Entry-Level Project Safety Coordinator - Nevada - Southern Pacific Region

Responsibilities

• Monitor safety efforts of subcontractors and McCarthy employees, conducting project safety “Tool Box” meetings weekly and enforcing safety guidelines utilizing disciplinary policy
• Oversee issuance of new hire safety documents and lead the immersion of new employees and subcontractors into the McCarthy safety culture
• Cook with project supervision to ensure personal protective equipment/safety materials and first aid supplies are available and utilized, and all safety documents are posted on-site
• Maintain project OSHA 300 log of injuries/illnesses, investigating all reports and coordinating corrective measures
• Conduct safety/health inspections at least twice/month, coordinating responses and compliance reports with McCarthy’s insurance company
• Record/forward copies of all safety-related meetings, programs, citations, etc. to division safety director

Qualifications

• Prior internship experience supporting safety efforts of large healthcare or commercial projects, preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety or related field
• CHST certification
• Bilingual (English-Spanish) preferred
• Ability to work with all construction groups – management, owners, trades and subcontractors
• Ability to manage/administer safety orientations, oversee substance abuse program, investigate/report on injuries/illnesses/near misses and perform other various safety functions on-site
• Excellent communication, organization, decision-making and problem-solving skills