Safety Coordinator

Company Description

The Morse Group, established in 1944 with the founding of Morse Electric, Inc., has grown into an industry leader and one of the top 50 electrical contracting firms in the United States. With permanent offices in multiple states and nationwide project operations, The Morse Group specializes in electrical construction, design-build services, automation integration, and more. Comprising a strong network of specialty companies, the group generates over $270 million in annual sales and delivers turnkey solutions that add value for customers. The company places a strong emphasis on investing in its employees' professional growth, making it an excellent environment for career development. Learn more about career opportunities at https://www.themorsegroup.com/about-us/careers/.

This Site Safety Coordinator will be assigned to a specific construction job site in conjunction with the Safety Manager and play an integral role in the safety and success of the project. The Site Safety Coordinator will be the full-time safety representative in Las Vegas, Nevada on that project site until the completion of safety requirements.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support safety efforts on this specific project and monitor field activities to verify the work being performed is compliant with Morse Electric’ site-specific safety expectations.
• Perform daily site safety observations by being in the field observing work crews 75% of the time.
• Conduct the Morse Electric site specific new to site orientation.
• Track inventory of safety related supplies, such as PPE, Water, First-Aid Supplies and communicate needs to the Project Safety Manager
• Assist field supervision with equipment inspections.
• Make recommendations concerning the modification, improvement, or removal of any company equipment, facilities, or machinery that is hazardous to employee safety or health.
• Assess the safety training needs and provide or coordinate site safety training.
• Create and maintain an employee training matrix - includes a list of training requirements for the site, names of workers, completion dates.
• Assist site management with investigating all incidents.
• Act as a resource with the Senior Site Manager to complete all required paperwork in regard to safety.
• Maintain all safety related documentation in a central location and contained in Safety Binders (safety observations, audits, permits, investigation, training, inspections, etc.)
• Coach project teams in effective hazard identification and correction of issues in accordance with site specific safety plan and the Morse Electric Safety Process.
• Serve as company liaison with the GC safety team, and other regulatory agencies as needed.
• Attend site safety related meetings and daily huddles.
• Assure proper procedures are followed for initial confined space entry daily. Serve as the entry supervisor.
• Required to work overtime and off shifts as requested by the Manager due to project timelines and needs.

EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION:

·      5 years of safety experience

·      OSHA 500

·      NFPA 70E

·      Scaffolds

·      Trenching and Excavation

·      Fall protection

·      Lock out tag out

·      Confined space experience

·      OSHA knowledge

·      FA/CPR/AED certification - Trainer preferred

Crane/pick plans, Aerial lifts, forklift/telehandler experience

Ability to effectively communicate and interact with the crew workers, foreman, general foreman superintendent, project managers, customer / General Contractor, and safety professional team on large scale projects.