PRIMARY PURPOSE AND FUNCTION: The Safety Coordinator is responsible for assisting in planning, coordinating, and advising for the Suntec safety program. This person will collaborate with Field Workers, Site Supervisors (Foreman and Superintendents), and outside contractors to achieve overall safety strategy and goals. This role is key in supporting on-going safety awareness, training, and education. This role will assist management in driving a safety culture through all levels of the organization. Continuous improvement of processes and the ability to influence others is a necessity.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Stand for 8-10 hours
- Frequently bend, kneel, stoop, reach, walk, stand, climb, push, pull, grip and carry, lift up to 50 lbs. alone.
- Frequently walk up and down stairs.
- Wear PPE during shift to include hard hat, safety toe shoes, Safety glasses, gloves, Hi Viz apparel and any hazard/ site specific required PPE.
- Work in inclement weather conditions.
- Receive work instructions from onsite manager.
- Ability to conduct duties using a tablet, computer and/or phone.
- Travel ~ 25% of time.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Keep up to date on current federal, state, and local legislation and regulation changes; maintain knowledge of current and emerging issues and trends in safety.
- Collect, investigate, and communicate all incident reports and propose solutions to prevent future incidents.
- Distribute, coordinate, and track all new and ongoing safety related programs, certifications, and paperwork for project sites.
- Assist in setting and achieving safety goals on assigned project site(s). Ensure all safety communication is complete, thorough, and accurate with safety resources available to maintain such an environment.
- Prepare, submit, and maintain all safety records and ensure all teammates are up to date on training and certifications.
- Promote positive relations with OSHA personnel, maintain a history of citations received and final decisions, interpret OSHA regulations as they pertain to our industry/business.
- Communicate all relevant safety information to the field regarding best practices, lessons learned, monthly updates, recent OSHA events and review of accidents.
- Analyze job functions, activities, procedures, equipment, and materials to discover potential exposure to injury or illness. Recommend proper equipment, materials, and techniques for prevention on a regular basis and hold regular meetings with all project teams.
- Maintain and ensure all safety equipment is inspected and updated, with proper training and use of equipment.
- Analyze incident project(s) data to identify trends in injuries, illnesses, accidents, or other hazards.
- Recommend measures to help protect workers from potentially hazardous work methods, processes, or materials.
- Any and all other duties as assigned by the Safety Manager and/or Safety Director.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
- 1-3 years direct construction safety experience required.
- Knowledge of safety and risk management for the construction industry and regulations relating to employee safety and accident prevention.
- Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations governing construction safety.
- Willingness to train, lead teams, motivate, and have patience to retrain when needed.
COMPANY POLICY COMPLIANCE
- Follow all company policies and procedures as well as all local, state, and federal laws concerning employment.
- Maintain confidentiality of company records and information at all times.
- Maintain professional image.
- Valid driver's license, able to pass a physical and a drug test.
- Organized and detail oriented with good verbal and written skills.
CERTIFICATIONS
First Aid/ CPR Preferred and Required within 6 months of start.
- OSHA 500 / 510 – Beneficial and Required for Promotion.