Safety Coordinator

Spi Ind; Springfield (OR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement contributions

Paid time off

Training & promotion

Job summary

Sierra Pacific Industries in Eugene, Oregon is seeking a Safety Coordinator to partner with the Plant Manager, Safety Director and frontline supervisors to raise safety performance and eliminate hazards.

You will lead injury prevention, regulatory compliance, and safety program design; investigate incidents with root-cause analysis; train crews in lockout/tagout and emergency procedures; and help manage Workers' Comp costs while promoting a safe, compliant workplace.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years' lead or supervisory experience preferred.
• Knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and Hazardous Materials regulations
• Ability to work independently, analyze problems, and make decisions with minimal management intervention
• Ability to establish credibility and be decisive, while recognizing and supporting Company goals and priorities
• Proven commitment to safety and Company policy
• Demonstrated skill in leadership, communication, motivation, and people management
• Ability to handle multiple priorities under demanding circumstances
• Analytical reasoning and problem-solving capabilities
• Understand machinery operations with sufficient knowledge to address safety considerations
• Experience in managing injury/accident claims, claims analysis, and resulting cost reduction is helpful
• Solid working knowledge of Word and Excel, and ability to learn various PC based reporting system applications
• Flexibility in work schedule to effectively interact with multiple crews and shifts, availability to respond to emergencies 24/7

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Plant Manager, Company Safety Director, Superintendent and Supervisors to achieve company-wide safety goals
• Drive safety excellence, promote crew involvement and accountability, and proactively eliminate hazards
• Lead by example, assure safe workplace practices are followed, and promote safety awareness
• Manage health and safety programs, accident and injury prevention, and regulatory compliance
• Lead efforts to identify, recommend, develop, and implement best practices for safety programs
• Implement, maintain, and improve safety programs and processes that educate, engage, and motivate crew members at all levels
• Design and direct programs and procedures to reduce accidents, occupational illnesses, and exposure to health hazards
• Investigate circumstances of claimed injuries/illnesses objectively, and minimize Workers Compensation costs and fraud
• Investigate and analyze accidents, potential accident situations, and property damage, with complete documentation and root cause analysis and recommend future preventative and corrective measures
• Conduct safety analysis of equipment and machinery, develop and implement appropriate process changes
• Maintain relationships with regulatory and government agency personnel, as well as various industry groups
• Act as Company representative in cases of government agency inspections concerning safety issues
• Audit programs and processes for compliance with company standards and government regulations
• Train managers, supervisors, and crew on safety programs such as lockout/tagout, confined space entry, emergency evacuations, and ensure such programs and training are properly documented
• Maintain an understanding of, and ensure compliance with, current Federal, State, Local, and Company regulations and policy

Skills

leadership

communication

safety culture

problem‑solving

regulatory compliance

hazard elimination

injury/claims analysis

multitasking

training

emergency response

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

• We train and promote from within
• Excellent low-cost health benefits
• Retirement plan with employer-paid contributions
• Paid vacation and 10 holidays

At Sierra Pacific Industries, we understand our greatest strength is the people who choose to build a career with us. We are a fourth-generation family-owned company that has grown to be one of the largest lumber and millwork producers in the United States. Our more than 6,000 employees are proud to work at our state-of-the‑art sawmills and other facilities, including: manufacturing, custom wood‑framed windows, fabrication, millwork, veneer, cogeneration, trucking, forestry, and other operations.

We are seeking a qualified Safety Coordinator to work collaboratively with our sawmill in Eugene, Oregon.

About the Position

• Work closely with the Plant Manager, Company Safety Director, Superintendent and Supervisors to achieve company-wide safety goals
  
• Drive safety excellence, promote crew involvement and accountability, and proactively eliminate hazards
  
• Lead by example, assure safe workplace practices are followed, and promote safety awareness
  
• Manage health and safety programs, accident and injury prevention, and regulatory compliance
  
• Lead efforts to identify, recommend, develop, and implement best practices for safety programs
  
• Implement, maintain, and improve safety programs and processes that educate, engage, and motivate crew members at all levels
  
• Design and direct programs and procedures to reduce accidents, occupational illnesses, and exposure to health hazards
  
• Investigate circumstances of claimed injuries/illnesses objectively, and minimize Workers Compensation costs and fraud
  
• Investigate and analyze accidents, potential accident situations, and property damage, with complete documentation and root cause analysis and recommend future preventative and corrective measures
  
• Conduct safety analysis of equipment and machinery, develop and implement appropriate process changes
  
• Maintain relationships with regulatory and government agency personnel, as well as various industry groups
  
• Act as Company representative in cases of government agency inspections concerning safety issues
  
• Audit programs and processes for compliance with company standards and government regulations
  
• Train managers, supervisors, and crew on safety programs such as lockout/tagout, confined space entry, emergency evacuations, and ensure such programs and training are properly documented
  
• Maintain an understanding of, and ensure compliance with, current Federal, State, Local, and Company regulations and policy

Qualifications

• At least 2 years' lead or supervisory experience preferred
  
• Knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and Hazardous Materials regulations
  
• Ability to work independently, analyze problems, and make decisions with minimal management intervention
  
• Ability to establish credibility and be decisive, while recognizing and supporting Company goals and priorities
  
• Proven commitment to safety and Company policy
  
• Demonstrated skill in leadership, communication, motivation, and people management
  
• Ability to handle multiple priorities under demanding circumstances
  
• Analytical reasoning and problem‑solving capabilities
  
• Understand machinery operations with sufficient knowledge to address safety considerations
  
• Experience in managing injury/accident claims, claims analysis, and resulting cost reduction is helpful
  
• Solid working knowledge of Word and Excel, and ability to learn various PC based reporting system applications
  
• Flexibility in work schedule to effectively interact with multiple crews and shifts, availability to respond to emergencies 24/7

Why Join Our Team?

Because this is more than an invitation, it's a commitment to offer opportunities for personal and professional growth to everyone! We ask people to grow with us and make the company even better.

We provide an excellent benefit package including a full Health Benefits Plan (including medical, dental, and vision) with low-cost premiums, a 401(k) with Company Match, additional Retirement Contributions, and company-paid Life Insurance.

Sierra Pacific is an (EOE) Equal Opportunity Employer, including those with a disability and veterans. The general wage range for this position at Sierra Pacific Industries is from $70,000 and $95,000 per year, and is dependent upon a number of factors, including, but not limited to: relevant work experience, skill, knowledge, and/or education.

About Our Company

Sierra Pacific Industries is a fourth-generation family-owned company based in Northern California that started in 1949 and has grown to be one of the largest lumber and millwork producers in the U.S., employing around 6,500 crew members. Sierra Pacific continues to be a company where its employees are proud to work at state‑of‑the‑art facilities and others strive to become part of the team.

We own and sustainably manage more than 2.4 million acres of timberland in California, Oregon, and Washington. Our forests are sustainably managed under a 100-year plan by Registered Professional Foresters, Wildlife Biologists, Botanists, and other professionals. We are growing forests for our future, planting over 6 million new trees every year. In Spring 2024, we planted our 300 millionth seedling on our timberlands. This milestone was decades in the making, reflecting our commitment to sustainable forest management and ensuring we have forests not just for today, but for generations to come.

We are proud that all Sierra Pacific facilities follow our drug-free and tobacco-free policies. As part of our safety in the workplace policy, an offer of employment is subject to a negative drug screen result. We use E-verify to verify the social security number and work authorization of all newly hired employees. Sierra Pacific is an (EOE) Equal Opportunity Employer, including those with a disability and veterans.