SAFETY COORDINATOR- Phoenix AZ

About the role

The primary emphasis of this position is to improve safety performance for a designated operational area. This position provides leadership in the development, implementation and administration of operations safety policies that are in compliance with and support the business area’s safety programs and policies. This position must be able to work with operations personnel to assist in the creation of specific approaches to improve safety while complying with all regulations.

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.
• Provide leadership to operations in development, implementation and administration of safety policies and safety training programs to meet employee and company needs.
• Serve as a liaison to resolve safety issues and to promote accident prevention and a safe work environment.
• Ensure safety regulatory requirements are understood and program compliance is achieved.
• Work to spread best practices and lessons learned throughout operations.
• Communicate information regarding proposed regulations, policies, goal setting, accident investigations and accident trends.
• Understand issues associated with safety and operations environments.
• Work with operations personnel to design and implement initiatives to improve safety performance, reduce workforce injuries and illnesses and to maximize regulatory compliance.
• In consultation with Safety Director, lead the development, implementation and evaluation of safety programs that meet business needs and regulatory requirements.
• 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).
• Ensure Supply Chain Partner employees complete safety orientation including additional orientation(s) (as required) administered by Supply Chain Partner.
• Ensure all safety training certifications and records have been verified and documented.
• Avoid coordination of regulatory agency inspections with Contractor, other Supply Chain Partners, and Owner.
• Document observations and use software platforms as requested by the Owner/OAR (e.g., Safety Mojo).

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.
• Able to react calmly in emergency situations and work effectively with other people.
• Highly motivated, a self-starter and have good verbal and written communication skills.
• Available to work some weekends.
• Ability to work with little supervision.
• Technical efficiency & knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

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.