Field Safety Coordinator

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

• Monitor subcontractor work for conformance to Client and GC HSE standards.
• Report findings to project site management and corporate safety director.
• Complete document reviews, audit documentation, and perform document management.
• Conduct project safety orientations.
• Observe and monitor worksite employees’ safety practices without directing means or methods.
• Conduct safety inspections/audits and document findings.
• Analyze and recommend improvements for safe work practices, policies, and training programs.
• Act as the TL Competent Person for various safety-related tasks such as excavation, fall protection, confined spaces, LOTO, ladder inspections, scaffolds, etc.
• Perform other tasks and activities within the realm of the HSE practice as per the project and site work.

Working Conditions

• Remote field construction setting with the possibility of living in temporary field housing.
• Expect very cold winter weather and hot summer weather.
• May have to drive long distances between construction sites.
• Must be able to wear typical PPE associated with construction work (hard hat, steel toe boots, gloves, etc.).
• Typically working a 7/12 schedule with flexible rotation.

The Ideal Candidate

• Two years experience in a safety related role and OSHA 30 certification OR five to seven years of construction experience and OSHA 510 or equivalent formal safety related training OR a degree in Occupational Safety and one year of construction safety experience.
• A valid driver’s license.
• Pass a drug test.
• Current First Aid/CPR/AED card a plus.

Skills, Knowledge And Abilities

• Self-motivated, adaptable.
• Excellent customer/client service skills; good communication skills with individuals, groups, in presentations, via email and document writing.
• Able to meet deadlines, work independently without direct supervision as an individual as well as in a team environment.
• Able to handle sensitive information and maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Intermediate computer proficiency (i.e. Microsoft Office, Outlook, internet searches, etc.).
• Well organized, attentive to detail, flexible, adaptable, efficient, able to prioritize multiple taskings.
• Effectively work with others to build consensus.
• Understanding of construction processes.