Safety Coordinator I

Description

• Develops and supports a site specific Safety Management Plan (SMP) using guidelines provided by the Group Safety Department. Responsibilities include ongoing development of the SMP, monthly audits of SMP, and communication of SMP score to Group Safety Department and facility management.
• Compiles and provides input to hazardous material communications, including maintaining material safety data sheets.
• Coordinates safety initiatives such as management commitment and employee involvement, recordkeeping and document control, hazard identification and control, incident investigation and medical management, and education and training. These activities might also include safety inspections and audits, development and fostering of safety teams, coordinating safety training and the maintenance of training records, and the development of emergency plans.
• Assembles and issues required Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) records.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
• Works to address and resolve health and environmental issues and ensures programs are in accordance with governmental regulations in addition to Builders FirstSource company policy.
• Oversees the application, monitoring and reporting related to the company’s fleet management programs, working with supervisory personnel and with the fleet management office to implement safety programs.
• Works with Human Resources to develop and administer appropriate corrective action when safety policies and procedures are violated.
• The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.
• Ensures supervisors and other management perform thorough and complete accident investigations and report the findings to all concerned parties within the timeframes allotted. Develops and assigns corrective action plans to help avoid future accidents.
• Facilitates training for workers on issues related to health, environmental compliance and safety.
• Surveys, compiles, and analyzes data relating to occupational and environmental health issues such as chemical exposure, radiation, smoke, fumes, noise, temperatures, dusts, vapors, mists, gases, solvents, lighting, and ergonomics which are known or suspected of being real or potential detriments to health.

Requirements

• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data.
• Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; asks questions and works closely with management to foster the development and implementation of the company safety management plan.
• Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.
• The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell.
• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance