Safety Coordinator

Jobtailor; New York (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in New York, NY is seeking a Safety Manager to lead site safety programs for construction projects. You will conduct worksite surveillance inspections, air sampling tests, safety training, and ensure compliance with OSHA, FRA, state and local regulations.

Responsibilities include documenting unsafe conditions, investigating incidents, planning safety policies, coaching staff, maintaining records, and supporting Workers’ Compensation administration on projects.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in safety positions in construction
• Active NYCT Track Safety training
• Minimum 90 days NYCT Right of Way experience with flagging/diversions
• NYC-Do Buildings Site Safety Manager Course (40-hour)
• OSHA 30-hour Construction Safety and Health (29 CFR 1926)
• Active ASSP member
• NYSDOL Asbestos Inspector License
• C-3/C-5 Supervisor/Competent Person Training for De-leading
• Annual 6 hours safety training
• Strong report writing ability
• Proficient in MS Office and safety reporting systems
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Ability to interact with all company levels on sites, corporate, and customers
• Integrity and credibility in safety reporting

Responsibilities

• Conducts regular surveillance inspections and safety training for employees
• Documents unsafe conditions, safety violations, accidents and near misses
• Investigates all incidents and prepares materials for hearings and investigations
• Ensures compliance with local, state and federal regulations and customer requirements
• Plans and implements safety policies compliant with OSHA, FRA and customer specs
• Coaches hourly labor to supervisors on site safety practices
• Inspects jobsite for hazards and verifies corrective actions
• Maintains incident reports and safety records as required
• Supports Workers’ Compensation administration on projects
• Provides safety signage and barriers to warn of hazards
• Assists regional and corporate safety leadership with safety management systems

Skills

Safety Training

Incident Investigation

Regulatory Compliance

Analytical Skills

Excellent Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Proactive Work Ethic

Ability to Multi-task

Quick Learner

Meet Deadlines

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

• Conducts regular worksite surveillance inspections, air samplings tests and comprehensive safety training for employees
• Documents unsafe conditions, safety violations, accidents and near misses
• Thoroughly investigates all surrounding circumstances through employee interviews, equipment inspections and site inspections carefully reviewing the integrity of personal protective equipment, materials, and job-site specific gear
• Determines safety needs and corrects unsafe employee activities, procedures, and practices, ensures that all required records and reports are complete, accurate and correctly submitted to comply with all internal processes and comply with all local, state and federal regulations and customer requirements
• Plans and implements safety policies and procedures in compliance with local, state and federal regulations with special emphasis on FRA and OSHA requirements, as well as customer requirements
• Trains and coaches hourly labor, foremen, supervisors and local managers in work site safety practices, fire prevention and correct handling techniques for toxins, equipment, and other materials
• Inspects the jobsite to detect existing or potential accident and health hazards, determining corrective or preventative measures where indicated, and follows up to ensure measures have been implemented
• Leads investigations of near misses and incidents and cooperates in the preparation of materials and evidence for organization use in hearings, lawsuits, and insurance investigations
• Submits incident reports complying with all local, state, and federal regulations, customer, and corporate requirements, maintains safety files and records
• Oversees administration related to the company’s Workers’ Compensation program on the specific project
• Provides informational signs, posters, barriers, and other materials to warn of potential and actual safety hazards and to prevent access to hazardous conditions
• Assists the Regional Safety Director and Corporate Safety Director as requested with the corporate safety management system.

Requirements

• A minimum of 2 years of experience in safety positions in the construction industry
• NYCT Track Safety trained
• Minimum of 90 days prior NYCT Right of Way experience with flagging and diversions of service.
• 40-hour NYC-Dept. of Buildings Site Safety Manager Course.
• 30-hour OSHA Construction Safety and Health (29 CFR 1926) Course.
• Active member of American Society of Safety Professionals
• Possess and maintain a current NYS DOL Asbestos Inspector License
• Possess and maintain a current C-3/C-5 Supervisor/Competent Person Training for De-leading of Industrial Structures Certificate
• Shall receive a minimum of 6 hours of relevant safety training courses on a yearly basis for the duration of the Contract.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to write reports
• Strong computer skills are mandatory, significant experience and abilities with Microsoft Office Suite are necessary
• Experience with OSHA reporting necessary
• Must have excellent communications skills, both verbal and written
• Strong interpersonal skills are necessary; ability to interact and with all levels of the company in field sites, corporate, and customers
• Must possess the character and unquestionable integrity to represent the Company and provide credibility for all work, reports and analysis that is provided through the safety department
• Must have the ability to grasp facts, processes, procedures in a changing environment very quickly, a quick learner
• Works in a proactive manner, a self-starter who approaches his/her work with a sense of urgency
• Ability to meet deadlines under pressure in short time frames
• Ability to multi-task and thrive in an environment where numerous tasks and projects are occurring simultaneously

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in safety management within the construction industry, including compliance with OSHA and FRA regulations, conducting safety training, and performing thorough investigations of safety incidents. Proficient in maintaining safety records and reports while ensuring adherence to local, state, and federal safety standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• OSHA Reporting
• Safety Training
• Incident Investigation
• Regulatory Compliance
• Analytical Skills

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Safety Inspections
• Air Sampling Tests
• Safety Policy Implementation
• Report Writing
• Microsoft Office Suite

Soft Skills

• Excellent Communication Skills
• Strong Interpersonal Skills
• Proactive Work Ethic
• Ability to Multi-task
• Quick Learner

Certifications & Qualifications

• NYC-Dept. of Buildings Site Safety Manager Course
• 30-hour OSHA Construction Safety and Health Course
• NYS DOL Asbestos Inspector License
• C-3/C-5 Supervisor/Competent Person Training Certificate

Industry Keywords

• Construction Safety
• FRA Compliance
• Workers' Compensation
• Safety Violations
• Personal Protective Equipment