Construction Safety Leader & Compliance Champion

Kent Companies; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; 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 ER

Holiday pay

Scholarship opportunities for depend-

Leadership development opportunities

Job summary

Kent Companies is seeking a Safety Coordinator to promote a safe environment across field and office operations in Houston and surrounding areas. The role involves implementing safety programs, coordinating incidents, and ensuring compliance with site-specific safety plans.

Responsibilities include overseeing PPE programs, toolbox talks, training, audits, and claims support. Travel to job sites and field locations is required; full-time on-site position with 45–50 hours/week.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or associate’s degree in environmental safety & health
• OSHA 500, CSMC, or Construction Safety Site Technician Certification, or equivalent safety certification
• 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
• 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 current safety rules and Standard Operating Procedures. Convey any 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.
• Investigate all injuries, property damage, and auto accidents.
• Transporting injured employees to and from doctor/clinic visits.
• Ensure medical treatment is being followed.
• Oversee the company’s mandatory post-accident drug screening.
• Implement the Return-to-Work Program
• Submit reports to safety manager and workers compensation specialist.
• 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.
• Review Site Specific Safety Plans with the project team.
• Serve as a resource person and coordinator for Kent’s field safety officers.

Job description

Kent Companies is seeking a Safety Coordinator to promote a safe environment across field and office operations in Houston and surrounding areas. The role involves implementing safety programs, coordinating incidents, and ensuring compliance with site-specific safety plans.

Responsibilities include overseeing PPE programs, toolbox talks, training, audits, and claims support. Travel to job sites and field locations is required; full-time on-site position with 45–50 hours/week.