Recent Grad/Alumni - Safety Coordinator, Associate

Southland Industries, Inc.; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 74,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with 50% match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Annual bonus program

Paid parental leave

Paid holidays, vacation & personal PTO

Training opportunities

Wellness benefits

Job summary

Southland Industries seeks a Recent Grad/Alumni - Safety Coordinator to support the Safety Manager in enforcing safety protocols across HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection projects. You will help implement programs, coordinate training, and maintain safety records on site.

Ideal candidates are passionate about safety, proactive, and capable of mentoring junior safety staff while collaborating with field teams to elevate safety performance.

Qualifications

• Must have a passion for safety and be willing to implement safety programs.
• Ability to work within a construction environment and coordinate with site teams.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative approach to safety.
• Willingness to train and mentor less experienced safety personnel.

Responsibilities

• Assist Safety Manager in enforcing safety procedures on sites.
• Distribute and track safety training and certification records.
• Report and manage vehicle and workers' compensation claims.
• Maintain MSDS manuals and safety tailgate meeting documentation.
• Support the development of safety manuals and programs.

Skills

Safety mindset

Self-starter

Team player

People skills

Mentoring others

Job description

Recent Grad/Alumni - Safety Coordinator, Associate

Alternate locations include Dulles, VA, Boydton, VA, Port Washington, WI, and Laurel, MD

Position Summary

Our program is designed to introduce candidates to a career field of Occupational Health & Safety for the Design/Build HVAC, Plumbing and Fire Protection industry. Primary responsibility is to assist the Safety Manager in enforcing and regulating all safety procedures to ensure that Southland Industries meets all safety requirements in the field and all facilities to better understand the management and coordination of all division safety activities and construction process.

Position Details

• Ensure all tasks and functions on project sites are performed safely in accordance with company safety policies and OSHA standards.
• Help implement the Corporate Safety Award Program.
• Provide distribution of certification cards for various industrial equipment training and maintain record of industrial equipment training.
• Report and manage all company vehicle claims.
• Assist in reporting workers compensation claims.
• Update Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) manual.
• Assemble various safety manuals for distribution.
• Assist in implementing and distributing safety tailgate meetings.
• Maintain record of signed safety tailgate meeting forms.

Qualifications

• You love safety! It's something you're passionate about and so are we.
• You are a self-starter and enjoy being responsible for implementing safety programs and protocols within a construction environment.
• You take initiative. If you don't know something, you go find out.
• You have a collaborative spirit and enjoy being part of a larger team who works together and takes safety very seriously.
• You understand how to get the best out of people and what it takes to help people be safer in their construction work environment
• You enjoy training, coaching and mentoring less experienced safety personnel and helping them to become even better safety people.
• You have great people skills and can quickly build relationships with many different people. And, you have a knack for quickly building trust and communicating in a way that supports and partners with the field on safety.
• You have a desire to grow, learn and build a career path with an innovative construction company.

Benefits

As a 100% employee-owned company, we offer a comprehensive benefits package for you and your family:

• 401(k) plan with50% company match (no cap)and immediate 100% vesting
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance(100% paid for employee)
• Annual bonus program based upon performance, achievement, and company profitability
• Term life, AD&D insurance, and voluntary life insurance
• Disability income protection insurance
• Pre-tax flexible spending plans (health and dependent care)
• Paid parental leave
• Paid holidays, vacation, and personal time
• Training/professional development opportunities and company-paid memberships for professional associations and licenses
• Wellness benefits

About Southland Industries

As one of the nation’s largest MEP companies, Southland Industries is built on the foundation of great people. Since 1949, we have put our people first, enabling growth, professional achievement, and innovation. If you want to join a fast-paced environment where you’re engaged, challenged, and valued,

To learn more about careers at Southland, explore ourcareer opportunities , follow us onsocial media , and check out ourwebsite .

Southland Industries and all its subsidiaries are anEqual Opportunity Employerand prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing our employees with a safe work environment free of discrimination and harassment.All employment decisions at Southland Industries are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, marital status, family care or medical leave status, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Southland Industries will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

Pay:Final pay is determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data. For Maryland, this ranges from $74,000 - $77,000 yearly plus annual incentive, benefits and retirement program as outlined above.

Contingent Employment:All employment offers are contingent upon successful drug tests, background checks, and professional reference checks. Roles that include driving as an essential job duty will be required to have a successful Motor Vehicle Record check (MVR). We are not able to offer sponsorship of employment at this time.

Job Location Dulles, Virginia, United States Position Type Full-Time/Regular