Safety Coordinator

Harris; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 62,549 - 93,824; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

401(K) with company match

Vacation time, sick time, and paid holidays

Paid parental leave

Short-Term Incentive Plan

Job summary

Harris in Bethesda, Maryland is looking for a dedicated professional to assist in supervising and administering health, safety, and motor vehicle programs. This role ensures a safe work environment and develops training for employees.

The ideal candidate will have a degree in Occupational Health and Safety and at least 2 years of relevant experience. Benefits include medical, dental, life insurance, and a competitive pay range of $62,549.35 - $93,824.03.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of construction/industrial occupational health and safety experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist in controlling hazardous working conditions and unsafe employee activities.
• Conduct work area surveillance inspections and air-sampling tests.
• Document all accidents, safety violations, and unsafe conditions.

Skills

Strong communication skills – both verbal and written

Proficient understanding of OSHA standards and guidelines

Comprehensive knowledge of worker’s compensation documentation

Education

Associate’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Job Description

Assist in the supervision and administration of Harris’ health, safety and motor vehicle programs to maintain a safe and healthy work environment. Contributes to the desired safety and work culture of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Assist in controlling hazardous working conditions and unsafe employee activities through interface with project management/supervisory personnel.
• Assist in supervision and administration of safety/first aid and rescue squad activities. Assume total responsibility for safety operation when assigned to shift work.
• Participate in developing and conducting employee orientation training, task specific training, ongoing supervisor training and assist in developing/training project manager safety.
• Conduct work area surveillance inspections, air-sampling tests for confined space entry, property, damage and personal injury investigations.
• Document all accidents, safety violations, unsafe conditions/activities. Issue confined area entry and “hot work” permits as required.
• Accompany safety, health and insurance inspections on walk‑through tours as required.
• Review safety related journals, catalogues, etc. to keep abreast of changes/improvements in protective safety equipment, materials and gear.
• Assist in preparing written appeals for safety violation citations.
• Manage and maintain the division fleet. Track vehicle maintenance and assign vehicles to employees as required.
• Register and license all vehicles and keep inspections up to date.
• Pick tool orders for shipment to job sites, restock tools in warehouse, repair defective tools, and building maintenance.
• Maintain equipment storage areas to ensure that inventory is protected.
• Ensure all items are stored according to fieldwork procedures and company standards.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree required in Occupational Health and Safety or related field.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 2+ years of construction/industrial occupational health and safety experience.
• Proficient understanding of OSHA standards and guidelines.
• Comprehensive knowledge of worker’s compensation documentation.
• Strong communication skills – both verbal and written.

Benefits & Compensation

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401(K) with company match.
• Vacation time, sick time, and paid holidays.
• Paid parental leave.
• Short-Term Incentive Plan.
• Pay range: $62,549.35 - $93,824.03.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.