Safety Director, New York City
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Job Location:
New York City, NY - USA
Yearly Salary:
USD 190000 - 225000
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
About E-J
The E-J Group is active in all facets of electrical contracting bringing experience expertise and a national reputation to projects that range in size up to more than $300 million. With over 4000 employees across 31 offices E-J delivers full-service electrical solutions for rail systems transit facilities office buildings hospitals power renewable energy clean energy co-generation facilities roadway and outdoor specialty work airports industrial facilities data centers chip plants universities sports stadiums extra high voltage distribution utility and gas infrastructure. At E-J three generations of family expertise have built an organization that combines practical knowledge with modern technological innovation providing rapid and efficient solutions for todays lighting power energy and communication needs. E-J has over a 125-year reputation for integrity quality and exceptional service in the electrical field. To learn more visit .
Title/Role:Safety Director NYC
Division: Safety
Location: New York City NY
Reporting to:VP Risk Management & Compliance
Position Summary:
The New York City Safety Director will be responsible for promoting a proactive safety culture across all divisions. This includes the strategic oversight development and implementation of company-wide safety policies procedures and programs. This individual will lead the safety team to ensure compliance with all local state and federal safety regulations. The person taking on this role must have a strong background in overall safety including safety planning documentation and handling accident investigations with the ability to set organizational safety strategies and mentor safety professionals.
Responsibilities (include but are not limited to):
Certificates Licenses and Registrations (Required/Preferred):
The E-J Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and ensures equal employment opportunity for all persons without discrimination on the basis of race color religion sex sexual orientation national origin age disability marital status citizenship or any other characteristic protected by law.
The E-J Group is active in all facets of electrical contracting bringing experience expertise and a national reputation to projects that range in size up to more than $300 million. With over 4000 employees across 31 offices E-J delivers full-service electrical solutions for rail systems transit facilities office buildings hospitals power renewable energy clean energy co-generation facilities roadway and outdoor specialty work airports industrial facilities data centers chip plants universities sports stadiums extra high voltage distribution utility and gas infrastructure. At E-J three generations of family expertise have built an organization that combines practical knowledge with modern technological innovation providing rapid and efficient solutions for todays lighting power energy and communication needs. E-J has over a 125-year reputation for integrity quality and exceptional service in the electrical field. To learn more visit .
Title/Role:Safety Director NYC
Division: Safety
Location: New York City NY
Reporting to:VP Risk Management & Compliance
Position Summary:
The New York City Safety Director will be responsible for promoting a proactive safety culture across all divisions. This includes the strategic oversight development and implementation of company-wide safety policies procedures and programs. This individual will lead the safety team to ensure compliance with all local state and federal safety regulations. The person taking on this role must have a strong background in overall safety including safety planning documentation and handling accident investigations with the ability to set organizational safety strategies and mentor safety professionals.
Responsibilities (include but are not limited to):
- Direct and oversee the continuous development and implementation of safety policies procedures and training programs
- Provide leadership and guidance to safety managers and field staff to ensure consistent application of safety standards
- Conduct and oversee thorough accident incident and near-miss investigations ensuring detailed documentation and corrective action plans
- Develop and review Safety Work Plans (SWPs) and Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) across all projects
- Collaborate with project management field supervision and clients to address safety concerns and implement corrective measures as needed
- Perform audits inspections and compliance reviews across all project sites ensuring alignment with OSHA DOT DOB EPA NFPA and other applicable regulations
- Serve as the primary liaison with regulatory agencies clients and external safety representatives
- Track analyze and report companywide safety metrics to executive leadership
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance safety culture and reduce incidents
- Develop companywide training standards; serve as a certified OSHA trainer to deliver required courses
- Maintain documentation of safety certifications training records and compliance reporting
Certificates Licenses and Registrations (Required/Preferred):
- C-3 Competent Person Lead Certification preferred
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP) required
- OSHA 500 Trainer Certification required
- Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST) preferred
- NYC DOB Licensed Safety Manager (LSM) preferred
- NFPA 70e Supervisor Training
- CPR/First Aid Certification
- Extensive MTA NYCT and Port Authority experience required
- MTA NYC Transit Track Safety Certification (Preferred)
- HAZWOPER Training
- Minimum 10 years of progressive safety management experience in construction with at least 5 years in a senior or corporate leadership role
- Experience leading investigations writing detailed reports and developing corrective action plans
- Demonstrated success in developing and executing company-wide safety programs
- Experience as the head of safety on large-scale infrastructure projects (transit rail power or design-build)
- Experience with MTA NYCT and Port Authority is required
- Leading Electrical Contracting Organization in New York City
- Oldest family-owned and operated electrical contractor since 1899
- JIB IBEW Local 3 benefits
- Job training and mentorship
- Rewarding project experience
- Medical dental vision and a 401K plan
- Paid holidays and vacation
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Team-oriented company culture
- History of employment longevity
- Convenient and central office locations near public transit
The E-J Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and ensures equal employment opportunity for all persons without discrimination on the basis of race color religion sex sexual orientation national origin age disability marital status citizenship or any other characteristic protected by law.
Required Experience:
Director
About Company
Since 1899, E-J Electric has been a leader in electrical contracting. We operate in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and across the nation.
