Remote Regional SH&E Leader & Safety Strategist

Sunbelt Rentals; Phoenix (AZ); Remote; USD 99,000 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and Vision plans

401(k) Match

Volunteer time off

Disability insurance

Job summary

Sunbelt Rentals seeks a senior Safety leader to oversee project safety across the US. The role requires extensive travel (75% overnight) and the ability to train Safety Coordinators, conduct audits, and drive SH&E improvements.

You will partner with Branch Managers and Safety Directors to implement standardized safety practices, track performance, and develop annual strategic plans. Strong communication and leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety and Health or a related field or equivalent work experience plus a minimum of 7 years working with Safety, Health and Environmental Management Systems and implementation of safety programs
• Preferred Safety Certification - CSP, ASP and CIH
• Ability and willingness to travel 75%; overnight travel required, with potential weekend travel
• Must live near or have easy access to a major airport hub. The coverage area will be the entire US.
• Event and/or large construction project experience is a plus
• Exceptional written and verbal skills when addressing either individuals or groups
• Exceptional organizational skills
• Ability to present information in classroom or conference call setting.
• Ability to develop and execute a strategic plan that includes measurable goals based on leading and lagging indicator performance.
• An observable positive attitude
• Ability to track and trend performance of multiple locations based on incident data obtained through internal tracking mechanisms.
• Dependable, motivated, and self-starter
• Ability to multi-task and be highly organized
• Customer-service oriented
• A general overview of OSHA construction and general industry regulation knowledge
• Working knowledge of DOT regulations and transportation safety
• An ability to foster credibility with branch Supervisors, Safety Coordinators, and BMs
• Proficiency with Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint

Responsibilities

• May have oversight and support of Project Safety Coordinators
• The position is remote based and will require travel based to provide project and event safety oversight and validation of company SH&E standards are successfully implemented across the US. Candidates should expect position l 75% overnight travel and potentially weekend travel.
• Preparing reports and recommending procedures to improve organizational performance
• Overseeing the overall integrity and quality of all Sunbelt Rentals safety protocols at individual branches within their assigned geographical area
• Conducts branch and project safety compliance inspections and audits in accordance with scheduled program utilizing dedicated audit criteria including employee training, facility regulatory compliance, vehicle fleet / DOT compliance, shop and equipment rental fleet compliance.
• Works with Branch Managers (BMs)to assign the correct Safety Coordinator to the location.
• Provides training and guidance to Safety Coordinators in each branch to ensure a consistent approach is taken regarding policies and procedures.
• Identifies deficiencies found during inspections; provides written evaluation of inspection with corrective action requirements utilizing Enablon; assists Branch Managers in mandating time period for completion of corrective actions and follows corrective actions until closure.
• Responsible for delivering safety training modules to employees on an ongoing basis.
• Assists Safety Coordinator as necessary with completion of required training, safety meeting coordination and completion, and maintenance of Safety Training & Documentation Manual.
• Responsible for tracking and trending in their respected areas to identify which locations are adhering to the Sunbelt Rentals Leading Indicator Program and which areas need attention due an increase in lagging data.
• Responsible for working with the Safety Director and Line of Business VP/leadership to develop an annual strategic SH&E Business Plan addressing prior year performance of the Region as well as annual targets for the Calendar and Fiscal Year.
• Leads monthly Safety Coordinator Phone Call for all Coordinators in the region.
• Train and monitor staff on Sunbelt Rentals Safety Tools.
• Supports Branch Manager and Safety Coordinator in the investigation of all incidents and appropriate near-misses while assisting the BM in completion of reporting requirements and follows up as necessary to support the claims managers.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Public speaking

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety and Health or related field

7+ years safety experience

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

Sunbelt Rentals seeks a senior Safety leader to oversee project safety across the US. The role requires extensive travel (75% overnight) and the ability to train Safety Coordinators, conduct audits, and drive SH&E improvements.

You will partner with Branch Managers and Safety Directors to implement standardized safety practices, track performance, and develop annual strategic plans. Strong communication and leadership are essential.