Safety Coordinator

Sherwood Construction in; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Sherwood Construction is seeking a Safety Coordinator to enforce safety standards, conduct site inspections, and ensure regulatory compliance to protect on-site personnel and the public. This safety-sensitive role leads training, investigations, and corrective actions across multiple sites.

The role requires strong knowledge of OSHA regulations, experience in construction safety, and the ability to collaborate with field supervisors to maintain a culture of safety at Sherwood.

Qualifications

• Experience in heavy civil construction is preferred.
• Knowledge of OSHA, MSHA, and DOT regulations.
• OSHA 30/OSHA500, First Aid, CPR certifications preferred.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections and evaluations to ensure OSHA compliance.
• Lead incident investigations using root cause analysis techniques.
• Develop corrective actions and ensure timely follow-up.
• Maintain records and prepare safety reports.
• Deliver ongoing safety training to staff.
• Oversee safety equipment installation and calibration.
• Coordinate hazardous materials handling and disposal.
• Assist with response to hazardous materials incidents.
• Communicate findings with field supervisors.
• Travel between multiple construction sites as required.
• Promote Sherwood's Safety-First culture.

Skills

Heavy civil construction

OSHA regulations

OSHA 30/OSHA500

First Aid/CPR

Bilingual Spanish/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:

• Experience in heavy civil construction strongly preferred
• Knowledge of OSHA, MSHA, and DOT regulations.
• OSHA 30/OSHA500, First Aid, CPR, and TECS certifications preferred
• Bilingual in Spanish and English preferred

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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