Safety Coordinator (Field Based)

Environmental Resources Management, Inc. in; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Environmental Resources Management, Inc. (ERM) is hiring Safety Coordinators (day shift & night shift) onsite at a key technology client’s Data Center construction project in Waddell, Arizona.

This field-based role supports the EH&S program and Site-Specific Safety Plan, delivering safety leadership and incident response across a large site. Roles include mass safety training, coordination of pre-task plans, hazard identification, and collaboration with subcontractors to ensure compliance with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Associate degree in Environmental Health and Science or 3+ years safety experience
• Computer proficiency; experience with safety software preferred
• Working knowledge of OSHA/WISHA regulations and safety hazard identification
• Ability to develop pre-task plans and safety training for field teams
• Incident investigation experience and claims support considered a plus

Responsibilities

• Support the EH&S program and Site-Specific Safety Plan at the job site(s).
• Assist craft workers with pre-task plans, hazard identification, and mitigation strategies.
• Verify subcontractors provide required safety documentation and Site-Specific Safety Plans.
• Observe field activities daily; identify hazards and intervene or escalate as needed.
• Maintain safety records and archives; support compliance with local laws and regulations.
• Provide training and coaching for Safety Representatives; assist with audits and inspections.

Skills

Safety leadership

Hazard analysis

OSH regulations

Safety training

Safety software

Site safety coordination

Education

Bachelor's or Associate degree in Environmental Health and Science

3+ years safety experience

Tools

Safety software

Job description

Safety Coordinator (Field Based) (Biotech)

ERM is hiring Safety Coordinators (day shift & night shift)onsite at a key technology clients Data Center construction project inWaddell, Arizona.In this critical role, you will support the successful implementation of the client's Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) program and Site-Specific 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-Specific 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-Specific Safety Plan that properly addresses the hazards associated with their scope of work.
• Observe work activities on site daily. Identify hazards and intervene or escalat 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-Specific Safety Plan

• In collaboration with Safety Director, Project Superintendent and project team, create a Site-Specific 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-Specific Safety Plans for completeness and relevancy.
• Verify that subcontractors implement their Site-Specific Safety Plans.
• 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
• 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.