Corporate Safety Coordinator

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION

The Corporate Safety Coordinator is responsible for assisting in the planning, execution, and management of company safety. Maintain, promote, and enforce project site safety in accordance with company policies and procedures, MIOSHA requirements, local, state and federal laws. Assist in achieving the goal to reduce or eliminate occupational injuries, property or equipment damage and potential financial losses for the company through proper policies, procedures, and training. Maintain knowledge of legal requirements, to ensure policies, procedures and reporting are in compliance

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Interface with the Director of Health & Safety, Project Managers, Superintendents, and Subcontractors on various job sites to identify and evaluate hazards

Adhere to and enforce compliance with all local, state, and OSHA/MIOSHA regulations, including company safety policies and procedures

Inspect job site compliance/violations and prepare reports. Follow up to ensure necessary corrections are made in a timely manner

When applicable, attend Pre-start meetings on jobs that may have higher elements of safety concern, such as work requiring fall protection, trenches, confined space, work with hazardous materials, or as requested

Survey construction projects to identify and evaluate physical conditions, safety practices, hazardous situations and compliance with established safety standards and provide recommendations

In conjunction with the Director of Health & Safety, investigate all accidents involving injury or property damage ensuring all accident forms are completed and submitted timely. Provide report to the Director of Health & Safety regarding findings and recommendations

Enforce job site safety and accountability programs, taking appropriate corrective action when needed

Interface with subcontractors and other safety professionals to direct and improve the effectiveness of safety standards, codes, and regulations

Coordinate, develop, and /or conduct safety training

Liaison for resolving safety concerns by MIOSHA, and any other city, state, and federal agency

Coordinate and conduct new hire safety orientation for all new field employees

Assist in maintaining records of employee safety training, violations, and corrective actions

Maintain SDS (Safety Data Sheets) database, and job records

Assist HR Generalist with pre-employment physical examinations and drug screening for field job applicants

Sub-contractor interaction with regard to OSHA/MIOSHA, owner and DBC safety policies

Attend monthly Safety Committee (L-10) with focus on raising safety awareness and creating an environment free of incidents

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Prepare and conduct briefings, meetings, training classes, and associated function with all supervisors and field personnel as needed/requested

Assist project teams to prepare their site-specific safety program

As required, assist HR Generalist with job site drug and alcohol testing and manage the M.U.S.T programs

Collect and maintain copies of subcontractor’s safety programs and compliance forms. Maintain all pertinent paperwork such as safety toolbox talks, violations, and records

QUALIFICATIONS (Skills, knowledge, experience)

Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational or Industrial safety/ health and/or 7+ years of safety experience preferably in the construction field with strong knowledge of all applicable safety laws and regulations & OSHA/MIOSHA standards is preferred

Knowledge of fundamentals of construction safety, accident prevention, occupational injury, human factors, industry safety criteria, insurance, risk management and incident investigation techniques and methods

Thorough understanding of and ability to enforce all federal, state, local and company regulations and OSHA 30 certification or OSHA 500 certification required

First-Aid/CPR/AED certification required

Theories, principles, and practices of construction, engineering, construction insurance, safety, and risk management

Some experience in managing workers compensation claims, claims analysis, and cost reduction preferred

Must be able to communicate effectively with trades, subcontractors, Superintendents/Foreman, Project Managers, Project Engineers and client representatives

Experience managing safety activities and performing or supervising functions related to safety initiatives

Lead by example and set the standard of performance for others to follow

Demonstrate a professional attitude consistent with company values and culture

Adept at identifying potential issues by developing and executing resolutions

Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills

Detail oriented with the ability to multi-task

Basic knowledge of cost control procedures

Proficient in use, or quickly capable of learning Procore and Microsoft Office suite

Represent the company at all times with high moral and ethical conduct

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Sitting, standing, walking for extended period of time

Required to stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and balance. Climb stairs and ladders at/to elevated heights. Requires use of hands and fingers to reach, feel and handle objects, tools or controls

Requires good close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus

Ability to clearly speak, listen and evaluate situations

Exposure to inclement weather, high and/or confined precarious places, fumes, and airborne particles

Ability to drive a vehicle and maintain a valid driver’s license

Ability to lifting up to 50 pounds

DISCLAIMER

This position is intended to work in conjunction with the Director of Health & Safety but will give direction to others in ensuring compliance with all state and federal regulations and will occasionally supervise on-site safety coordinators when a project requires one.

This job description is also intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. The job description is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, skills, and requirements an individual in this position might be asked to perform either now or in the future.

This position may occasionally be required to act as Director of Health & Safety.