Safety Coordinator

Southland Industries, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Medical insurance

Dental + Vision

Annual bonus

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Flexible spending plan

Paid parental leave

Paid holidays / PTO

Training & memberships

Wellness benefits

Job summary

Southland Industries is seeking a Safety role to conduct site inspections, document incidents, and coordinate safety programs and training to maintain a safe work environment in Houston, TX.

The candidate will inspect job sites for OSHA compliance, maintain documentation, provide emergency response, and help develop training materials. 1+ year of relevant experience and a safety-related degree are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Health or Environmental Applied Sciences or related discipline, or equivalent education, training and/or experience
• 1+years of relevant experience
• CPR and First Aid, OSHA 500/CHST/ASP certification preferred
• OSHA 10hr, OSHA 30hr, OSHA 40hr training preferred
• 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 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

Responsibilities

• Tours and inspects smaller, less-complex job sites to ensure compliance with company, state and federal OSHA rules and regulations
• Reports concerns to safety management and coordinates safety programs and activities
• Documents safety inspections and recommends corrective procedures with timelines
• Maintains site safety documentation including accident and inspection reports
• Provides emergency responses and assists with accident investigations
• Mentors less-experienced Safety employees
• Assists with development and facilitation of training materials

Skills

Safety management systems

OSHA CFR 1926 knowledge

Verbal and written communication

Customer service skills

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Health or Environmental Applied Sciences or related discipline

Job description

This role supports a safe work environment by conducting inspections, documenting incidents, and coordinating safety programs and training.

• 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 responses 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Health or Environmental Applied Sciences or related discipline, or equivalent education, training and/or experience
• 1+years of relevant experience
• CPR and First Aid, OSHA 500/CHST/ASP certification preferred
• OSHA 10hr, OSHA 30hr, OSHA 40hr training preferred
• 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 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

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.

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 establishedafter 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).

Job Location Houston, Texas, United States Position Type Full-Time/Regular

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