Safety Coordinator

Location: Illinois

Employment Type: Full-Time

Position Overview

As the Safety Coordinator, you will provide Environmental, Health, and Safety oversight to craft, supervisors, and managers with respect to risk management & best practice use while maintaining compliance with OSHA, EPA, and corporate safety to prevent accident, injury, fines, and property loss/damages.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe working environment for all employees by providing training on how to complete daily required tasks as safely and as accurately as possible without incident or injury.
• Perform safety audits and inspections while identifying & resolving safety deficiencies.
• Conduct accident investigations and interact with site management & craft concerning safety related issues.
• Order safety equipment bench stock, issue harnesses & equipment to workers, prepare & train rescue teams, and lead safety committee meetings.
• Evaluate work site to ensure no hazards have been created due to ongoing work, overhead work, moving equipment, or weather conditions.
• Maintain logs and safety equipment, communicating any hazards or problem areas.
• Administer first aid as needed and assist in injury management.
• Other duties, as assigned.

Qualifications

• 5 years of industry experience.
• Certifications in OSHA, CSST, CHST, OTI 500, ASP, CSP, and/or BCSP preferred.
• Accident investigation training and rescue training.
• Advanced knowledge of regulations and practical construction safety.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Word and Excel.
• Strong communication, coordination, and time management skills.
• Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner.
• Bilingual proficiency in Spanish is a plus.
• Self-motivated ability.
• Capable public speaker.
• Experience working on industrial solar projects is a plus.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

• Must be comfortable working at heights and in outdoor environments.

Benefits

• Advancement and Growth Opportunities
• Paid Time Off
• Comprehensive Nationwide Health and Welfare Benefits
• Company Sponsored Events
• Financial Planning and Savings Resources
• 401k Retirement Savings Plan
• Paid Holidays
• Work Life Balance

About Gemma Power Systems, LLC:

Gemma Power Systems, a wholly owned subsidiary of Argan Inc. (NYSE: AGX), is a leading Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) company providing innovative solutions for the power, renewable and industrial industry. Our wide-ranging and comprehensive experience comprises more than 15 GW installed capacity including state-of-the-art combined cycle and simple cycle gas turbine plants, biomass projects, solar facilities, wind farms, biofuel plants, industrial and environmental facilities spanning the continental United States.

Additional information about Gemma Power Systems can be found at www.gemmapower.com.

Gemma Power Systems is an equal opportunity employer. Employment and promotional opportunities are based upon individual capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected classification as established under federal, state, or local law.