Safety Coordinator

Sherwood Companies; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Sherwood Companies is searching for a dedicated Safety Coordinator in Topeka, Kansas. The role involves enforcing safety standards, conducting site inspections, and ensuring regulatory compliance to protect personnel and the public.

The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and 2-3 years of experience in environmental, health, and safety. The position also requires effective communication and familiarity with heavy civil construction.

Qualifications

• OSHA 30/OSHA500, First Aid, CPR, and TECS certifications preferred.
• 2–3 years of experience in Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) required.
• Experience in heavy civil construction.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections to ensure compliance with OSHA regulations.
• Lead incident and accident investigations to prevent recurrence.
• Deliver ongoing safety training to promote workplace safety.

Skills

Knowledge of OSHA regulations

Knowledge of MSHA regulations

Knowledge of DOT regulations

Bilingual in Spanish and English

Job description

The Safety Coordinator is responsible for enforcing safety standards, conducting site inspections, facilitating training, and ensuring regulatory compliance to protect on-site personnel and the public.

This role is classified as safety sensitive.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Conduct inspections, testing, and evaluations of workplace environments, equipment, and procedures to ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and internal safety standards.
• Assess the effectiveness of workplace safety and health programs and recommend improvements as needed.
• Lead incident and accident investigations using root cause analysis techniques to determine contributing factors and prevent recurrence.
• Develop and implement corrective actions, ensuring timely follow-up and resolution of safety concerns.
• Maintain accurate records and compile data into reports and statistical analyses for management review.
• Operate, maintain, inspect, calibrate, and oversee the installation and certification of safety equipment.
• Manage the collection, packaging, testing, storage, transportation, and proper disposal of hazardous and non-hazardous materials and waste.
• Assist with response and mitigation efforts during hazardous materials incidents, as necessary.
• Conduct routine safety walkthroughs and review findings with field supervisors to ensure timely corrective actions.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for field supervisors on health, safety, and environmental matters.
• Deliver ongoing safety training to promote a strong culture of workplace safety.
• Manage the ordering of safety materials and supplies to support ongoing operations.
• Foster positive engagement with field personnel to promote and uphold Sherwood’s Safety-First Culture.

Required Skills/Abilities/Experience:

• Knowledge of OSHA, MSHA, and DOT regulations.
• OSHA 30/OSHA500, First Aid, CPR, and TECS certifications preferred

Preferred Skills/Abilities/Experience:

• 2–3 years of experience in Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) required
• Experience in heavy civil construction
• Bilingual in Spanish and English

Physical Requirements and Work Environment:

• Work is performed in a variety of weather conditions with exposure to outdoor elements
• Functions essential to this position include but are not limited to standing, sitting, stooping, bending, walking and lifting heavy objects (50 pounds) during the course of the workday
• Required travel between multiple construction sites

Other duties, responsibilities, required skills/abilities, and physical requirements may be added, changed, or removed by immediate supervisor.

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