What are the responsibilities and job description for the Safety Coordinator position at Thornton Construction Company?
Direct Manager: Safety Director
Department: Operations
Direct Reports: None
Classification: Exempt
The Safety Coordinator is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining a comprehensive safety program for the company. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of occupational safety and health principles and practices with a focus on OSHA regulations, construction industry best practices, and the ability to effectively communicate safety protocols to employees at all levels.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Responsible for overseeing the day-to-day jobsite safety program.
- Conduct workplace jobsite safety inspections and identifying hazardous conditions.
- Conducts safety stand down meetings to address and correct safety deficiencies on jobsite.
- Develop and deliver safety training programs to all team members.
- Investigate accidents or incidents and implement corrective actions plan that identifies the root cause and contributing factors.
- Responsible for ensuring compliance with all applicable safety regulations of 1926 & 1910.
- Maintain safety records for the company with accuracy.
- Advise management on safety matters and provide appropriate solutions to bring the matter to a close as effectively as possible.
- Conduct safety orientation for new workers entering the jobsite.
- Performs PPE inspections when applicable and maintain log with inspection dates.
- Honors and protects confidential and proprietary documents and information.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health and Safety or applicable discipline and a minimum of 2-3 years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education training and/or experience.
Must have OSHA 30 minimum, preferably OSHA 510 & 500.
Proficiency with computer applications.
Must have understanding of construction terms, safety, scheduling and planning concepts.
Must have strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and industry safety standards.
Ability to withstand demands of extreme weather conditions and high temperatures.
Ability to lift more than 50 lbs., frequently bending over when necessary.
Ability to navigate construction sites, including walking on uneven surfaces and climbing ladders when necessary.
Ability to travel to multiple jobsites as needed.
Attributes for Success
Candidate must possess Thornton’s Core Values: Results Driven, Proactive, Safety Conscious, People Focused, Customer Oriented, and Team Oriented.
Excellent business judgment and ability to work in a safe professional manner adhering to all regulatory requirements including, OSHA, State and Federal regulations
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail demonstrated by strong command of all safety legal provisions.
Ability to communicate efficiently throughout all levels of the organization.
Possess judgment to know when to appropriately escalate issues up the chain of command.
Strong sense of urgency and initiative to address safety matters.