Safety Coordinator

About IFDC

IFDC is a public international organization active in 27 countries in Africa, Asia, and America. IFDC uniquely approaches the global issues of food security and poverty by bridging the gap between research and impact, combining science-based innovations, holistic market systems development, an enabling policy environment, and strategic partnerships to assist farmers and countries to identify and scale sustainable agricultural solutions, including improved nutrient use efficiency. These approaches are needed to boost soil health and crop productivity while reducing the environmental impact of fertilizer use. IFDC translates research into action by using locally driven, environmentally sound, and impact-oriented solutions. With our partners, we seek to close the yield gap, eradicate global hunger, safeguard the soil on which our lives depend, and generate economic resilience for farming households and the countries in which they live.

Position Summary

The primary job function of a Safety Coordinator is to identify, eliminate, and control hazardous conditions that may lead to injury and or property damage using safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop and conduct training on OSHA regulations and company policies;
• Develop and maintain a culture of safety by engaging with staff across the Muscle Shoals, AL facilities;
• Develop and implement IFDC's Environmental Health and Safety Policies and Trainings;
• Develop safety incentive programs;
• Develop, own, and/or manage the Process Safety Program:
  • Perform Job Safety Assessments across IFDC (labs, greenhouses, pilot plant, etc.);
  • Participate in Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) as needed;
  • Conduct/participate in Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSR);
  • Manage industrial hygiene (IH) program, including annual fit tests, audiograms, employee exposure, etc.;
  • Develop and/or maintain Process Safety Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s), Lock Out/Tag Out, Confined Space, Electrical Safety, etc.
• Conduct daily inspections, document findings, and implement appropriate corrective action;
• Maintain all safety related documents, policies, and procedures such as IFDC Safety Policy, Incident Reporting Policy, etc.;
• Develop, own, and manage the IFDC Incident Reporting Policy Near Miss and accident reporting, investigation, mitigation, etc.;
• Manage Contractor Safety Program and pre-vet contractors for safety performance;
• Conduct monthly facility audits and inspections, including fire extinguishers and safety showers;
• Conduct monthly safety meetings.

Requirements

• Experience of working as a Safety Officer or Safety Coordinator and/or experience in working in OSHA approved facility is required. Experience in a PSM-regulated facility is preferred;
• Bachelor’s degree in safety, industrial hygiene, engineering, or related sciences with 1 years of relevant experience or Associate's degree or recognized safety certifications from an industry-recognized program with 5 years of EHS-related experience;
• Ability to schedule and balance time with minimal daily direction;
• Knowledge of applicable safety, environmental, and health regulations federal, state, and local safety and health-related regulations, including OSHA;
• Exceptional problem-solving and organizational skills;
• Must be able to transfer technical information into layman’s terms for complete communication;
• Ability to interact and communicate at all levels of the organization;
• Knowledge of DOT, DHS, OSHA, and related regulatory agencies;
• Perform, understand, and communicate detailed information analysis and evaluation, and have a good track record working effectively within a team-based environment;
• Proficiency in computer programs/software such as Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.

Reporting and Work Relationships

This position will report to President & CEO.

Location

This is a national recruitment with a duty station at the IFDC office based in Muscle Shoals, Alabama.

Benefits

IFDC's benefits include annual and sick leave, health, dental, vision and group life insurance coverage, a 13th-month salary, social security, and pension contribution in compliance with local laws.

Salary Clause

The salary grade for this position is BG 9 with an annual starting salary of USD 70,000.

The determination of new employee salaries takes into account various factors. These include the salary range linked to the assigned job grade, the candidate's qualifications in relation to the job's responsibilities and prerequisites, internal fairness, the competitive state of the job market, as well as potential organizational and budgetary considerations.

Diversity Clause

IFDC is committed to fostering a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We believe in the value of bringing together people with a broad range of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. All employment decisions at IFDC are made on the basis of ability, performance, and organizational need, in alignment with our values of fairness, respect, and opportunity for all.