Procedures to site or client supervision.

This contract role has the potential of becoming full-time salary.

Job Qualifications

• Must have five or more years’ experience in construction safety.
• Must have high knowledge of Microsoft Suite.
• Must have one of the following:OSHA 500/502 – OR – BCSP current certification – OR – Degree in Safety.
• Must be able to conduct or coordinate daily and weekly safety training.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Must successfully pass a pre-employment and criminal background check.
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
• Exceptional planning, time-management, and follow-through.
• Able to exercise confidentiality and discretion.
• Ability to review, analyze and discuss safety/risk information or data.
• Ability to work effectively with a team and independently.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to handle multiple project tasks and complex situations.

Typical Job Responsibilities

• Prevent accidents, injuries and claims by being visible in the field and “walking jobs” approximately 70% or more of your time.
• Develop and deliver Safety Training and New Hire Orientations as mandated by Federal, State, Local and Client Programs.
• Ensure compliance with Federal, State and Client or Project safety regulations, programs, and policies.
• Conduct jobsite, shop, fleet, and office safety assessments; identify hazards; develop practical corrective actions; and verify completion.
• Support compliance with applicable OSHA requirements, customer requirements, company policies, and other regulatory obligations.
• Lead or support incident, injury, near-miss, vehicle, and property-damage investigations; identify root causes; communicate lessons learned; and track corrective actions.
• Analyze leading and lagging indicators, claims trends, and risk exposures; prepare clear reports and recommendations for operating leadership.
• Develop and deliver engaging safety training, toolbox talks, onboarding content, and supervisor coaching tailored to fire protection and security work.
• Partner with operations to plan safe execution of higher-risk work, including energized systems, work at heights, lifting, driving, confined spaces, hot work, and other field exposures as applicable.
• Support return-to-work, workers’ compensation, injury-management, and loss-control activities in collaboration with HR, insurance, and risk partners.
• Help standardize safety processes, documentation, and best practices across both companies while respecting local operating needs.
• Participate in customer, insurer, and regulatory reviews; maintain required records and support audit readiness.
• Travel to operating locations and jobsites as business needs require.
• Prevent and mitigate employee injuries and illnesses.
• Lead/Assist in accident investigations and return to work programs.
• Perform job site safety audits on a daily or weekly basis per project demands.
• Must have the ability to anticipate, develop, implement, and measure hazard controls and programs.
• Inspire and coach employees to accomplish safety goals.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality regarding injuries and claims.
• Take a proactive, rather than reactive, approach in claims and injury reduction.
• Act as the liaison for project drug and alcohol testing.
• Other duties may be assigned as Client needs dictate and increasing skill level is demonstrated.