Safety Coordinator

Human Resources Generalist

Job Summary

A support member of the management team that provides tactical support to field operations to ensure compliance with company policy, client requirements, government regulations, and state/local laws.


Functions

  • Assists with the development and implementation of safety programs and procedures

  • Ensures manuals, policies, and procedures are in place and in adherence to regulations and company expectations.

  • Collaborates with field project teams, fellow safety professionals for customers, sub-contractors, and consulting firms to support consistency and knowledge sharing.

  • Executes the safety vision and plan for the company and mentors the staff and employees in achieving that vision.

  • Conducts or coordinates employee training in areas of safety, regulations, hazardous condition monitoring, and use of safety equipment.

  • Develops and assures adherence to site-specific Safety Plans.

  • Leads and documents appropriate risk/hazard assessments.

  • Conducts corresponding follow-ups and implementation of corrective action items to minimize and/or eliminate incidents that have the potential to cause harm to one of the Company's employees, contractors, or visitors.

  • Effectively communicates the health and safety goals, objectives, performance expectations, and metrics throughout the facility.

  • Partners with HR and insurance underwriters to identify opportunities for improved safety performance and cost reduction on premiums.

  • Performs and administers safety audits and inspects job sites, machinery, and safety equipment to identify and correct potential hazards, and to ensure safety regulation compliance.

  • Oversees facility safety inventory including supplies, equipment, and training materials.

  • Analysis and utilizes data to set safety priorities and develop action plans


Qualifications

  • Working toward/achieving a two or four-year degree in Safety Management, Industrial Hygiene, or related subject required

  • Working toward/achieving CHSO, OHST, ASP or CSP, CIH

  • Demonstrated 3+ years’ experience in a safety position

  • Demonstrated understanding and working knowledge of applicable occupational safety and health regulations.

  • Excellent written, verbal, and electronic communications skills.

  • Excellent interpersonal skills, strong teaching, coaching, facilitation, and mentoring skills.

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

  • Excellent problem solving and investigation skills with a focus on root cause analysis and development of sustainable corrective actions

  • Models the core values of the company

  • Builds High trust work relationships at all levels

  • Demonstrated results in achieving and sustaining business goals.

  • Knowledge of business and financial concepts.

  • Ability to analyze and present data and interpret it into actionable information


  • Driving to various geographical locations, which will be in different locations/clients each day

  • Sitting or standing for long periods of time may be necessary

  • Walking; crouching; hearing; smelling

  • Visual acuity to perform activities such as reading and making observations

  • Excellent written and oral communication skills

  • Excellent project and time management skills

  • Ability to travel including some overnight stays

  • Since the position works primarily for clients in our commercial, industrial, and construction segments, the following will be necessary:

    • Ability to stand on concrete floors for extended periods of time

    • Ability to walk on uneven surfaces

    • Ability to work in temperature extremes

    • Ability to work both indoors and outdoors

    • Ability to climb stairs and ladders

    • Ability to work non-traditional shifts on occasion

Requirements