Safety Coordinator

Howard Shockey & Sons, Inc.; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent construction safety firm located in Richmond, Virginia, is seeking a Safety Coordinator responsible for implementing the company's safety and health program. The role includes conducting safety orientations, auditing projects for compliance, and coordinating training for employees. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, with certifications in occupational health and safety preferred. This is an on-site position requiring frequent travel between projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in safety management.
• 1-2 years experience in safety or health-related field.
• Certification in Occupational Health and Safety preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct new employee safety orientations.
• Participate in Safety Committee meetings.
• Conduct project audits for safety compliance.
• Coordinate and track employee training requirements.

Skills

Safety program implementation

Training coordination

Incident investigation

Safety audits

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

Personal protective equipment usage

Job description

Description Responsible for providing implementation of the company's safety and health program.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct new employee safety orientation for Shockey employees.
• Provide feedback on ways to improve Safety program based on project visits and program assessment.
• Participate in department meetings to address opportunities for improvement and discuss current program assessment.
• Participate in Safety Committee Meetings.
• Execute position development plan to position for advancement to next level.
• Conduct and/or coordinate required training for Shockey employees and track completed training and retraining requirements in company database.
• Conduct regular project audits to ensure the safety and health program is being implemented and is in compliance with the company program and local, state, and federal safety and health regulations.
• Participate with Project Managers and Superintendents in pre-job safety planning to ensure project safety is adequately planned for and addressed.
• Act as a company resource for safety and health matters and provide advice and direction as needed.
• Review the use of personal protective equipment on projects, evaluate the effectiveness of its use, and propose improvements when needed.
• Monitors and reports monthly, quarterly and yearly data as requested.
• Investigate incidents and provide follow-up to supervisors and VP as needed.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include training employees; planning, addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• OHST Occupational Health & Safety Technician, or CHST Construction Health & Safety Technician.
• CPR First Aid Instructor
• Possess a valid driver’s license.
• Other certifications helpful.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals and extreme cold. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The employee frequently is required to drive from project to project.

As an equal opportunity employer, it is the policy of The Shockey Companies that employment practices shall not be influenced by an employee’s or applicant’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions including lactation; gender identity, and sexual orientation), age (40 or older), disability, national origin, veteran status or genetic information (including family medical history).