Field Safety Coordinator

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

These are field-based positions in remote areas of South Dakota and Montana part of the preliminary work for a significant oil and gas project. This portion of the project is expected to last 2-3 years.

The Field Safety Coordinator works for GC to monitor subcontractor work for conformance to Client and GC HSE standards. The Field Safety Coordinator will report findings to project site management (direct report) and corporate safety director (dotted line report).

• 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 documents findings
• Analyze and recommend improvements for safe work practices, policies and training programs
• Act as the TL Competent Person for excavation, fall protection, confined spaces, LOTO, ladder inspections, scaffolds, etc.
• Complete all other tasks and activities within the realm of the HSE practice within the scope of 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

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess one of the following:

• Three to five years of safety technician/coordinator experience in construction with OSHA 510 or equivalent formal safety related training OR
• Five to seven years of construction experience with OSHA 510 or equivalent formal safety related training OR
• A degree in Occupational Safety and one year of construction safety experience

And must also possess:

• A valid driver’s license
• Ability to pass a drug test

Plus:

• Current First Aid/CPR/AED card a plus
• Ability to communicate effectively; written and orally in English

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
• Ability 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