Project Safety Coordinator

Glenn O. Hawbaker, Inc.; Hazleton (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Glenn O. Hawbaker, Inc. is seeking an hourly, safety-focused professional to assist with managing the companys occupational health and safety systems, including site audits and inspections.

You will provide job site safety resources, conduct training, and travel to Pennsylvania job sites to ensure compliance with OSHA Construction regulations and company policies. This role requires flexibility, strong communication, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Preferred degree in safety-related field (AS/BA).
• Board certified safety credentials (ASP, CSP, CIH, CHST) preferred.
• 2 years of occupational safety experience in construction, mining, or manufacturing preferred.
• Must have strong written and verbal communication, organizational and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with management of safety systems including audits and inspections.
• Perform site safety inspections and audits.
• Identify and correct hazards; provide safety training.
• Travel to job sites for auditing and inspections in PA.
• Work hours may exceed 40 per week; may include nights or weekends.
• Document safety incidents and investigations.
• Wear required personal protective equipment and follow policies.

Skills

OSHA Construction Regulations

Behavior Based Safety Management

Incident Investigations

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

PowerPoint

Outlook

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in safety-related curriculum preferred

Board certified safety credentials (ASP, CSP, CIH, CHST) preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Job Summary:

Assist with the management of the company's occupational health and safety systems. This includes conducting site audits and inspections. Provide job site safety and health resources. This hourly, non-exempt position works with indirect supervision.

Essential Functions:

• Exercise proper care and maintenance of company equipment.
• Frequently work more than 40 hours per week.
• May work non-traditional hours including night shift, Saturdays, and Sundays.
• Frequent travel to job sites for auditing and inspections.
• Identify and correct hazards through assistance and education.
• Frequently identify, develop, coordinate, and conduct safety training.
• Frequently investigate and document safety related incidents.
• Frequently work outside, including working in inclement weather conditions.
• Perform site safety inspections and audits.
• Travel and/or drive to trainings, meetings, & events, etc.
• Perform additional assignments per supervisor's direction.

Knowledge and Abilities:

• Knowledge of OSHA Construction Regulations
• Knowledge of Behavior Based Safety Management Systems.
• Knowledge of Incident Investigations.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Power Point and Outlook.

Ability to:

• Learn and follow GOH company policies and procedures.
• Be flexible in the implementation of company policy and procedures.
• Work with little or no supervision and direction.
• Work with others that have limited to varying educational backgrounds in management and labor positions.
• Locate and travel to job sites throughout Pennsylvania.

Qualifications:

• Valid driver's license for the state in which you reside with an acceptable driving record per company minimum standards for drivers.
• Prefer OSHA 30 Hour Construction course completion.
• Must have strong written / verbal communication, excellent organizational and time management skills.

Education:

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Associates or Bachelor’s degree in safety related curriculum preferred.
• Board certified safety credentials from a nationally-recognized organization (for example, ASP, CSP, CIH, CHST) preferred.

Experience:

• 2 years in occupational safety in construction, mining, or manufacturing is preferred.

Required training:

• OSHA Authorized 30 Hour Construction course.
• Current AED/CPR / First Aid Certification from a nationally recognized program.
• Must attend continuing education seminars, meetings, etc. that pertain to health and safety to ensure GOH is up to date and incompliance with all applicable state and federal regulations.

Physical Requirements:

• Constant (67-100%) Talk and hear in conversations with customers.
• Constant (67-100%) Sit for sustained periods of time.
• Constant (67-100%) Able to see and read PC screens, read normal type size print.
• Frequent (34-66%) Use/operate basic office equipment such as phones, computer, file cabinets, copier, etc.
• Frequent (34-66%) Use fingers/hands to type, write and file.
• Frequent (34-66%) Bending, stooping, stretching, and prolonged standing.
• Frequent (34-66%) Work in field or plant environment with exposure to adverse or extreme weather conditions, exhaust fumes, noise, dust, extreme temperatures.
• Frequent (34-66%) Wear required personal protective equipment.
• Frequent (34-66%) Walk and work on uneven terrain.
• Frequent (34-66%) Navigate plant/mine sits and their hazardous terrain to travel to/from/between buildings.
• Occasional (0-33%) Sit in vehicle for sustained periods of time.

This is a safety-sensitive position.