Safety Coordinator Job Description

Job Summary:

The Safety Coordinator will develop, coordinate, and implement occupational health policies and procedures to promote and ensure effective safety operations in the organization. The Safety Coordinator  will report directly to the Safety and Training Regional Lead

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Collaborates with management to develop, prepare, and implement safety policies and procedures.

• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local safety laws, regulations, codes, and rules.

• Ability to travel as necessary alongside spending applicable time out in the field

• Ensures completion of required OSHA recordkeeping and reporting.

• Provides technical and administrative support to the safety committee.

• Stops operations and activities that could harm employees or equipment.

• Identifies opportunities to minimize workplace injuries, accidents, and health problems.

• Conducts employee training on applicable safety standards.

• Reviews safety training and recommends revisions, improvements, and updates.

• Conducts safety inspections and audits to assess employee compliance with safety regulations.

• Reviews accident and incident reports.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Extensive knowledge of current company safety policies and applicable Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Extensive knowledge in underground utility services including Gas, Power, Water & Telecommunications

• Ability to conduct training.

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Health and Safety, Safety Engineering, Environmental Health, or related experience 

• At least five years of occupational health and safety experience in an industrial environment required.

Working Conditions

• Ability to lift 40 pounds

• Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time

• Ability to perform after hours tasks

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times.

• Ability to travel throughout the market as required to conduct safety inspections.

• Expected travel up to 20%

Hyper Networks, LLC. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment opportunities at Hyper Networks are based upon one’s qualifications and capabilities to perform the essential functions of a particular job. All employment opportunities are provided without regard to race, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.