SAFETY COORDINATOR- El Paso, TX

Duties And Responsibilities

• Supervise and direct safety in a geographic region.
• Provide direction, leadership, and management of safety activities, including decision-making regarding program priorities and forecasting future needs.
• Travel 5-10% required.
• Lead the development, implementation, and evaluation of safety programs that meet business needs and regulatory requirements.
• Communicate information regarding proposed regulations, policies, goal setting, accident investigations, and accident trends.
• Maintain the Supply Chain Partner's list of incidents and OSHA 300 log or equivalent log of incidents, injuries, and corrective actions.
• Maintain current understanding of applicable safety and health regulations, standards, and best practices.
• Review and approve Supply Chain Partner PTPs and JHAs as necessary.
• Routinely verify special procedures are being executed correctly (e.g., confined space entry, LO/TO, excavations, or hot work).
• Avoid working with operations personnel to design and implement initiatives to improve safety performance, reduce workforce injuries and illnesses, and maximize regulatory compliance.
• Document observations and use software platforms as requested by the Owner/OAR (e.g., Safety Mojo).

Essential Education And Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years field safety experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Safety or Health related field desired.
• CUSP safety certification a plus.
• Knowledge of Workers Compensation and General Liability claim processes.
• Able to communicate technical information to field personnel as well as executive management.
• Demonstrated ability to review contractors health and safety plans.
• CPR/first aid training from a provider that is recognized by OSHA (US) or the local equivalent agency / authority / accreditation body.
• Possess relevant certification and education which includes at least one of each in the following categories:
• Education & Certification
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
• Associate Safety Professional (ASP)
• Construction Health and Safety Technologist (CHST)
• Occupational Health and Safety Technologist (OHST)
• Graduate or Chartered Member of the Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH)
• OSHA 30-hour Construction Industry Outreach Training course (US)
• A minimum of three years’ experience with similar project size.
• Can react calmly in emergency situations and work effectively with other people.
• Must be highly motivated, a self-starter, and have good verbal and written communication skills.
• Available to work some weekends.

Physical Demands

• Sit or stand at a desk/computer for long periods of time.
• Focusing on a computer screen for several hours at a time.
• Frequent travel to work sites by automobile or airplane as needed.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and supplemental life insurance.
• Paid Time Off, paid Holidays.
• Traditional and ROTH 401(k) options with company match.
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Education assistance program.
• Employee assistance program.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Telecommunications Industry Registered Apprenticeship Program.
• A Commercial Driver’s License obtainment program.