Safety Coordinator- Manufacturing Facility

Southland Industries; Brandywine (MD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Annual bonus program

Paid holidays and vacation

Training and professional development opportunities

Job summary

A leading MEP company in Maryland is seeking a Safety Coordinator to assist in ensuring compliance with safety standards and promote a safe work environment. The role includes conducting inspections, mentoring staff, and managing safety documentation. Ideal candidates will have a degree in related fields and experience in construction safety management, along with strong communication skills. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package and a company culture focused on employee success.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years’ experience in construction safety management.
• Understanding of federal, state, local and company regulations.
• Experience in documenting accident and incident investigations.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Safety Manager in implementing safety programs.
• Conduct inspections and tours of job sites.
• Mentor less-experienced Safety employees.
• Document safety inspections and maintain required records.

Skills

Construction safety management

Knowledge of OSHA regulations

Verbal communication

Problem-solving

Customer service

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office suite

Education

Bachelor's degree in Safety, Health or Environmental Applied Sciences

Job description

Position Summary

The Safety Coordinator will assist the Safety Manager by planning, coordinating and implementing Southland’s safety, health and environmental protection programs, ensuring compliance with corporate safety standards and industry regulations, and promoting a safe, incident-free work environment for employees.

Position Details

• Tours and inspects smaller, less-complex job sites to ensure compliance with company, state and federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rules and regulations.
• Reports concerns to safety management. Ensures health and safety standards are met by coordinating, promoting and conducting various programs and activities related to the safety management system.
• Documents safety inspections, citing dangerous areas/procedures and recommending corrective procedures. Provides recommendations for correcting non-compliance issues.
• Ensures cited issues are corrected within designated timeframe.
• Maintains all site required documentation related to safety issues, including accident reports, inspection reports and training logs.
• Reviews daily job hazard logs and takes action as required.
• Provides emergency response to employees as needed. Documents information for the investigation of accidents and injuries and submits data to regulatory agencies as required.
• Serves as mentor to less-experienced Safety employees.
• Assists with development of training materials and coordinates and facilitates employee training as necessary.
• Solid working knowledge of health and safety management systems; OSHA CFR 1926 standards or the state construction safety regulations
• Solid verbal and written communication skills
• Solid problem-solving skills
• Solid customer-service and organizational skills
• Solid computer skills-experience with Microsoft Office suite and ability to access OSHA information via the internet
• Solid knowledge of safety operating processes and procedures
• Travels 40% of time
• Exercises independent judgement and makes decisions as needed
• Consults with manager on decisions that significantly impact the company
• This role does not supervise or direct other workflow of others
• May mentor less-experienced safety roles

Qualifications

• At least 2 years’ experience in construction safety management and/or industrial safety management
• Thorough understanding of and ability to enforce all applicable federal, state, local and company regulations
• Ability to recognize hazardous situations and implement corrective measures
• Experience in properly documenting accident and incident investigations
• Solid computer skills and ability to work effectively in MS Office
• Strong communication, interpersonal and organizational skills
• Ability to work extended and irregular hours
• Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Health or Environmental Applied Sciences or equivalent experience preferred
• Certifications in CPR and First Aid preferred
• OSHA 10hr and OSHA 30hr training preferred
• CHST or ASP certifications preferred
• Minimum 1 year experience in related field

Benefits

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

• 401(k) plan with 50% 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, apply now to join our dynamic team.

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Southland Industries and all its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer and 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.

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.

External Agency Announcement: Its Southland Industries' policy not to accept candidate submissions from recruiting agencies without an active and authorized work order. Candidate ownership can only be established after a bona fide work order is issued by a member of the Southland Industries Talent Acquisition team and the candidate is appropriately submitted through our Applicant Tracking System (ATS).