What are the responsibilities and job description for the Safety Coordinator position at Weifield Group Contracting?
The Safety Coordinator will be responsible for partnering with site supervision to execute company safety policies and ensure compliance to all applicable local and regional regulations.
Job Roles and Responsibilities:
- Inspect jobsite, including tools, equipment, and machinery, to identify and correct deficiencies or potential hazards, and to ensure compliance to OSHA, Weifield and Owner/GC regulatory requirements.
- Assist project team and safety management team in the investigation of safety-related damage incidents, employee injuries or occupational illnesses, and motor vehicle accidents to determine cause and contributing factors.
- Conduct or facilitate safety training and education programs to supervisory and field employees through formal training classes, safety meetings, or other venues.
- Recommend safe work processes and demonstrate personal protective equipment safety features that will reduce employees' exposure to workplace and environmental hazards.
- Ensure tools, equipment, materials, vehicles, and technical instruments are fit-for-purpose, functional, calibrated, and the appropriate protective equipment, methods, guard, management systems are in place to reduce or eliminate the risk of employee injuries or illnesses
Job Requirements:
- Minimum of four years' experience in the construction industry
- Possess excellent understanding of the electrical industry.
- OSHA 30 Certification
- Thorough understanding of and the ability to enforce all federal, state, local, and corporate regulations
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Ability to recognize hazardous situations and implement corrective measures
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Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
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Proficent in Microsoft Office products such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook are required
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Ability to understand and execute the company vision and values of our PACT, People, Advance Process, Community, and Trusting Relationships.
Preferred Requirements:
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Electrical experience including a Journeyman Electrical License or RTT.
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Completion of OSHA Course #510.
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Current certifications or in pursuit of any of the following certifications:
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Construction Health & Safety Technician (CHST) by BCSP
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Certified Electrical Safety Technician (CEST) by NFPA.
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Knowledge in accident investigation following root cause analysis principles.
Working at Weifield
Weifield has been recognized for over a decade as a Top Place to Work!! Our purpose is to make the next generation better than us, and our niche is to provide best-in-class electrical solutions.
We are a merit shop and a national leader in cutting-edge electrical construction with nearly 900 employees across all our regions. We live our PACT values, and because People is our #1 value, we offer a people-focused benefits package. Your drive and abilities determine how far you go!
Weifield Group Contracting is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Weifield Benefits:
Weifield employees receive a variety of benefits including:
- 100% of base medical plan is paid for you by Weifield
- Dental, vision, and disability insurance, as well as company paid life insurance
- Paid Time Off
- 7 paid holidays
- 401(k)-plan eligibility with match
- Tuition reimbursement opportunities, and other benefits depending upon your role.