Safety Coordinator
Job Summary
We are currently seeking an experienced, self-starter, goal-oriented candidate to fill the role of Safety Coordinator at our Harrison, Ohio facility. This position supports the Ameco site and personnel with safety inspections, compliance program implementation, project planning, employee training, and other safety and health services.
Responsibilities
Lead Safety Champion: Support the development and maintenance of a safe onsite culture at Ameco's site and among its personnel.
Project Communications & Engagement: Develop and manage relationships at all levels, including projects/craft, shop, site leadership, and Ameco corporate. Engage in outreach programs within the community.
Trend and Benchmark Safety Performance: Monitor and review internal reporting requirements, develop and support action plans for safety performance, participate in safety committees, and ensure consistent presence on shop floors.
Worksite Management: Work with site management teams on job site safety planning, conduct weekly site safety inspections, and ensure timely investigations, inspections, and reporting of HSE matters.
Training Development: Develop and implement safety programs, including new hire training, hazard recognition tools, and safety toolbox talks.
Compliance / Risk Management: Provide safety knowledge and expertise to support consistency in safety policies and procedures, assist with environmental and industrial hygiene activities, and participate in emergency response systems.
Administrative Functions: Complete paperwork related to safety inspections, permits, accident/incident follow-up, OSHA inspections, employee training, and safety orientations.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Environmental, Health and Safety or related field plus 1-3 years of industry and/or construction experience, or 5-7 years of equivalent work experience. OSHA 30 hr. certification.
Technical Working Knowledge: Practical experience in employee safety and equipment competency training, excellent oral and written communication skills, proficiency in MS-Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Abilities: Possess all auditory, speaking, and communicating capabilities; physical requirements include sitting, standing, walking, bending, twisting, climbing, pushing, pulling, lifting up to 25 lbs.
What We Provide
Career development, continued training, advancement opportunities, job stability, competitive compensation and benefits including: Employee Development, Medical (PPO, HSA, or FSA), Dental, Vision, 8 Paid Holidays, PTO, 401K Plan, Company Paid Life, Company Paid STD & LT, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Supplemental Policies (Accident, AD&D, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Life).
About the Role
This position supports the Ameco site and personnel with safety inspections, compliance program implementation, project planning, employee training, and other safety and health services. This individual must possess a high level of organization and time management skills and be able to effectively communicate with various audiences as well as people at different levels within the organization.