Safety Coordinator

Job Summary

The Safety Coordinator works with the safety team to ensure the company is in compliance and adheres to Occupational Safety and Health Administration guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Provides support to the Safety Manager to plan, implement, and review Safety Policies and Procedures.
• Conducts safety observation reports on a regular basis, depending on the length of the project.
• Attends safety walks and inspections before or during each project to analyze safety risks.
• Educates employees on safety standards and expectations as well as safe machinery operation.
• Provides recommendations for improving safety in the workplace.
• Investigates accidents that occur onsite and identifies possible causes of the accident.
• Maintains documentation of the company's safety procedures, accidents and related events.
• Conducts and participates in Safety Meetings and Audits.
• Conducts employee, contractor, and visitor Orientations.
• Customer Interface: Creates and implements safety initiatives, meetings and programs as required by the customer. Works with job site safety personnel to identify and resolve safety issues.
• Medical Interface: Coordinates transportation of injured or ill employees to medical facilities. May work with medical providers and HR Department to ensure the procedure requirements of the Company's return to work program are followed.
• Coordinates New and Annual Training with Safety Manager.
• Performs Annual and New Employee Respirator Fit Tests.
• Ensures Employees are acting in adherence with rules and regulations.
• Controls Inventory of Environmental Safety Supplies.
• Controls Inventory of Powered, Air Purifying Respirator Supplies.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Required Skills & Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local regulations such as OSHA, etc.
• Ability to work 2nd shift and overtime as required.
• Weekend availability as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with a safety program required.
• Experience in the maritime/shipyard industry is preferred.
• GED or high school diploma required.
• Associate degree or bachelor's degree in safety, industrial health, or related field preferred.
• Must have a valid Driver's License.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test.
• Background check required.

Physical requirements

• Position requires grasping, writing, standing, sitting, walking, kneeling, crawling, repetitive motions, bending, climbing, overhead work, listening and hearing ability and visual acuity.
• Must be able to work in tight, confined spaces, such as accessing manholes, and awkward positions for long periods of time.
• Must be able to conduct inside and outside work in all temperatures.
• Use of manufacturing equipment.
• Work in environment where harmful dusts, fogs, fumes, gases, etc. might be present and the use of a respirator may be required.
• Able to move/lift/pull/push 50 lbs.
• May be required to work prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, & Life Insurance
• 401(k) Contributions
• Paid Time Off, Holidays
• Salaried Continuation Plan and Long-term Disability

Additional Information

Fraser Shipyards is an equal opportunity employer including disability and vets.

Fraser Shipyards offers competitive pay with excellent benefits:

• Medical, Dental, & Life Insurance
• 401(k) Contributions
• Paid Time Off, Holidays
• Salaried Continuation Plan and Long-term Disability

Final applicants must completed a background check and pre-employment drug screen prior to employment start. All offers of employment at Fraser Industries are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background check and negative results of a pre-employment drug screen.