At Warfel, safety is our top priority. We’re committed to making sure that each employee, subcontractor, consultant and client goes home the same way that he or she came to work that day. Our team of safety professionals works hard to maintain a culture and environment of safe work practices. Today, meet Safety Director Jeff Pierce.
Describe what you do at Warfel: I oversee the safety and health of our employees and our projects.
In your words, why is safety so important? Preventing accidents, injuries, and illnesses provides benefits for our employees, such as good health, long life, and a rewarding and prosperous career.
Where did you go to school? Lampeter-Strasburg and Millersville University.
How long have you worked at Warfel? 10 years
What did you do before you came to Warfel? Worked for the City of Lancaster Bureau of Fire
What is your favorite part of your job? Seeing our employees succeed at our projects and in their careers.
What is the worst job you ever had? I worked for Mann Tobacco Company as a laborer on North Prince St. during a summer when I was in high school.
What is your most exciting accomplishment? Marrying my wife, Terry and raising our children and enjoying our grandchildren.
What advice would you give someone applying to Warfel? Warfel is a great company. You can go as far as you want to in your career, if you are a team player, hard worker, and have a great attitude.
What’s the most important thing you’ve learned in your career? Put yourself in other people’s shoes. Show empathy, compassion, confidence and have a positive outlook.
What has changed the most since you’ve started your career? The use of technology in the construction industry and the addition of new safety and health regulations.
What’s your favorite part of working in the construction industry? I love to see the skills and talents of our employees and subcontractors when I see the completion of the beautiful buildings.
What do you think is the most challenging part of the construction industry? The ability to provide safety training and education on a regular basis. I see this changing soon with the advancement of technology. The future technology will provide the capability to bring the training and education right to the job sites for all our employees.
What do you enjoy doing outside of work? Spending time with my family and traveling to new locations.
You can learn more about National Safety Week here.
