Safety Coordinator

EMCOR Group; Highland (IN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Safety Coordinator to enhance workplace safety. This role involves collaborating with management to develop safety policies, conducting training, and managing incident reports. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in safety management and OSHA regulations, ensuring compliance and fostering a positive safety culture. Join a dynamic team dedicated to maintaining high safety standards and contributing to a safe work environment. If you are passionate about safety and have the skills to make a difference, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a professional safety role.
• Deep understanding of occupational health and safety guidelines.
• Experience writing Health and Safety Plans.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with leadership on safety policies and procedures.
• Document injury reporting and investigation.
• Assist in onboarding new employees with safety training.

Skills

Safety Management

OSHA Regulations

Incident Investigation

Training Development

Data Analysis

Public Speaking

Education

High School Diploma

OSHA Certifications

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title: Safety Coordinator

Location: New Carlisle, Indiana

Reports to: Site Safety Manager

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

COMPANY OVERVIEW

EMCOR Hyre Electric Co. of Indiana, Inc. has been built on a commitment to our customers, our employees, and the communities we serve.

We pride ourselves on being qualified and available to meet the needs and demands of our customers – and we feel fortunate to participate in this great industry with our partners and associates.

Although much has changed in the electrical industry over the years, our commitment to our customer's peace of mind never will.

You’ll see it in the way we run our business, the people we employ, and the top-quality services we provide.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Collaborate with Safety Committee & Executive Leadership on Company Safety policies/procedures/safety manual

• Assist in the development of policies for specific work activities, tools/equipment
• Assist in the development of training and roll out programs for new policies/procedures (select training materials, review OSHA/Company/industry standards, draft/review training)

Document injury/incident reporting/investigation/claim management

• Develops/manage injury/investigation reports (create report forms, complete first report/cause map/incident investigation report/supplemental information documents)
• Track/report/record injuries requiring medical treatment (maintain injury/incident log, individual incident reporting)
• Track/manage/ reports for work related injuries (report to workman’s comp, track workers comp cases, maintain reports from claims management)
• Submit incidents into EMCOR ACTS system (reporting and tracking of injuries/near misses/ environmental releases/ property damage/vehicle incidents/regulatory agency visits/subcontractor incident)

Documents provide/submit proposals for training/safety measures/equipment/ processes

• Submit revisions/provide safety orientations
• Onboard new employees (conduct new hire orientation/training/provide PPE)
• Assist in maintaining training records for Company workforce (electronically maintain/archive safety training records)
• Assist in sourcing 3rd party training courses (locate trainers for specialized subject matter)
• Assist in scheduling/documentation of health exams and fit testing

Develop/revise/audit safety hazard assessment documentation completion processes

• Review modify/develop JSA forms (build forms specific to task/site and submit to SC/EL for approval)
• Review develop/revise/maintain project/site safety plans (create safety plans based on scope, update as required by GC/owner, submit to SC for approval)
• Create/modify/revise/approve job health risk assessments (create/submit to client or GC, submit to SC/EL for approval)
• Reviews/audits site job hazard analysis programs (periodic reviews without notice, submit to SC/EL for approval)
• Reviews/revises safety hazard assessments plans/documentation per client requirements (based on individual job requirements, submit to SC for approval)

Work with Clients/GC’s/Site managers to correct site issues

• Perform Job walks (periodically done with clients/GC, inspecting overall or specific criteria)
• Attend meetings (weekly safety meetings, client incident review, root cause analysis, “lessons learned”, project kick-off, safety stand-downs, division manager, various other work process meetings)

Assist in staff management

• Provide guidance (for case management, recordability, legal interpretations, industry standards)
• Coaching/counseling
• Promote Company culture/standards (lead from the front)
• Build/develop positive safety culture (safety bulletins, company newsletter, interdepartmental bulletins, safety stand-down, field presence/interaction)

Other duties as required

• Assist in management of confined space equipment/plans/training
• Assist in issuance of high voltage/NFPA70E safety equipment (provide training, maintain equipment/consumable parts, track equipment locations and calibrations/certifications)
• Assist in issuance of 4-gas meters and calibration equipment (provide training, maintain equipment/consumable parts, track equipment locations and calibrations/certifications)
• Assist in supply ordering for all company safety equipment (collaborate with purchasing/site personnel to obtain best product for positive safety outcome)
• Assist SC/EL to evaluate/test/standardize PPE
• Assist in problem solving in safety issues companywide (collaborate with field personnel/management to address safety challenges/opportunities)
• Provide first-aid/medical transport/triage
• Assist in industrial hygiene programs companywide (lead, asbestos, silica and other hazardous materials as required)
• Ensure compliance with the Safety Program, OSHA, company operating policies and procedures, and provide for safe working environments for employees.
• Monitor operational compliance with contracts, and Company established policies.
• Escalate critical and/or sensitive issues to the executive leadership with recommendation for resolution.
• Perform additional assignments as required by the operating needs of the company or as directed by executive leadership.

PREFERRED EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 5yrs of experience in a professional safety role; proven successful experience as a safety manager preferred
• OSHA certifications
• Experience writing Health and Safety Plans (HASP’s) and Job Hazard Analysis (JHA’s).
• Deep understanding of occupational health and safety guidelines/regulations
• In-depth knowledge of the construction industry, federal, state, and city environmental and safety regulations and practices.
• Ability to do public speaking, for safety training purposes.
• Must have a valid driver’s license, in good standing.

COMPUTER SKILLS

Must demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, (i.e. Outlook, Word and Excel).

REQUIRED ATTRIBUTES

The requirements listed below are representative of characteristics and demonstrated capabilities sought to perform this job successfully.

• Ability to draft accurate reports and develop policies applicable to legal/industry standards
• Good knowledge of data analysis and risk assessment
• Excellent organizational and motivational skills
• Outstanding attention to detail and observation ability
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities
• Must have the ability to make quick yet sound decisions.
• Must build positive working relationships with multiple levels of employees, management, suppliers, and customers.
• Must demonstrate commitment to company values.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Must have the demonstrated ability to effectively communicate in English, cooperate, and collaborate with multiple levels of customer, employees, unions, government agencies, vendors and suppliers, and other contractor organizations.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, see, talk, and hear. The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is regularly required to walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to twenty-five (25) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to work outdoors, be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical and electrical parts; high, precarious places; dust, fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions, extended exposure to sunlight; cold and heat; risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

We offer our employees a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package and are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

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Required

High School

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