Assistant Safety Director

Bachelor’s degree and at least seven years of progressively responsible work experience in a safety-related field, ideally, construction or theater safety.
Proficient and confident in developing and conducting effective safety training programs and working knowledge of OSHA Safety Programs such as: Aerial Lifts, Construction Safety, Confined Space, Electrical Safety, Fall Protection, Hand and Power Tools, Hazard Communication, Lockout/Tagout, Machine Guarding, Powered Industrial Trucks, Machine Shop Safety, Ladder Safety, PPE, Proper Lifting/Back Safety, Respiratory Protection, Hearing Conservation and Bloodborne Pathogens.
Knowledge of and the ability to stay informed on federal, state, and local laws such as OSHA, NFPA, EPA, and ADA.
Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate well both verbally and in writing, including effectively conveying information and ideas across the entire organization.
Ability to operate and problem-solve in a fast-paced, large organization.
High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and the ability to manage large data sets.

Analyze near misses and accidents and conduct incident analysis to reduce future recurrences. Determine the root cause/contributing factors. Prepare, provide, and assist in presenting reports that identify trends and possible mitigation.
Conduct frequent and regular physical, documented inspections of work areas and operations, including shops, stage, engineering, and public spaces within the Met and other buildings owned and/or leased by the Met.
Perform safety inspections of onstage production sets and crew operations.
Assist the Safety Director in developing a comprehensive inspection database from which reports may be generated and trends identified.
Conduct regular safety training and manage all aspects of the Met’s training program.
Provide support in managing the Met’s worker’s compensation program.
Update and maintain safety-related records, including the Annual OSHA 300/301 logs and the Met’s internal incident form database.
Prepare materials for the monthly Safety Committee meetings and make presentations to the Committee, as appropriate.
Assist in managing the Met’s Hazardous Waste Program, Noise Assessment Program, and Occupational Safety Programs.
Assist the Safety Director and the Fire and Life Safety Director in developing, maintaining, and providing training on the Met’s emergency response plans.

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Health, and Environmental Science or Engineering.
Experience influencing Safety Culture Change.
Professional certifications such as CSP or CIH.