Safety Coordinator

Socket.dev; Fort Mill (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

PTO

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Supplemental insurance options

Retirement plans with discretionary/em

Holiday pay

Scholarship opportunities

Leadership development opportunities

Job summary

Kent Companies is seeking a Safety Coordinator to promote a culture of incident-free safety across projects. You will collaborate with operations managers, superintendents, and field teams to implement safety programs and address injuries, property damage, or near misses.

The role emphasizes updating SOPs, leading trainings, conducting inspections, managing PPE, and developing site-specific safety plans with project teams. Kent offers competitive compensation and benefits across locations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Associate’s degree in Environmental Safety & Health, or 3-5 years of relevant construction safety experience.
• Certifications: OSHA 510, OSHA 30, CSMC, or Construction Safety Site Technician Certification (or equivalent).
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to pass background and drug screenings.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without corporate sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and update safety rules and SOPs and communicate changes to the field and safety team.
• Lead and participate in safety events, stand-downs, and training sessions.
• Investigate accidents, injuries, and near misses with field personnel.
• Implement Toolbox Talks and develop talks based on incidents.
• Perform site inspections/audits and report to project team and safety manager.
• Assist Return-to-Work program with medical follow-ups and post-accident drug screening.
• Execute PPE program and ensure timely compliance.
• Develop, review, and enforce Site-Specific Safety Plans with project teams.
• Serve as resource for field team including superintendents, foremen, and crew leaders.

Skills

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Education

Bachelor's or Associate’s degree in Environmental Safety & Health

Tools

OSHA 510

OSHA 30

CSMC

Construction Safety Site Technician Certification

Job description

Summary
The Safety Coordinator is responsible for promoting and facilitating safety and uniformity across the company. This role helps create a safety culture where an "Incident-Free Environment" is the only acceptable outcome. The Safety Coordinator collaborates with Operations Managers and Superintendents to implement safety programs, ensuring that all injuries, property damage, or near misses are addressed, corrected, or eliminated.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Monitor and update current safety rules and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and communicate changes to the field and safety team.
• Lead and participate in safety events, stand-downs, and training sessions.
• Conduct accident, injury, and near-miss investigations, working with field personnel to address underlying safety hazards.
• Implement the Toolbox Talks program and develop custom talks based on field incidents.
• Perform and document job site inspections/audits, providing reports to the project team, field personnel, and the safety manager.
• Assist in the Return-to-Work Program, ensuring medical follow-ups and post-accident drug screening compliance.
• Execute Kent Companies' Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) program.
• Ensure timely completion and documentation of mandatory safety training, scheduling retraining and license renewals as necessary.
• Develop, review, and enforce Site-Specific Safety Plans in coordination with project teams.
• Serve as a resource for Kent Companies’ field team, including superintendents, foremen, and crew leaders.

Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties and Responsibilities are not comprehensive and can be changed at any time, with or without notice.

Required Experience, Education, and Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Associate’s degree in Environmental Safety & Health, or 3-5 years of relevant construction industry safety experience (concrete industry preferred).
• Certifications: OSHA 510, OSHA 30, CSMC, or Construction Safety Site Technician Certification (or equivalent).
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to pass background and drug screenings.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without corporate sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications
Bilingual (English/Spanish)

• Valid driver’s license
• Must have reliable transportation to the workplace(s)/ job location(s).
• Ability to successfully pass a background check related to driving (for any driver)
• Ability to pass drug screening.
• Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and in the future.

Kent Companies provides its employees with one of the most competitive compensation and benefits packages in the construction industry. Benefits vary by location, with a fully customized benefits package presented upon hire. Typical benefits packages include:

• Weekly pay
• PTO (Paid Time Off)
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Supplemental insurance options
• Retirement plans with discretionary employer-matching
• Holiday pay (New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day)
• Scholarship opportunities for dependents
• Leadership development opportunities