What are the responsibilities and job description for the Safety Coordinator position at Electra Link, Inc.?
Job Overview: The Safety Coordinator is the primary safety supervisor for our jobs in the Dallas region. Along with the project management team, the Safety Coordinator is responsible for the planning, direction, training, communication, and execution of safety efforts at the projects for Electra Link, and for the oversight of subcontractors as contractually required.
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Coordinate with supervision on project safety implementation at all levels of the Jobsite.
- Complete daily safety assessments of jobsites
- Recommend improvement strategies to improve processes and safety culture
- Communicate frequently and effectively with the Safety Manager and HR Manager on all issues affecting safety at the project
- Provide direction and mentorship to field personnel
- Participate in project-required safety committees and meetings
- Thoroughly investigate incidents and assist in supervision to complete associated reports and forms
- Provide site-specific training and safety orientations
- Identify safety situations that require immediate action, write up, and remove employees when needed
- Interact with general contractors, owners, other trades, and clients in an appropriate manner
- Ensures compliance with all OSHA, company, and client safety requirements
- Thoroughly investigates all motor vehicle accidents
- Recommend additional company policies and programs that improve safety efforts
- Be able to use testing equipment and document results
- Assist with or provide regular safety meetings, toolbox talks, and safety training
- Complete other tasks as assigned
Qualifications:
- Must have OSHA 30; OSHA 510 preferred
- Knowledge of general construction and industrial safety rules and regulations
- Must be a self-starter, have attention to detail
- Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
- Valid driver’s license
- Above-average communication skills and ability to speak to groups
- Familiar with Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- Able to carry more than 50 pounds
- Must pass a background check and drug screen