safety coordinator

JOB PURPOSE

The Safety Coordinator is responsible for ensuring job site safety, including assisting with training, documentation, audits, and reporting. The Safety Coordinator will assist in safety management and coordination by researching, planning, developing, and implementing programs and procedures necessary to meet the compliance and safety needs of The Great Lakes Construction Co.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Promotes safety, quality, efficiency, and core values
• Supports the implementation and maintenance of EHS programs policies, procedures, and action plans, including employee training
• Ensures EHS inspections/audits are completed as necessary to comply with regulations, laws, or reporting requirements
• Submits EHS compliance reports and recommendations to the Director of Risk and Compliance
• Conduct orientation for all new employees in safety policies, procedures, and regulations
• Contributes to coordinating safety training for all employees
• Assists supervisors in the investigation of all incidents and reports ensuring proper reporting
• Leads and/or assists in safety meetings with an emphasis on employee participation
• Manages and maintains all environmental, health, and safety-related documents such as, but not limited to: OSHA 300 logs, incident reports, training, inspection records, and safety training logs
• Assists in the processing of worker’s compensation claims and maintains necessary records of claims
• Identifies and recommends policies and procedures to reduce risk
• Performs EHS audits of safe work practices and recommends corrective action
• Works with a focus on advancing safety
• Assists the Director of Risk and Compliance with all aspects of the Environmental, Safety & Health program for the facility, including continuous improvement of safety & health programs that are proactive, data-based, and prioritized according to risk assessments and hazard reduction potential
• Assist with maintenance and communication on safety key metrics
• Professionally represents safety and actively contributes to the Safety Committee
• This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee. Activities, duties, and responsibilities may change or include additional items at any time and without prior notice, verbally or in

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Education
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Safety Management, Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Safety, Engineering, or related field
• Professional Certification
  • Associate Safety Professional (ASP), Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST), or Registered Certified Safety Professional (CSP) preferred, but not required
  • OSHA 30 must be obtained within first six months of employment
• Experience
  • Minimum of five years of experience in a safety position; or
  • Minimum of five years in construction or related industry
• Requirements/Competencies
  • Proficient written and verbal skills, attention to detail
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office products
  • Knowledge of federal and state policies and procedures
  • Proactive, self-motivating, problem solver
  • Ability to demonstrate leadership traits, including the ability to make decisions with integrity
• Valid Driver’s License Required

POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK

This is a full-time position, and the work week for employees is normally considered 40 hours Monday through Friday. Flexibility is required to support time-sensitive issues as they arise. However, greater emphasis is placed on meeting the responsibilities assigned to this position.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The majority of the work is performed in a non-smoking office. The work primarily takes place indoors. However, there may be outdoor fieldwork and travel, which could be a significant part of the role. Depending on the project, department, or business demands, overnight stays may be expected.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

An employee must meet the physical requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation, to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Employees must have the ability to:

• Sit (or stand) for prolonged periods of time
• Occasionally lift up to 50 pounds
• Occasionally bend, twist, squat, and kneel
• Occasionally walk up and down the stairs
• Demonstrate visual acuity with or without corrected vision
• Demonstrate hearing acuity with or without corrected hearing
• Must be able to walk outdoor construction sites with uneven terrain and obstacles
• Must be able to work in a variety of weather conditions

DIRECT REPORTS

• None

The Great Lakes Way … Safe. Capable. Efficient.