Overview
The Safety Coordinator will focus on creating and enforcing a culture of health and safety for employees, subcontractors, and the general public on project sites. This person must be a strong, safety‑oriented individual who will collaborate with the Operations team to ensure a work environment that is focused on accident prevention and risk mitigation/management. The Safety Coordinator will also provide some training and direction to on‑site staff on safety items and plans.
Responsibilities
- Monitor safety efforts of subcontractors and Brinkmann employees
- Discuss safety with the on‑site Subcontractors Supervisory Personnel
- Coordinate with Project Supervision so that necessary personal protective equipment and safety materials are utilized
- Record and forward copies of all safety related meetings, programs, safety pre‑plans, inspections, correspondence, directives, citations, etc. to the Safety Director for tracking
- Coordinate responses and compliance with requirements of inspection reports from Brinkmann’s insurance company
- Conduct documented Project Safety and Health Inspections
- Investigate all injuries and review all accident reports, coordinating corrective measures with Brinkmann employees or Subcontractor Personnel
- Keep current all required safety documents and literature
- Monitor protection of public by minimizing construction hazards
- Monitor maintenance of adequate first aid supplies
- Maintain OSHA 300 log of injuries and illnesses
- Implement Brinkmann safety policies, procedures, and programs
- Work directly with the Safety Manager, project managers, and superintendents to ensure safety is built into every project
- Coordinate compliance with Brinkmann’s Storm Water Pollution and Prevention Plans
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred
- Experience managing the safety efforts on large construction projects preferred; prior field experience preferred
- Ability to manage/administer safety orientations, oversee substance abuse program, investigate/report on injuries/illnesses/near misses and other to perform other various safety functions on‑site
- Ability to work with all construction groups: management, owners, trades and subcontractors
- Must have excellent communication, organizational, decision‑making and problem‑solving skills
Working Conditions
- Work is primarily performed outdoors in various weather conditions with exposure to health or safety hazards, including noise level ranging from moderate to loud.
- Physical effort is required, including the ability to walk the job site, climb ladders and scaffolding, lift loads up to 50 lbs., perform hands‑on work when necessary.
- While performing the essential functions of this position, the individual will use hands to handle, control or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; bend, kneel, crouch and/or crawl.
- Individual work location will change or vary and/or position may require travel.
- Environment will be demanding and fast paced; number of hours typically worked in a workweek
WE BUILD YOUR FINANCIAL FUTURE
- 100% employee ownership (ESOP)
- annual bonus program
- company‑contributed 401K
- competitive salary with annual merit increase
WE BUILD YOUR CAREER
- continuing education reimbursement
- performance tools for added clarity of expectations and responsibilities
- annual performance reviews
- dedicated ambassador for assimilation into Brinkmann culture
WE BUILD YOUR HEALTH AND WELLNESS
- comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans with HSA
- paid parental leave
- work‑life balance
- seven paid holidays plus three floating holidays to celebrate what holidays are important to you
- paid birthday off
- family‑oriented work environment
- service awards with paid sabbaticals and milestone bonuses
- a positive and collaborative work environment
- healthy lifestyle rewards
WE BUILD COMMUNITY
- community involvement
- team building events
- local volunteer opportunities
- non‑profit support and fundraising
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.