Site Safety Coordinator
Harris · Upper Marlboro, MD · 1 mo ago
Management$65k–$98k/yrFull-time
About the role
The Safety Coordinator assists in the supervision and administration of Harris' health & safety programs to maintain a safe and healthy work environment. They contribute to the desired safety and work culture of the organization.
Responsibilities
- Interface with project management/supervisory personnel to control hazardous working conditions and unsafe employee activities
- Assist in supervision and administration of safety/first aid and rescue squad activities
- Assume total responsibility for safety operations when assigned to shift work
- Develop and conduct employee orientation training, task-specific training, ongoing supervisor training, and assist in developing/training project managers' safety
- Conduct a minimum of 4 site walks for work area surveillance inspections, air-sampling tests for confined space entry, property, damage, and personal injury investigations
- Document all accidents, safety violations, unsafe conditions/activities
- Issue confined area entry and "hot work" permits as required
- Accompany safety, health, and insurance inspections on walk-through tours as required
- Review, capture, and assist in preparing written safety plans, Activity Hazard Analysis, High-Risk Activity schedules, and Pre-Plans
- Review safety-related journals, catalogs, etc., to keep abreast of changes/improvements in protective safety equipment, materials, and gear
- Absorb and assist in preparing written appeals for safety violation citations
- Absorb and assist in preparing and reviewing, signing off acceptance of daily Pre-Task Plans for project work crews
- Attend weekly safety committee meetings as assigned by the manager
- Participate in and observe daily morning crew huddles and flex stretch routines
- Coordinate tool & PPE, review tools & PPE orders for shipment to job sites, restock is made available, defective tools are removed and reported
- Assess equipment storage areas to ensure that inventory is protected
- Ensure all items are stored according to fieldwork procedures and company standards
Requirements
- Associates degree required in Occupational Health and Safety, or related
- Bachelor's degree preferred in Occupational Health and Safety, or related
- 2+ years of construction/industrial occupational health and safety experience
- 2+ years of Microsoft Office experience
- Proficient understanding of OSHA standards and guidelines
- Comprehensive knowledge of worker’s compensation documentation
- Strong communication skills – both verbal and written
- Valid OSHA 30-Hour Certification
- OSHA 510 Certification strongly valued
- Certified in First Aid & CPR required
- NFPA 70E Awareness Training required
- Demonstrated experience with Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures and safety protocols preferred
- Knowledge of Arc Flash hazards and safe work practices
- Familiarity with Bloodborne Pathogens standards and proper safety procedures
Qualifications
- Associates degree required in Occupational Health and Safety, or related
- Bachelor's degree preferred in Occupational Health and Safety, or related
- 2+ years of construction/industrial occupational health and safety experience
- 2+ years of Microsoft Office experience
- Proficient understanding of OSHA standards and guidelines
- Comprehensive knowledge of worker’s compensation documentation
- Strong communication skills – both verbal and written
- Valid OSHA 30-Hour Certification
- OSHA 510 Certification strongly valued
- Certified in First Aid & CPR required
- NFPA 70E Awareness Training required
- Demonstrated experience with Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures and safety protocols preferred
- Knowledge of Arc Flash hazards and safe work practices
- Familiarity with Bloodborne Pathogens standards and proper safety procedures
Skills
- Communication skills
- Knowledge of OSHA standards and guidelines
- Knowledge of worker’s compensation documentation
- Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance
- Ability to develop and conduct training
- Ability to document incidents and safety violations
- Ability to prepare and review safety plans
- Ability to assess equipment storage areas
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401K with company match
- Vacation time, sick time, and paid holidays
- Paid Parental leave
- Short-Term Incentive Plan
Pay
$65,392.51 - $98,088.76
Schedule
Not specified