Safety Coordinator

Description

• Identify and recommend safety equipment, material and supplies for work operations
• Identify corrective actions necessary to bring job sites into compliance with applicable codes, laws, regulations, and standards, and explain these measures to others
• Recommend and follow up to verify the implementation of corrective actions
• Conduct and/or assist with job hazard analysis
• Coordinate all tasks and functions on site to ensure they are performed safely in accordance with company safety policies and procedures and OSHA standards
• Coach and teach safety best practices and behaviors that prevent injury
• Inspect the availability, readiness and proper use of required accident prevention procedures, safety and fire prevention equipment, protective clothing and devices, and first aid supplies
• Sustain safe operations by conducting site visits/inspections of facilities, work areas and equipment; observing and documentation employee work practices and improving safety preparedness
• Assist in reporting and investigating workers compensation and general liability claims on job sites; act as a liaison with workers’ compensation issues
• Assist the employees and management of the site in the enforcement of the safety procedures within the Safety and Risk Program to ensure state and federal OSHA compliance

Requirements

• Structure and content of the English language. Spanish language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar is a plus
• Ability to learn and enforce current corporate policies and procedures
• Three or more years’ experience in the safety field, preferably in a construction setting
• OSHA 30 certification (minimum)
• Knowledge of and/or ability to learn and enforce safe operations of construction equipment (train the trainer certifications are a plus)
• Knowledge of and ability to enforce current Federal and Virginia Occupational Safety & Health regulations
• Knowledge of various computer software programs, applications, and ability to use them efficiently
• Construction Site Safety Technician Certification (CSST) is a plus
• Knowledge of and/or ability to learn and enforce current NFPA Standards applicable to work operations and US Army Corps of Engineers Safety program
• Ability and willingness to travel to multiple jobs and customer sites
• Current First Aid/CPR/AED certification
• High School Diploma or equivalent

Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program
• PTO and paid holidays
• Employee referral incentives
• Career development and progression
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Excellent medical, dental, life, vision and disability benefits
• Competitive wages

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance