Project Safety Coordinator

ViziRecruiter,LLC.; Atlanta, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

McKenney’s is seeking a field safety professional to support project safety accountability, accident and fire protection programs, and full compliance with safety regulations across our construction sites.

Required: 3+ years of field safety experience, OSHA 500, and a high school diploma or GED; basic knowledge of construction OSHA; preferred: 5 years of mechanical contractor experience. This role collaborates with the Safety Manager to prevent hazards and improve safety outcomes.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of field safety experience in project safety.
• Minimum OSHA 500 certification.
• High school diploma or GED and basic understanding of construction OSHA.

Responsibilities

• Support safety accountability programs and compliance across sites.
• Conduct site inspections and report hazards or risks.
• Lead incident reporting and perform root cause analysis.
• Coordinate safety training and required certifications with teams.
• Partner with Safety Manager and project leadership to implement safety plans.
• Attend safety meetings and participate in preplanning activities.

Skills

Safety leadership

Risk assessment

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

OSHA 500

Job description

Introduction

McKenney’s has been going strong for more than seven decades. Our culture values people and ideas, and we work together to deliver the most innovative solutions to our customers. We help you grow in your career through training and support, and as an equal opportunity employer, we provide comprehensive benefits and give you a firm foundation for the future.

Overview

In this role, you will help the entire safety team to be responsible for project safety accountability programs, accident, and fire protection programs, and maintain full compliance with company, client, and state/federal safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Participate in daily flex and stretch.
• Attend GC daily Safety Huddle.
• Promptly respond to GC Safety requests.
• Engage with the Field personnel to provide solutions that enhance safety.
• Work with the Safety Manager to align and execute McKenney’s safety strategy.
• Report site conditions/behaviors and risk reduction plans to the Safety Manager.

Job sites inspections

• Perform multiple construction site walks daily. Work with crew foreman to evaluate ongoing work activities to ensure the safety of the crews performing the tasks.
• Participate in daily pre-task planning sessions in the work area to help identify risks and make sure there is alignment from every member of the crew.
• Generate reports through observations or other formats as determined by the onsite Safety team leader including specific violations and potential at-risk behaviors. Review reports with Safety onsite team leader and/or Sr. Safety Manager.
• Stop the job immediately if imminent danger is presented by uncontrolled hazards and coordinate correction/resolution of hazard(s). Other inspections are done by request from employees, project management, department management, and OSHA Compliance and Consulting walkthroughs.

Assist Project Leadership in Job Safety Preplanning

• Work with an onsite Safety team leader, project team, and Sr. Safety Manager to pre-determine needs for the job and workers before the job starts through Job Safety Analysis. Address needs for required certifications, project site orientation, safety training, or standards review to avoid delay, and or violations after the job start.
• Handle daily and weekly customer-required safety administration (i.e., permits Pre-Task Plans, etc.).
• Address and see through to completion emerging safety issues as identified by McKenney's team members, client partners, and building owners.
• Attend project 3-week lookahead meetings and clear a path before work commences in new areas concerning forecasting hazards and coordinating control measures before work starts.

Mobile Equipment and Tools Inspections

• Inspect mobile equipment for proper material handling and transporting as well as operational items related to safety (i.e., tires, lights, and signage).
• Perform equipment and tool inspections.
• Ensure all pre-shift inspections are completed and documented, as needed.
• Partner with the project team and Foremen to coordinate all equipment/tool follow-up procedures to correct out-of-service items.
• Perform inspections consisting of job-use items such as PPE, ladders, welding rigs, etc.

Incident Response and Root Cause Analysis

• Report to the incident scene promptly and contain area and ensure appropriate medical attention is provided and the scene is secured to prevent further injury or damage.
• Partner with the onsite Safety team leader and Sr. Safety Manager to coordinate and complete the process of completing the Incident Report to McKenney’s Safety and HR.
• Work with the onsite Safety team leader and Sr. Safety Manager to complete a Root Cause Analysis (RCA) using McKenney’s model to identify key contributing factors to help prevent a recurrence.
• The process may include personnel interviews, pictures, safety procedure adherence, and incident re-enactment.
• Implement re-training of employees related to the incident as required.
• Perform action steps to be noted and administered for future prevention.
• Performs other functions as may be directed by the Sr. Safety Manager and Corporate Safety Director.

Requirements

• Must have at least 3 years of field safety experience with demonstrable efforts in project safety efforts .
• Minimum OSHA 500.
• Basic understanding of construction OSHA (federal or state, as appropriate based on location) and willingness to uphold McKenney’s safety expectations.
• High school diploma or GED.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• At least 5 years of mechanical contractor trade experience is a plus.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND CHARACTERISTICS

• Recognize hazardous situations and recommend corrective measures.
• Strong technical skills related to construction safety.
• Good interpersonal communication skills.
• Self-motivation.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Must possess and maintain an exceptional work ethic as well as uphold company values and demand the highest standard of conduct from self and others.
• Must project a professional and polished image that inspires confidence and trust.
• Must be able to walk and climb facilities under construction in all weather conditions.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORT:

• Work involves moderate exposure to elements, such as hot/cold temperatures, dirt, dust, and/or loud noises.
• The work environment involves some exposure to construction-related hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions.
• Light physical effort. Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 25 pounds and some standing or walking.
• Work requires local and occasional out-of-town travel to job sites and customer locations.