Safety Coordinator

About the role

We take safety seriously. We take pride in our certified, trained status as providers for every major roofing manufacturer, ensuring single-source responsibility. Specializing in commercial, industrial, and institutional roofing and roof maintenance, our expertise in the field is unmatched. We excel in addressing the evolving landscape of roofing technologies, materials, and installation complexities. Our carefully selected team of highly skilled, trained, and certified professionals ensures that we meet the unique demands of all roofing systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist and report to Senior Safety Manager/Director.
• Be able and willing to travel.
• Have the authority to STOP work in an area to remedy a serious or life-threatening safety deficiency.
• Identify training needs for the company’s project team.
• Provide training, including OSHA 10-hour courses, etc.
• Monitor and enforce the requirements of the project-specific safety plan, the company’s safety manual, applicable federal and/or state OSHA standards, and any owner-specific requirements.
• Assist with safety pre-construction meetings, communicating requirements and expectations to the project team.
• Assist with pre-planning high-risk activities.
• Assist project team and trade partners with pre-task safety planning.
• Assist with development of safety orientation for the job site.
• Assist project team with the development of any safety-related documents.
• Monitor and enforce the requirements of the project Site Specific Safety Plan, Safety Program, applicable federal/state OSHA standards, and owner-specific requirements.
• Participate in off-hour or weekend high-risk activities as needed.
• Report any unsafe conditions to the project team.
• Prepare daily written reports of safety observations during inspection and assign the necessary corrective action.
• Follow up will be made for any corrective measure that could not be implemented immediately.
• Take digital pictures as necessary during the inspection process to support observations.
• Job inspection will be saved into the job shared drive and can be reviewed for close-out meetings.
• Assist in the overall activity and success of environmental, health, and safety programs.
• Any additional safety duties assigned by Safety Manager/Director.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED plus three years in a commercial roofing environment.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Intermediate level understanding and usage of MS Office suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Organized.
• Ability to interact and communicate effectively with customers, vendors, sub-contractors, and employees at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism in the workplace.
• Considerable knowledge of OSHA Standards as they pertain to construction and roofing.
• Considerable knowledge of various commercial roofing systems, materials, and installation methods.
• Good knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental, health, and safety codes.
• Some knowledge of construction site development; commercial construction, demolition, and remodel procedures.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret in English drawings and specifications, documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Strong verbal skills and ability to interact with all levels of employees and management.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals, and to compute rate and ratio.

Physical demands

• Ability to frequently lift and carry between 15 and 50 pounds.
• Ability to twist, reach, bend, stoop, and squat occasionally.
• Must be physically able to mount and dismount lifts, trucks, or tractors numerous times throughout the day.
• Ability to work on and climb ladders up to 40 feet tall or scaffolding.
• Ability to keep or regain body balance or stay upright when in an unstable position.
• Ability to work in a working environment that is loud and noisy.
• Ability to work in an environment with fumes, dust, dirt, smoke, gases, grease, oils, and solvents.
• Ability to be aware of surrounding area due to working at high levels and with hot products.
• Knowledge of and ability to follow safety practices and procedures used in working on ladders and roofs.
• Ability to work outside in all weather conditions year-round with exposure to excessive heat and cold.

Benefits

• Weekly competitive pay.
• Medical, vision, and dental insurance available.
• 401(k).
• Company-paid short-term disability.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• PTO.
• Use of company vehicle (clean driving record required).