Our Client is seeking a Safety Coordinator to oversee the safe construction of construction projects in the Central Texas area. The individual will work independently to assist in the planning, implementation, and coordination of safety programs to prevent or correct unsafe working conditions and to ensure compliance with all internal and external requirements and regulations. This is an office-based position with daily travel to job sites expected.
Requirements
- Provide Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) leadership and operational support to each project team to ensure compliance with federal, state and specific company regulations
- Understand Federal, state and local regulation changes that impact projects that are currently underway and make corresponding recommendations
- Implement EHS procedures, programs and systems at site level
- Conduct and manage health and safety training of site personnel
- Conduct and manage Project Safety Audits to ensure compliance with all federal, state and specific company regulations
- Assist project management in developing a knowledge base for site compliance
- Coordinate with all levels of the company to determine EHS solutions for business issues on a day-to-day basis
- Maintain computerized EHS reporting processes
- Facilitate the conduct of incident investigations and assist with the development of corrective actions
- Serve as a leader in driving EHS culture change at the site
- Serve as a key member of the Safety Committee to develop best practice reports to be issued to the company
- Work closely with local Environmental & OSHA agencies.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety and Health or related field
- 4+ years’ experience in construction safety
- OSHA 30-hour training required
- Ability to communicate effectively and work productively with clients, owners, project professionals, and field and office staff.
- Leadership skills to direct field staff and ensure compliance with safety regulations and policies.
- Ability to proactively identify problems and develop solutions.
- Ability to use Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Ability to use or learn project software.