Senior Safety Coordinator

Position Summary

Southland Industries is growing and we're looking for a new Senior Safety Coordinator to join our team! In this position, you'll be promoting safety and regulating all safety procedures to ensure that Southland Industries meets all safety requirements by coordinating all division safety activities. 

Position Details

• Tours and inspects small to mid-size job sites independently to ensure compliance with company, state and federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rules and regulations.  Reports concerns to safety management.  Ensures health and safety standards are met by coordinating, promoting and conducting various programs and activities related to the safety management system.  
• Documents safety inspections, citing dangerous areas/procedures and recommending corrective procedures. Provides recommendations for correcting non-compliance issues. Ensures cited issues are corrected within designated timeframe. 
• Maintains all site required documentation related to safety issues, including accident reports, inspection reports and training logs.  Reviews daily job hazard logs and takes action as required. 
• Provides emergency response to employees as needed.  Participates in and documents information for the investigation of accidents and injuries and submits data to regulatory agencies as required. 
• Participates in development of training materials and coordinates and facilitates employee training as necessary. 
• Trains less-experienced safety employees as needed 
• Participates in ad-hoc safety projects. 
• Participates in owner and client meetings. 

Qualifications 

• Excellent working knowledge of health and safety management systems; OSHA CFR 1926 standards or the state construction safety regulations 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills 
• Excellent problem-solving skills 
• Excellent customer-service and organizational skills 
• Strong computer skills-experience with Microsoft Office suite and ability to access OSHA information via the internet 
• Sound knowledge of safety operating processes and procedures 
• Travels more than 50% of time 
• Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Health or Environmental Applied Sciences or related discipline preferred 
• Certifications in CPR and First Aid required 
• CPR and First Aid instructor preferred 
• OSHA 10hr, OSHA 30hr, OSHA 40hr training required 
• OSHA 500, CHST or ASP certifications required 
• 3 years’ experience in related field, including employee training experience 

Benefits

As a 100% employee-owned company, we offer a comprehensive benefits package for you and your family:

• 401(k) plan with 50% company match (no cap) and immediate 100% vesting
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (100% paid for employee)
• Annual bonus program based upon performance, achievement, and company profitability
• Term life, AD&D insurance, and voluntary life insurance
• Disability income protection insurance
• Pre-tax flexible spending plans (health and dependent care)
• Paid parental leave
• Paid holidays, vacation, and personal time
• Training/professional development opportunities and company-paid memberships for professional associations and licenses
• Wellness benefits 

About Southland Industries

As one of the nation’s largest MEP companies, Southland Industries is built on the foundation of great people. Since 1949, we have put our people first, enabling growth, professional achievement, and innovation. If you want to join a fast-paced environment where you’re engaged, challenged, and valued, apply now to join our dynamic team.

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Southland Industries and all its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing our employees with a safe work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Southland Industries are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, marital status, family care or medical leave status, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Southland Industries will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. 

Contingent Employment: All employment offers are contingent upon successful drug tests, background checks, and professional reference checks. Roles that include driving as an essential job duty will be required to have a successful Motor Vehicle Record check (MVR). We are not able to offer sponsorship of employment at this time.

External Agency Announcement: Its Southland Industries' policy not to accept candidate submissions from recruiting agencies without an active and authorized work order. Candidate ownership can only be established after a bona fide work order is issued by a member of the Southland Industries Talent Acquisition team and the candidate is appropriately submitted through our Applicant Tracking System (ATS).