Director of Safety

Founded and family‐owned since 1896, Rhoads Industries is a total solution provider of industrial fabrication, mechanical/maintenance and maritime services. In addition to our field service and project skilled labor, Rhoads has expansive shipyard facilities and over 300,000 square feet of heavy manufacturing space located in The Navy Yard in Philadelphia.

Rhoads’ capabilities enable our customers to achieve superior results by deploying our diverse, highly skilled workforce and fabrication capabilities across commercial, government and maritime projects, all backed by state‐of‐the‐art resources and a 100+ year legacy of leadership.

As a member of the Rhoads team, you’ll join a quickly growing team of energetic, skilled tradespeople and professionals who are committed to delivering exceptional products and services to our customers across every market we serve. We are building on our success across more than a century by continuing to grow an innovative company dedicated to building exciting careers.

Come join our journey, and experience what it means to be Done Right with Rhoads.

We are currently looking for a Director of Safety to join our dynamic, fast-paced, and growing team. The Director of Safety is responsible for directing and providing health and safety program oversight the company.

The position oversees development and implementation of behavior-based safety practices, audits functions for health and safety procedure implementation, ensures compliance with corporate, OSHA, Coast Guard, and client safety requirements, and conducting root-cause analysis of health and safety incidents.

The Director of Safety monitors and documents the effectiveness of safety control measures used throughout the company and directs Rhoads staff and subcontractors in the implementation of Rhoads’ Health and Safety Program. The position will manage the development of site-specific health and safety plans for Rhoads’ locations as well as customer projects.

What You Will Be Doing

• Provide health and safety leadership and direction to Division, Department and Project Managers.
• Serve as the health and safety subject matter expert with clients, regulators, and Rhoads staff working on projects or designing proposal responses.
• Manage health and safety resources and related departmental budgets.
• Manage corporate health and safety staff. When necessary, plan, request, and assist in the hiring of new personnel.
• Serve as the primary contact on health and safety issues.
• Responsible for establishing and maintaining positive working relationships with Rhoads’ customers, Site Health and Safety Managers, and subcontractors.
• Create manage and review site specific safety plans (SSSP), Job Hazard Analysis, Activity Hazard Analysis.
• Appraise and implement new safety regulations as they relate to Rhoads’ operations.
• Ensure that project personnel are adequately trained in emergency response plan procedures.
• Work as the internal incident manager, ensuring that safety emergencies and injuries are properly
• Oversee, manage and ensure safety orientation for all new Rhoads personnel and visitors as applicable; Reviews safety training and recommend revisions, improvements, and updates; organizes and conduct safety training as necessary.
• Assist in the preparation of new work proposals as solicitations relate to corporate health and safety objectives.
• Reviews all contract documents related to ongoing or proposed work for safety related issues.
• Review subcontractor safety programs; ensure that subcontractor programs are compliant with corporate, OSHA, client or Coast Guard Safety regulations.
• Participate in meetings with field personnel, such as pre-award and pre-construction conferences.
• Conduct safety audits. Audits will include a brief summary report noting any deviations from the HASP and corrective actions that may be necessary to promote the health and safety of workers and the public.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local safety laws, regulations, codes, and rules.
• Chairperson of the Safety Committee.
• Identifies opportunities to minimize workplace injuries, accidents, and health problems.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Your Background

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. CPA or CMA designation is Bachelor’s degree in health and Safety, Safety Engineering, Environmental Health, or related field preferred.
• A minimum of 10 years of safety related experience. Marine and water-based operations and heavy construction/industrial/DOD background is preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of current company safety policies and applicable Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards across all standards; ability to differentiate between applicable standards (1910, 1915, 1926, EM 285-1-1, etc.)
• OSHA 30 certification within the last five (5) years.
• Current shipyard competent person training or willingness to obtain.
• Ability to establish positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• 40-hour HAZWOPER certificate and current annual 8-hour HAZWOPER refresher
• CPR/First Aid certification or willingness to obtain.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to conduct training.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Ability to work independently as well as to function effectively and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills; detail oriented and efficient.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and responsibilities in a rapidly growing organization; experience managing personnel.
• Ability to communicate requirements in an industrial environment, and to give effective direction by using written and/or verbal skills where appropriate.

The Work Environment at Rhoads

• The performance of this position involves exposure to construction or industrial areas where the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, hard hats and hearing protection is required.
• Must be able to work in a variety of physical positions, including sitting, standing, walking, and driving in an automobile
• Will require walking and standing on irregular, uneven surfaces in an industrial setting and possibly at increased heights climbing and descending ladders, ship stairways, and confined spaces.

What Rhoads Can Offer You

At Rhoads Industries, our team is the foundation of our success. Along with a competitive salary, we offer a variety of additional benefits designed to support your well-being and promote a healthy work-life balance for you and your family.

Benefits include

• Competitive health insurance packages
• 401k matching
• PTO

Our Location

We are based out of The Navy Yard in Philadelphia, a reimagined industrial locale with more than 150 companies, 15,000+ people, 20 acres of parks, dining options, public art, and events throughout the year. Recognized as a leading model for repurposing military and industrial assets for a diversified modern economy, The Navy Yard has been dubbed “the coolest shipyard in America.”

For more information about Rhoads Industries and our opportunities please visit RhoadsInc.com and follow us on LinkedIn.

Rhoads Industries, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, and disability.