Safety Coordinator - Heavy Construction

Crowder Construction Company; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Plans including Medical, Dental, and Vision

401k Savings and Profit Sharing Plan

Career-Based Training

Life/AD&D Insurance

Short and Long Term Disability

Job summary

Crowder Construction Company in Virginia, Minnesota is seeking a Safety & Health Coordinator to maintain safety programs and ensure compliance on multiple projects. The ideal candidate will facilitate safety training, conduct site inspections, and investigate incidents to protect the health and safety of employees and clients.

Qualified individuals will have completed OSHA 510 and have a degree or certification in a related field. Crowder offers a robust benefits package including health plans, 401k with matching, and career-based training.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age and legally eligible to work in the US.
• Must have own transportation to jobsite every workday.
• Must provide own hand tools (excluding power tools).

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining the Company’s Safety Program.
• Conduct New Hire Safety Orientations.
• Routinely inspect and report project safety conditions.
• Thoroughly investigate workplace incidents.

Skills

OSHA 510 course completion

First Aid and CPR certification

Root cause analysis investigation

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Team approach to safety

Education

College degree in HSE related field

Professional certification/designation relating to HSE

Job description

Since 1947, Crowder has built a legacy of success in the construction industry. We work throughout the Southeast on heavy construction infrastructure projects ranging from bridges, dams, water and waste water treatment facilities, power plants and other energy facilities.Weare a general contractor who self performs civil, electrical and mechanical tradeson both traditional and more complex alternative delivery projects.

As a family-owned company, it is the spirit of not only doing the right things, but doing things the right way that is the true legacy of our founders and our people. Crowder is Building America and Proud of It ® as reflected in our Mission Statement:

We are dedicated to superior performance and committed to making a positive difference for our clients, for our communities, and in the lives of our employees.

If you are looking for a career, not just a job, with a company committed to your future, apply today.

CROWDER IS PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER (EOE) All Qualified Minorities, Females, Individuals with Disabilities and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Crowder is a Drug Free Workplace and E-Verify Employer

REQUIREMENTS: ALL Applicants must be:

• 18 years of Age
• Able to Pass a Drug Test
• Legally Eligible to Work in the US
• Additional Requirements for Craftworkers:
  • Must haveown transportation to and from jobsite every work day (driver's license not required)
  • Must provide own hand tools (excluding power tools)
  • May be expected to travel where the project requires (multi-state opportunities)

Safety & Health Coordinator: Assist Division and Corporate Safety & Health Directors in maintaining the Company’s Safety Program in a manner to ultimately protect the safety and health of all employees, our clients and the public. This position provides Health, Safety and Environmental support to multiple or single projects. Assist in the identification of hazardous workplace conditions and ensure that all recognizable hazards have been mitigated. Typical duties of this position are outlined below, but are subject to change depending on project or Safety Department needs.

Typical duties include but are not limited to:

Training:

• Facilitate New Hire Safety Orientations
• Review Site Specific Safety Plan requirements
• Conduct Formal OSHA and other regulatorytraining
• Informally coach and mentor employees on safety
• Conduct or assist with weekly safety meetings
• Perform additional training as mandated by work activity, clients and/or the law

Health, Safety and Environmental Audits:

• Routinely inspect and report project safety conditions
• Document, create and distribute formal inspection reports
• Immediately correct or ensure unsafe conditions have been corrected
• Identify positive and negative safety trends and share the information accordingly

Incident Investigations:

• Thoroughly investigate workplace incidents, including but not limited to the following:
  • Workplace Injuries
  • Near-Miss Incidents
  • Property and Equipment Damage
  • Auto Accidents
  • Theft and Vandalism
• Create and distribute accurate and detailed investigation reports in a timely manner

Safety Equipment Management:

• Manage (or assist with managing) Personal Protective Equipment inventory
• Ensure safety monitoring equipment is properly calibrated
• Provide assistance with bump testing safety monitoring equipment
• Inspect and maintain fall protection devices/equipment

Partnering:

• Support all field activities, including attending client meetings
• Attend story board meetings
• Attend and contribute to project staff meetings
• Partner with the Employee Services regarding Drug-Free Awareness Policy, new employee orientation procedures and miscellaneous employee training at various intervals
• Foster a team approach to safety with project supervision and Division management
• Assist Risk Management regarding Workers Compensation issues

Skills, Knowledge, Qualifications & Experience:

• Completed OSHA 510 course
• Completed formal training in root cause analysis investigation
• Current certification for First Aid and CPR
• Meets at least one of the following criteria:
  • A college degree in HSE related field
  • Professional certification/designation relating to HSE
  • Possess sufficient years of experience of having served in such a capacity that makes the individual competent in fulfilling HSE role
• Maintain procedural knowledge on regulatory compliance standards and practices
• Specialized instruction in safety-related field, or equivalent combination of intellectual instruction and work experience

At the heart of Crowder’s Mission Statement is the commitment to “make a positive difference in the lives of our employees.” Our comprehensive benefits package is custom-designed to achieve that goal through access to the following benefits:

• Health Plans, including Medical, Dental and Vision
• Healthcare Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Program with Incentives
• 401k Savings and Profit Sharing Plan with Matching Contributions
• Life/AD&D Insurance
• Supplemental Voluntary and Dependent Life Insurance
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Hospital Indemnity and Critical Illness
• Company Paid Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Crowder YOUniversity Career-Based Training
• Educational Assistance
• Direct Deposit

Benefits may vary based on position and length of employment.