Safety Coordinator (Field Based)

Environmental Resources Management (ERM); Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

ERM is hiring Safety Coordinators (day shift & night shift) onsite at a key technology client’s Data Center construction project in Waddell, Arizona. This full-time, limited-term role supports implementing the EH&S program and Site-specified Safety Plan across a large site or multiple smaller sites.

Responsibilities include hazard identification, safety documentation, onboarding of subcontractors, daily site observations, training, incident investigations, and leadership of safety huddles.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Associate degree in Environmental Health and Science, or 3+ years of safety experience.
• Experience with safety software and OSHA/WISHA rules preferred.
• Ability to identify hazards and mitigate safety risks.
• Strong communication and leadership for safety trainings.

Responsibilities

• Support implementation of EH&S program and Site-specified Safety Plan on a large site or multiple sites.
• Provide training, mentoring and coaching for Safety Representatives.
• Lead safety audits and document observations and corrective actions.
• Investigate incidents and coordinate with Safety Director and stakeholders.
• Develop site safety plans, task hazard analyses and ensure subcontractor compliance.

Skills

Safety programs

Hazard identification

Training & coaching

Education

Bachelor’s or Associate degree in Environmental Health and Science

3+ years of safety experience

Job description

ERM is hiring Safety Coordinators (day shift & night shift) onsite at a key technology clients Data Center construction project in Waddell, Arizona. In this critical role, you will support the successful implementation of the client's Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) program and Site-specified Safety Plan at a single large site or multiple smaller sites. This is a tactical role for site-wide Safety systems, Safety regulations, and best practices. This is a full-time (40+ hours a week), limited-term role for a duration of 3 months, extendable.

RESPONBILITIES:

Support the successful implementation of the Company's Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) program and Site-specified Safety Plan at a single large site or multiple smaller sites. Lend technical support to client's Craftworkers in the development of pre-task plans—both identifying hazards and recommending hazard mitigation strategies. Prior to their mobilization on site, ensure subcontractors have provided all requested safety documentation, including a Site-specified Safety Plan that properly addresses the hazards associated with their scope of work. Observe work activities on site daily. Identify hazards and intervene or elevate as appropriate to address safety concerns. Perform administration and management functions as appropriate to ensure compliance with local safety laws, codes and ordinances. Maintain safety documentation and archives for the project. Provide training, mentoring, technical support and coaching for Safety Representatives as assigned.

Site-specified Safety Plan

In collaboration with Safety Director, Project Superintendent and project team, create a Site-specified Safety Plan and Crisis Management Plan, customizing the Company standard templates to address the unique conditions and hazards at the job site. Ensure safety boards, equipment and site-specific materials are supplied at assigned. In collaboration with Project Superintendent and Project Engineers, review the subcontractors’ Site-specified Safety Plans for completeness and relevancy. Verify that subcontractors implement their Site-specified Safety Plans.

New Hire Orientations

By customizing the Company standard template, develop new hire orientation program with a focus on safety culture, site awareness, setting of expectations, education and personal accountability. Conduct new hire orientation for all team members, including client's employees, subcontractor employees, vendors and other site visitors.

Safety Audits

Several times a day, observe work activities on site and evaluate whether they are performed safely. Document both positive and corrective safety observations in the company safety software. Ensure safety violations are corrected. Support and encourage other team members to perform safety audits and ensure their observations are properly documented in the Company safety software. For compliance audits by regulatory agencies, contact Safety Director immediately, organize an opening conference and attend/support/document audit process.

Technical Expertise

Support Project Foreman with the development of their pre-task plans and job hazard. Organize, host and/or facilitate technical safety trainings required to support client's field. Clarify safety rules and provide technical expertise and solutions to safety challenges on review trending analysis in safety software and recommend corrective measures to site management.

Incident Investigation (Personal Injury and/or Property Damage)

For personal injuries, ensure injured party gets immediate care as appropriate for the severity of the injury. Notify Safety Director immediately for support, and notify other key stakeholders as outlined in the EH&S program. Conduct thorough accident investigation, including witness statements, photographs, environmental conditions and any other relevant factors. Organize and conduct an Incident Analysis. With the project team, identify and document all contributing factors and institute training, policy or procedural changes to address. Provide support of claims management by staying connected to injured employees and coordinating light duty assignments.

