Field Safety Coordinator

Caldwell Tanks, Inc.; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Caldwell Tanks, Inc. is seeking a Safety Manager to oversee safety policies and ensure a healthy work environment. The role involves implementing safety programs, training staff, and compliance with safety regulations. Ideal candidates will have relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree, along with strong leadership and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university.
• 1-2 years related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plans and implements safety policies in compliance with OSHA.
• Conducts safety training and employee mentoring.
• Inspects job sites for hazards and ensures compliance.

Skills

Analytical

Problem Solving

Interpersonal Skills

Leadership

Safety Awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Spreadsheet software

Word Processing software

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Corporate Office - Louisville, KY

Salary Range: Undisclosed

Description

Summary: Plans, implements and leads Caldwell’s safety program to ensure safe, healthy, and accident-free work environment for employees by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Plans and implements safety policies and procedures in compliance with local, state, and Federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rules and regulations.
• Plans and implements programs to train and mentor employees in work site safety practices, fire prevention, and correct handling techniques for chemicals, equipment, and other materials.
• Prepares studies and analyses of industrial accident causes and hazards to health for use by company personnel and outside agencies.
• Inspects remote job sites to detect existing or potential accident and health hazards, determines corrective or preventative measures where indicated, and follows up to ensure measures have been implemented.
• Provides information, signs, posters, barriers, and other materials to warn of potential and actual safety hazards and to prevent access to hazardous conditions.
• Provides guidance and/or leads the investigation of accidents and injuries and cooperates in the preparation of material and evidence for Caldwell’s use in hearings, lawsuits, and investigations.
• Compiles and submits accident reports required by regulatory agencies.
• Represents the organization in community or industry safety groups and programs.

Supervisory Responsibilities: This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Competencies: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Analytical - Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Designs work flows and procedures.
• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Technical Skills - Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.
• Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control.
• Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.
• Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.
• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
• Visionary Leadership - Displays passion and optimism; Inspires respect and trust; mobilizes others to fulfill the vision.
• Innovative – Creates a culture of relentless safety improvement for employee’s work environment.
• Change Management - Communicates changes effectively; Builds commitment and overcomes resistance.
• Leadership - Exhibits confidence in self and others; Inspires and motivates others to perform well; effectively influences actions and opinions of others; gives appropriate recognition to others. Takes ownership for individual responsibilities and actions.
• Quality Management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
• Cost Consciousness - Conserves organizational resources.
• Ethics - Treats people with respect; Works with integrity and ethically; upholds organizational values.
• Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures
• Judgment - Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.
• Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently;
• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment.
• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time.
• Dependability - Keeps commitments.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience: Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year College or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Mathematical Skills: Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Computer Skills: Perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Internet software; Spreadsheet software and PowerPoint, Word Processing software.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Valid State Drivers License.

Other Desired Skills and Abilities: CPR/First Aid, authorized OSHA OTI Trainer (construction and/or general industry)

Other Qualifications: Must be able to meet a flexible travel schedule up to 80%.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb up to 150’ without rest platforms, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Disclaimer

This job description is not all-inclusive. Other duties and responsibilities may be added as necessary.