Bilingual Safety Coordinator — Field Compliance & Training

Kent Companies; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

PTO (Paid Time Off)

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Supplemental insurance options

Retirement plans with discretionary/em

Holiday pay (New Year's Day, Memorial,

Scholarship opportunities for depend­�

Leadership development opportunities

Job summary

Kent Companies seeks a Safety Coordinator to promote an incident-free environment across our National Data Center & Advanced Manufacturing division. You will collaborate with Superintendents, Project Management, and field teams to implement safety programs and ensure uniform safety compliance.

The role includes leading safety events, updating SOPs, reviewing investigations, and coordinating training and PPE programs. Travel nationally is required for field support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or associate's degree in environmental safety & health, or 3-5 years of relevant construction safety experience.
• OSHA 500, CSMC, or Construction Safety Site Technician Certification, or equivalent safety certification
• OSHA 510
• Valid driver's license
• Must have reliable transportation to the workplace(s)/ job location(s).
• Ability to successfully pass a background check related to driving (for any driver)
• Ability to pass drug screening
• Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and in the future
• Preferred: Bilingual English/Spanish

Responsibilities

• Monitor and update safety rules and Standard Operating Procedures. Convey changes to the field and the safety team
• Lead and participate in safety events, stand-downs, and training as required. Participate in safety team meetings and project safety committees.
• Review all accident, injury, and near-miss investigations. Work with the field personnel involved to determine whether the underlying safety hazards or conditions resulting from the incident were addressed and corrected.
• Implement the Toolbox Talks program. Identify the need for custom Toolbox Talks that address recent incidents or hazards in the field
• Perform and document job site inspections/audits. Complete safety inspection/observation, including a written summary of safety hazards or unsafe conditions and how they were abated. Distribute the finished report to the project team, field personnel, and safety manager
• Support/coordinate worker's compensation/auto accident/property damage claims on assigned job sites.
• Executes Kent Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) program
• Ensures that mandatory training has been completed on time and is documented. Inform the safety manager or senior safety training coordinator/manager to schedule retraining and license or permit renewals as needed.
• Enforcing Site Specific Safety Plans
• Hold job site meetings to instruct the employees on the hazards and safety procedures unique to that job. (i.e., deck construction, shoring, and fall protection)
• Review Site Specific Safety Plans with the project team
• Serve as a resource person and coordinator for Kent's field safety officers (superintendents, foremen, and crew leaders).

Skills

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Education

Bachelor's or Associate degree in environmental safety & health

Job description

Kent Companies seeks a Safety Coordinator to promote an incident-free environment across our National Data Center & Advanced Manufacturing division. You will collaborate with Superintendents, Project Management, and field teams to implement safety programs and ensure uniform safety compliance.

The role includes leading safety events, updating SOPs, reviewing investigations, and coordinating training and PPE programs. Travel nationally is required for field support.