Safety Coordinator

About the role

Arcosa Wind Towers, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of structural wind towers in North America. We focus on excellence, offering premier value to our customers. Arcosa Wind Towers is now hiring a Safety Coordinator.

Job Location

Newton, IA

Responsibilities

• Plan, lead, and participate in plant safety meetings
• Implement, inspect, and maintain job site and office SDS manuals
• Train employees in SDS procedures
• Provide and ensure compliance with information, signs, posters, barriers, and other materials to warn of potential and actual safety hazards and to prevent access to hazardous conditions
• Ensure the implementation, administration, and maintenance of all facility specific EHS programs
• Aid and participate in all EHS continuous improvements initiatives relating to OSHA, EPA, and best management practices
• Determine corrective or preventative measures, assign responsibility, and follow up to ensure the corrective measures have been implemented
• Conduct periodic plant safety inspections to ensure safety procedures are in place, accurate, and up to date
• Provide recommendations and assistance to safety and plant management with respect to plant hazards, employee training, new/safe equipment operation, and safe material or substance utilization
• Manage hazardous materials control program, review samples, and test for hazardous materials prior to the start of operations
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner that engages
• Frequently communicate with Business Leadership and Corporate Safety to keep them apprised of pertinent issues
• Maintain training records in the employee files

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in safety science, safety management, industrial hygiene, environmental science, occupational health, engineering or other industrial discipline
• Equivalent work experience of 1-3 years in an Industrial/Manufacturing Environment
• EMT and/or fire fighter experience preferred
• Certifications preferred: Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), Associates Safety Professional (ASP), Graduate Safety Professional (GSP)
• Knowledge of: Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), American National Standards Institute (ANSI), National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Workers Compensation regulations
• Ability to deal with situations involving sensitive and confidential company information
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize and complete multiple projects in a timely manner
• Ability to make decisions and operate independently with respect to complex issues and business requirements

Qualifications

• Ability to tolerate both high and low temperatures, loud noises typical of a manufacturing plant

Skills

• Safety sensitive

Benefits

• Health & Pharmacy
• Dental & Vision
• Critical Illness
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Company Paid Life & AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary Life & AD&D Insurance
• 401(k) W/Company Match
• Short-Term Disability
• Voluntary Long-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program