Safety Coordinator

frasershipyards; Superior (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, & Life Insurance

401(k) Contributions

Paid Time Off, Holidays

Long-term Disability

Job summary

Fraser Industries in Superior, Wisconsin is seeking a Safety Coordinator to join the safety team and ensure compliance with OSHA guidelines across shipyards and maritime projects.

You will support the Safety Manager, conduct risk assessments, train employees, and maintain safety documentation to uphold Fraser's safety standards and customer requirements.

This role requires attention to detail, strong communication, and the ability to work second shift and overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience with a safety program is required.
• Maritime/shipyard experience preferred.
• GED or high school diploma required.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in safety, industrial health, or related field preferred.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Pre-employment drug and background checks

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, and review Safety Policies and Procedures.
• Conduct safety observations and risk analyses.
• Attend safety walks and inspections.
• Educate employees on safety standards and machine operation.
• Coordinate safety initiatives and training with customers and site personnel.
• Coordinate medical transport for injured employees and return-to-work procedures.
• Maintain safety documentation and audits.
• Conduct safety meetings and training activities.
• Interact with customers and site safety personnel to resolve issues.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Organization

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Prioritization

MS Office

OSHA knowledge

Shift flexibility

Overtime/weekend

Education

GED or HS diploma

Associate or Bachelor in safety

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

If you are looking for a challenging rewarding career, then consider joining Fraser Industries! With a passion for the maritime industry, Fraser Industries, with it's subsidiaries Fraser Shipyards, Lake Assault Boats, and Northern Engineering, has decades of experience in building and servicing crafts of all shapes and sizes. Customers count on the quality and responsiveness of Fraser's people, products, and services for everything from in situ emergency repairs to brand-new craft to large industrial fabrications. Known for a commitment to quality, a reputation for reliability and outstanding values, Fraser is further committed to provide a safe work environment.

Job Summary

The Safety Coordinator works with the safety team to ensure the company is in compliance and adheres to Occupational Safety and Health Administration guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Provides support to the Safety Manager to plan, implement, and review Safety Policies and Procedures.
• Conduct safety observation reports on a regular basis, depending on the length of the project.
• Attend safety walks and inspections before or during each project to analyze safety risks.
• Educate employees on safety standards and expectations as well as safe machinery operation.
• Provide recommendations for improving safety in the workplace.
• Investigate accidents that occur onsite and identify possible causes of the accident.
• Maintain documentation of the company's safety procedures, accidents and related events.
• Conducts and participates in Safety Meetings and Audits.
• Conducts employee, contractor, and visitor Orientations.
• Customer Interface: Creates and implements safety initiatives, meetings and program as required by the customer. Work with job site safety personnel to identify and resolve safety issues.
• Medical Interface: Coordinate transportation of injured or ill employees to medical facilities. May work with medical providers and HR Department to ensure the procedure requirements of the Company's return to work program are followed.
• Coordinates New and Annual Training with Safety Manager.
• Performs Annual and New Employee Respirator Fit Tests.
• Ensures Employees are acting in adherence with rules and regulations.
• Controls Inventory of Environmental Safety Supplies.
• Controls Inventory of Powered, Air Purifying Respirator Supplies.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Required Skills & Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local regulations such as OSHA, etc.
• Ability to work 2nd shift and overtime as required.
• Weekend avalibility as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with a safety program required.
• Experience in the maritime/shipyard industry is preferred.
• GED or high school diploma required.
• Associate degree or bachelor's degree in safety, industrial health, or related field preferred.
• Must have a valid Driver's License.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test.
• Background check required.

Physical requirements

Position requires grasping, writing, standing, sitting, walking, kneeling, crawling, repetitive motions, bending, climbing, overhead work, listening and hearing ability and visual acuity. Must be able to work in tight, confined spaces, such as accessing manholes, and awkward positions for long periods of time. Must be able to conduct inside and outside work in all temperatures. Use of manufacturing equipment. Work in environment where harmful dusts, fogs, fumes, gases, etc. might be present and the use of a respirator may be required. Ability to work in inclement weather conditions/areas that at times are not environmentally controlled. Able to move/lift/pull/push 50 lbs. May be required to work prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Applicants are required to pass a pre-employment drug screen, Motor Vehicle Report, and background check prior to employment start.

Fraser Shipyards is an equal opportunity employer including disability and vets.

Fraser Shipyards offers competitive pay with excellent benefits:

• Medical, Dental, & Life Insurance
• 401(k) Contributions
• Paid Time Off, Holidays
• Salaried Continuation Plan and Long-term Disability

Final applicants must completed a background check and pre-employment drug screen prior to employment start.All offers of employment at Fraser Industries are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background check and negative results of a pre-employment drug screen.