Safety Coordinator

Job Responsibilities

• Observe job activities and identify any site hazards.
• Ensure that the company complies with all regulatory guidelines (OSHA, MSHA, EPA, etc.).
• Provide direction to management and employees for immediate actions if hazards or compliance issues are present.
• Identify conditions which could produce accidents and communicate to operations management so that conditions can be eliminated.
• Communicate safety findings to peer Safety Professionals so that information is shared between areas and sites.
• Participate in post-accident investigations and make recommendations to prevent accident from recurring.
• Assist with accident documentation (e.g. witness statements, photos, etc.).
• Aid in the care of an injured employee and, if directed by the safety manager, accompany the employee to initial and follow-up medical treatment to ensure that employee receives proper care and that the physician understands employee’s duties and explanation of our light duty policy.
• Plan, implement and coordinate programs to reduce or eliminate occupational injuries, illnesses or deaths and financial losses.
• Assist with the development of Corporate policies and procedures for safety.
• Maintain safety data and enter it in to the EHS Management System.
• Conduct safety training and new employee orientation.
• Create records of safety training and ensure that they are properly input into the correct computer system.
• Complete minimum required field hazard assessments.
• Coach foremen and craft personnel on proper use of pre-task plans.
• Visually inspect Thompson vehicles/equipment for damage and roadworthiness.
• Assist in pre-job/shutdown planning.
• Make personal contact with the working crews to build relationships, address concerns and identify improvement opportunities.
• Counsel/coach employee when policy infractions are noted.
• Attend customer sponsored/mandated safety meetings.

Job Qualifications

• One of the following:
• A High School Graduate, OSHA 30, and 5 years of industrial construction field experience.
• An Associates Degree and 3 years of industrial construction field experience.
• A Bachelor’s Degree and 0 years of industrial construction experience.
• Candidates with Associates or Bachelors in non-Safety related disciplines must have an OSHA 30 certification as well.
• Farsi fluency 2 years of safety experience in any construction or general industry setting.
• Basic computer skills.
• English fluency - must be able to read, write and clearly communicate in English.

Benefits

• We strive to provide a competitive compensation and benefits package.
• This includes but is not limited to medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), wellness programs and career development.