Safety Coordinator

About the role

This role supports a safe work environment by conducting inspections, documenting incidents, and coordinating safety programs and training at smaller, less-complex job sites to ensure compliance with company, state, and federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rules and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Tours and inspects job sites to identify and report safety concerns to management.
• Ensures health and safety standards are met by coordinating, promoting, and conducting safety programs and activities related to the safety management system.
• Documents safety inspections, citing dangerous areas/procedures and recommending corrective actions.
• Provides recommendations for correcting non-compliance issues and ensures cited issues are resolved within designated timeframes.
• Maintains site-required documentation, including accident reports, inspection reports, and training logs.
• Reviews daily job hazard logs and takes appropriate action.
• Provides emergency response to employees as needed.
• Documents accident and injury investigations and submits data to regulatory agencies as required.
• Serves as a mentor to less-experienced safety employees.
• Assists with the development of training materials and coordinates/facilitates employee training.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Health, Environmental Applied Sciences, or related discipline, or equivalent education, training, and/or experience.
• 1+ years of relevant experience.
• Solid working knowledge of health and safety management systems; OSHA CFR 1926 standards or state construction safety regulations.
• Solid verbal and written communication skills.
• Solid problem-solving skills.
• Solid customer service and organizational skills.
• Solid computer skills, including experience with Microsoft Office suite and ability to access OSHA information via the internet.
• CPR and First Aid, OSHA 500/CHST/ASP certification preferred.
• OSHA 10hr, OSHA 30hr, OSHA 40hr training preferred.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with 50% company match (no cap) and immediate 100% vesting.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (100% paid for employee).
• Annual bonus program based on performance, achievement, and company profitability.
• Term life, AD&D insurance, and voluntary life insurance.
• Disability income protection insurance.
• Pre-tax flexible spending plans (health and dependent care).
• Paid parental leave.
• Paid holidays, vacation, and personal time.
• Training/professional development opportunities and company-paid memberships for professional associations and licenses.
• Wellness benefits.

About Southland Industries

As one of the nation’s largest MEP companies, Southland Industries is built on the foundation of great people. Since 1949, we have put our people first, enabling growth, professional achievement, and innovation. We offer a fast-paced environment where employees are engaged, challenged, and valued.