Leadership

Lead morning Safety Huddles efficiently and effectively with a team-oriented and participatory approach. Morning agenda should identify hazards and include an ergonomic warm up. Be a vocal safety leader, frequently praising good safety behavior and quickly correcting unsafe behaviors. Respond to every safety suggestion. Be professional at all times, consistently modeling safe work behaviors and Escalate issues quickly if necessary and ask for management’s support in addressing site risks and/or personnel problems. Identify employees whose actions and decisions represent high-risk behaviors. In collaboration with the team’s leadership, implement progressive accountability policy to address and modify these unsafe behaviors. Partner with the owners’ and subcontractors’ safety professionals, as appropriate, collaborating and communicating as a team in the safe execution of the work.

Documentation

Develop an organizational system and keep all safety related documentation readily available for use by crews, management and/or compliance officers. Ensure required equipment training is conducted and documented. Document all technical training and issue training cards to. Ensure job site postings are compliant with laws, regulations and ordinances. Document daily work environment in daily progress. Maintain records of completed pre-task plans and JHAs. Review requested subcontractor safety documentation for completeness and compliance with client’s policies, and regulatory and owner requirements.

Safety Education Requirements

Contact Safety Manager and/or Safety Director as necessary to seek coaching in managing job site issues. Successfully complete OSHA 30-hour training. Complete CPR, AED and first aid. Keep certification card current. Complete the Safety Trained Supervisor Construction (STSC) course through the Board of Certified Safety Professionals (or equivalent coursework). No need to recertify. Commit to expanding technical knowledge.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s or Associate degree in Environmental Health and Science or 3+years of experience in a safety role. Computer proficiency required; experience with safety software is preferred. Working knowledge of Worker’s Compensation regulations, Federal and State OSHA/WISHA rules and regulations, and the ability to identify and resolve safety hazards is required. Experience in Claims management and proper documentation is preferred. Technical knowledge of the following is required: Asbestos, Lead, Flammable storage, Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response, Respiratory Protection, Equipment – Crane, Scissor Lift, Boom Lift, Forklift, etc., Rigging/ Signaling, Fall Protection, Confined Space, Scaffolding, Trench/Excavation, Bloodborne Pathogens, Electrical Safety, Defensive Driving, and Flagging. Required management skills include: Strong written and verbal communication. Ability to work and communicate effectively with a workforce of diverse backgrounds, education, experience. Strong presentation skills, facilitation skills and ability to develop and deliver effective job safety. Possesses strong attention to detail and ability to resolve complex. Strong computer skills and the ability to write pre-task plans, JHA and work. Team player with ability to work independently and with strong time management and organizational. Ability to collect and interpret data and apply it to the plan. Responsive to jobsite needs and/or concerns.

WHO WE ARE

As the largest global pure play sustainability consultancy, we partner with the world’s leading organizations, creating innovative solutions to sustainability challenges and unlocking commercial opportunities that meet the needs of today while preserving opportunity for future generations. At ERM we know that creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment is an essential part of making our company a great place to build a career. We also see our diversity as a strength that helps us create better solutions for our clients. Our diverse team of world-class experts supports clients across the breadth of their organizations to operationalize sustainability, underpinned by our deep technical expertise in addressing their environmental, health, safety, risk and social issues. We call this capability our "boots to boardroom" approach for its comprehensive service model that allows ERM to develop strategic and technical solutions that advance objectives on the ground or at the executive level.

ERM is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Thank you for your interest in ERM! At ERM, sustainability is our business. We are the world’s largest advisory firm focused solely on sustainability, offering unparalleled expertise across business and finance. ERM partners with clients to operationalize sustainability at pace and scale, through our unique combination of strategic transformation and technical delivery capabilities. Our diverse global team of experts works with the world’s leading organizations to help them set clear sustainability targets, measure progress and operationalize strategy through deep implementation and business transformation. With more than 50 years of experience, our ability to integrate sustainability solutions and our depth and breadth of technical knowledge are why organizations choose to partner with us as their trusted advisor. Every one of us firmly believes in the potential to create value for our clients through an integrated approach to sustainability (because we have personally seen it and professionally achieved it). Our team members are passionate about client service. We work closely with our clients to help them operationalize their sustainability goals and meet their environmental, health and safety objectives while advancing ERM’s purpose through delivering tangible progress in what the United Nations coined The Decade of Action. Organizing our people across globally integrated communities of technical and strategic talent positions ERM to be a "boots to boardroom" leader in bringing that value creation to our clients, partners, and the world. We recruit exceptional professionals with a personal and professional passion for sustainability and nurture them to even greater success as specialists. We prepare our consultants to bring integrated, innovative and sustainable solutions to our clients and provide opportunities for ongoing development across a variety of subject areas related to technical, business, and personal growth. At ERM, effort pays off and becomes career defining work that leaves a positive imprint on our planet.