Safety Coordinator

ColonialWebb Contractors Company; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Career growth opportunities

401(k) plan with company match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

A prominent MEP contractor is seeking a Safety Coordinator to enhance their safety culture and ensure compliance with OSHA regulations in Charlottesville, VA. The ideal candidate will have at least three years of safety experience, preferably in construction, along with OSHA 30 certification and First Aid/CPR/AED certifications. Responsibilities include coaching safety best practices, conducting site inspections, and ensuring all safety procedures are enforced. Competitive wages and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of safety experience, ideally in construction.
• Current OSHA 30 certification is required.
• Ability to enforce safety regulations effectively.

Responsibilities

• Coach and teach safety best practices.
• Enforce safety procedures for OSHA compliance.
• Conduct site inspections to ensure safe operations.

Skills

Travel willingness

Knowledge of Federal and Virginia safety regulations

Knowledge of construction equipment operations

Bilingual in English and Spanish

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

OSHA 30 certification

First Aid/CPR/AED certification

Construction Site Safety Technician Certification (CSST)

Job description

ColonialWebb is seeking a Safety Coordinator to support our service and special projects industry. The home base will be Charlottesville, VA. Our safety culture is second-to-none and the addition of this Safety Coordinator will strengthen our ability to care for our people.

Who we are:

At ColonialWebb, we are deeply committed to our people, our culture, and the continued growth of our business. As a full-service MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing) contractor, we pride ourselves on the quality and expertise of our teams, who work across a diverse range of specialties, including New Construction, Mechanical Service, Industrial Refrigeration, and Manufacturing. For over 50 years, we've been dedicated to delivering comprehensive solutions and unmatched service to our commercial customers, earning a reputation as a trusted contractor in the industry.

Perks of joining ColonialWebb:

• Market, competitive wages based on experience
• Opportunities for career growth, training, and development
• 401(k) plan with a generous company match
• Personal leave, paid holidays, bereavement leave
• Excellent Medical, dental, vision, and Rx drug insurance
• Life and accidental death insurance
• Short and Long-Term Disability insurance
• Employee referral incentives

A day in the life:

• Coach and teach safety best practices and behaviors that prevent injury
• Assist the employees and management of the site in the enforcement of the safety procedures within the Safety and Risk Program to ensure state and federal OSHA compliance
• Coordinate all tasks and functions on site to ensure they are performed safely in accordance with company safety policies and procedures and OSHA standards
• Sustain safe operations by conducting site visits/inspections of facilities, work areas and equipment; observing and documenting employee work practices and improving safety preparedness
• Identify corrective actions necessary to bring job sites into compliance with applicable codes, laws, regulations, and standards, and explain these measures to others
• Inspect the availability, readiness and proper use of required accident prevention procedures, safety and fire prevention equipment, protective clothing and devices, and first aid supplies
• Recommend and follow up to verify the implementation of corrective actions
• Identify and recommend safety equipment, material and supplies for work operations
• Assist in reporting and investigating workers compensation and general liability claims on job sites; act as a liaison with workers’ compensation issues
• Conduct and/or assist with job hazard analysis

You should have:

• Ability and willingness to travel to multiple jobs and customer sites
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Three or more years’ experience in the safety field, preferably in a construction setting
• OSHA 30 certification (minimun)
• Construction Site Safety Technician Certification (CSST) is a plus
• Current First Aid/CPR/AED certification
• Structure and content of the English language. Spanish language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar is a plus
• Ability to learn and enforce current corporate policies and procedures
• Knowledge of and ability to enforce current Federal and Virginia Occupational Safety & Health regulations
• Knowledge of and/or ability to learn and enforce current NFPA Standards applicable to work operations and US Army Corps of Engineers Safety program
• Knowledge of and/or ability to learn and enforce safe operations of construction equipment (train the trainer certifications are a plus)
• Knowledge of various computer software programs, applications, and ability to use them efficiently

Veterans and those with previous military experience are encouraged to apply.

We are an equal opportunity employer. Qualified minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.