Safety Coordinator - Bridgeport, AL

The Safety Coordinator is responsible for implementing, administering, maintaining and coordinating all IES safety policies and programs including safety training and inspections for the assigned project and others as needed. Ensures compliance with all IES and Site/Customer safety policies and procedure, as well as Federal and State Standards. Develops and manages Safety/Health initiatives aimed at preventing and eliminating occupational incidents, injuries and illnesses. EMT or higher credentials strongly preferred.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Fully support all IES and Site/Customer safety policies, procedures and programs and Federal and State Standards.

2. Ensure implementation and compliance with IES Safety Policies, Procedures and Programs within the Communications Division and Site/Customer Site Specific Policies, Procedures and Programs.

3. Perform safety presentations and develop safety presentations and related training as required. 4. Schedule and perform documented jobsite safety audits/inspections to determine compliance with all IES and Site/Customer safety policies, procedures and programs and federal, state safety standards.

5. Oversee and maintain activities involving confined space entry; along with any documentation or training requirements required.

6. Conduct or direct activities aimed at identifying potential hazards and develop safety action plans to correct any non-compliance issues and work with operations and management for implementation.

7. Develop processes and plans to reduce or eliminate hazards and safety incidents.

8. Deliver safety new employee orientation (NEO), OSHA 10/30 hour and other safety training as needed &/or required by IES, Site/Customer, OSHA, state or local safety standards.

9. Deliver and coordinate safety training for management and field personnel in accident prevention techniques, compliance with IES safety policies, procedures and programs and federal and state standards.

10. As needed, prepare written reports and summaries to provide concise, meaningful information regarding safety audits, investigations and issues.

11. Conduct and coordinate root cause investigations on recordable incidents, near misses and vehicle incidents.

12. Utilize the root cause analysis to help operations identify and implement corrective actions to help prevent future reoccurrence of similar incidents.

13. Participate in and take the lead in any OSHA inspection process as defined in the IES Safety Manual Section 18 and effectively communicate with project stakeholders.

14. Prepare and maintain safety related records and reports.

15. Teach, counsel and mentor all stakeholders to uphold the IES Safety Culture.

16. Coordinate Activities with and support site management.

17. Other responsibilities as assigned.