Safety Coordinator (31617)

Cec Companies; Garland (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

CEC Companies in Garland, TX is seeking a Safety Coordinator to implement safety programs on construction sites and foster a strong safety culture. You will conduct field walks, oversee audits, and assist with incident investigations, training crews and mentoring employees toward safe behaviors.

The role requires flexibility for day or night shifts, overtime, and travel up to 75% across project sites. Must stay current with NFPA, NESC, ASTM, and ANSI standards and ensure compliance with OSHA 30

Qualifications

• Degree or extensive training in environmental health and safety discipline a plus.
• 1 - 3 years in construction safety experience (electrical, mechanical safety preferred).
• OSHA 30 Construction required; OSHA 510/511 preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist and coach Foremen in completing ORM boards and Job Hazard Analyses.
• Submit Site Safety Audit reports daily with findings and corrective actions.
• Interact with field personnel to address safety observations and provide resolutions.
• Assist with site safety orientations for new employees.
• Support incident investigations and root cause analysis.
• Audit power tools and equipment for safe operation; ensure maintenance.

Skills

Communication skills

Bi-lingual

Independent worker

Safety training

CPR/FA Certified

Education

Environmental health & safety degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: 23-25036 DFW 39DRL Garland DH1&2 - Garland, TX 75044

Position Type: Full Time

Travel Percentage: Up to 75%

Job Category: Safety

CEC is an innovative specialty services trade provider that is committed to its employees and their career growth. With the rapid expansion of our company, we need passionate and motivated individuals to join our team.

Position Summary

The successful Safety Coordinator will implement CECs safety programs by conducting daily field walks, taking care of regulatory compliance and audit oversight, and developing project specific corrective action plans to address safety issues and concerns. This individual will be responsible for coaching and mentoring employees to help facilitate safe behaviors and an overall safety culture at project sites.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist and coach Crew Foreman/General Foremen in completing daily Operational Risk Management (ORM) boards and the development of Job Hazard Analyses. Safety Coordinator will photo-document the completed ORM board daily.
• Ability to work day and/or night shifts, overtime, and weekends dependent upon project schedule.
• Submit Site Safety Audit reports daily, recording their findings including any hazards or deficiencies observed, corrective actions taken by management, and supported by attachments and photographs.
• Interact regularly with field personnel and site supervision to address safety observations and provide feedback for resolution.
• Assist with delivery of job site-specific safety orientations for new employees joining the project, as applicable.
• Assisting site supervision in completion of incident investigations and root cause analysis.
• Perform periodic audits of power tools and equipment (i.e., scissor lifts, forklifts, fall protection, laser levelers, etc.) to ensure equipment is being maintained in good working order, as applicable.
• Subcontractor compliance with applicable rules and regulations, and project safety requirements.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs other related duties as assigned to ensure efficient and effective processes, completion of projects and smooth operation of department.

Education and Experience

• Degree or extensive training in environmental health and safety discipline a plus
• 1 - 3 years in construction safety experience (electrical, mechanical safety experience preferred)
• OSHA 30 Construction required; OSHA 510/511 preferred

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Understanding of electrical industry construction and general industry consensus standards such as NFPA, NESC, ASTM, and ANSI
• Experience with construction workforce desired
• CPR/FA Certified
• Ability and experience with presenting and training others
• Ability to work independently, strong communication skills with the ability to influence behaviors
• Proficient in using a computer and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.)
• Safety certifications in competency desired
• Bi-lingual desired

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Extensive travel by vehicle, significant work at construction sites, during all stages, may work inside or outside. Possible exposure to hot and cold temperatures, in all-weather elements such as rain, heat, cold and snow. This position also requires work at extreme heights, in areas that are under construction, or in restricted areas such as a switchgear room, manhole, utility tunnel, crawl space, or attic, in confined spaces, and on slippery or uneven surfaces; works on ladders, scaffolds, aerial lifts, catwalks, in ditches and excavations; works in and around single and multi-story buildings with all exposures typical of a heavy construction site, including portable sanitary facilities.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to stand, bend, stoop, squat, crawl, climb, walk, kneel, balance, push, pull and reach overhead.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.
• Climb ladders of all types.
• Possess good vision, normal or corrected.
• Specific vision abilities required by his job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Possess good hearing, normal or corrected.
• Wear personal protective equipment (hard hat, safety glasses, safety vest) at all times.
• Must be able to speak and hear detailed information through oral communication.
• Must be able to write and talk.
• Must be able to concentrate for extended periods of time.

CEC Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in our workforce. It is our policy to attract and retain the best-qualified people available, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, status as a military veteran, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. Diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.