Safety Coordinator

JOB TITLE: Safety Coordinator

REPORTS TO: Safety Director

BASE LOCATION: 425 Old Macedon Road Fairport NY

SALARY RANGE: $65,000 - $80,000/yr

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY:

The Safety Coordinator is responsible for enforcing company safety procedures, reporting and documenting incidents and accidents, job site safety assessments and procurements of proper PPE. Works closely with and maintains constant communication with the Safety Director. The Safety Coordinator must take a leadership role in promoting Villager’s Safety Culture.

RESPONSIBILITIES: Job duties include but are not limited to the following:

•        Conduct regularly scheduled job-site safety observations. Nighttime and weekend work may be required.

•        Be on call 24/7 for incident response as needed

•        Maintain daily work logs

•        Attend pre-project safety walks and inspections

•        Analyze and determine job site safety risks

•        Educate employees on safety expectations

•        Educate employees on safe machinery operations and traffic control

•        Provide recommendations for improving job site safety

•        Report incidents and accidents to the Safety team

•        Maintain documentation for incidents and accidents

•        Provide proper PPE to field employees

•        Enforce Villager’s safety procedures and client/project safety policies

•        Assist in planning and execution of Annual Safety Meeting

•        Attend and contribute to monthly safety committee meetings

•        Lead investigations of incidents, near misses, claims and complaints regarding unsafe or unhealthy working conditions or practices

•        Ensure required incident information is collected and submitted timely

•        Analyze inspection and incident information to identify causes and trends, to develop preventive or corrective practices

•        Maintain knowledge of current OSHA and industry standards, regulations, and construction safety practices and policies

REQUIRED SKILLS:

•        Ability to work effectively and efficiently under pressure and can adjust to changing situations

•        Strong written and verbal communication skills including public speaking

•        Strong interpersonal skills and can interact with both office and field personnel effectively

•        Must be able to work independently with limited supervision while still being a team player

•        Requires an initiative to improve safety practices when identified

EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS:

•        At least five years in Construction safety and/or management experience or an associate’s degree

•        Knowledge and experience in General Construction practices including roadwork, excavation and underground utility work is a plus

•        Demonstrates commitment to continuing education in safety training in following competencies: Work Zone Traffic Control, excavation, rigging, fall protection, scaffolding, hazmat, confined space, air quality, personal protection equipment/clothing

•        Certifications to teach First aid, ATSSA, or other Construction-related topics a plus

•        Computer Proficient in Microsoft Office

Familiarity with B2W or other construction software a plus

LICENSES/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

•        OSHA 10-hour certification minimum, OSHA 30 preferred

•        Valid driver’s license