Safety Coordinator

About the role

The Safety Coordinator will ensure a safe work environment by developing and implementing safety programs, conducting training, and monitoring compliance with safety regulations. The Safety Coordinator will identify hazards, investigate accidents, and ensure the organization adheres to legal and internal safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Promote the Zero Accident philosophy
• Perform morning safety briefing covering company-provided content with the ability to assemble relevant content if necessary
• Affiliate with vehicular incident, near miss, equipment damage and injury investigations
• Afford assistance in post-injury management
• Administer safety orientation program to acquaint employees with site conditions, safe work practices, policies, and procedures
• Maintain documentation of the company's safety procedures, accidents, and related events
• Attend pre-task meetings
• Perform field audits/observations, develop corrective actions from audit/observation findings and track corrective actions to completion
• Coordinate safety activities with customer, as necessary
• Conduct required safety training in support of project needs
• Develop site-specific safety processes and procedures, as necessary, to support the overall project plan
• Participate in site safety committees and conduct appropriate meetings
• Promote business activities and operations that minimize impacts to sensitive environmental resources
• Ensure statutes, regulations, and codes are clearly understood and met
• Intervene to stop any acts or processes which are unsafe or do not comply with OHS guidelines
• Implement preventative measures to ensure unsafe processes are not repeated
• Ensure all personnel follow all personal safety precautions (hardhats, protective goggles, etc.)
• Assist with coordination and/or specimen collection for DOT and post-incident drug screens

Requirements

• Associated Degree in Occupational Safety and Health
• Two (2) years previous experience in comprehensive workplace safety and compliance programs
• Solid knowledge of state and local statutes and ordinances on utility safety and DOT regulations and up to date on latest local and state guideline changes.
• Ability to speak in front of others well to conduct training in groups
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities at the same time while meeting deadlines
• Interpersonal skills, with the ability to establish effective professional relationships with employees and project managers
• Valid Driver’s License
• Subject to both environmental conditions: Activities occur inside and outside
• Ability to travel extensively with extended overnight stays
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Self-directed, organized, and self-motivated to accomplish goals
• Proficient computer skills, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel)

Qualifications

• Drug Free Workplace: New employees must submit and successfully pass post-offer drug screening

Skills

• Knowledge of state and local statutes and ordinances on utility safety and DOT regulations
• Ability to speak in front of others well to conduct training in groups
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities at the same time while meeting deadlines
• Interpersonal skills, with the ability to establish effective professional relationships with employees and project managers
• Valid Driver’s License
• Subject to both environmental conditions: Activities occur inside and outside
• Ability to travel extensively with extended overnight stays
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Self-directed, organized, and self-motivated to accomplish goals
• Proficient computer skills, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel)

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid Medical, Dental, Vision, Hearing, Prescription, life insurance and disability benefits
• 401(k) retirement plan with matching contribution
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition Assistance
• Wellness and Mental Health Programs
• Learning and Development Programs

Pay

Pay Range: $80-90K, based on experience

Schedule

Not specified