Safety Coordinator/Safety Manager

Ruby-Collins Inc.; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Safety Coordinator and Manager, where your expertise in environmental safety and health will play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and well-being of employees across various construction sites. This dynamic position involves implementing safety programs, conducting audits, and developing training initiatives to foster a culture of safety. You will collaborate with teams to enhance safety practices and ensure compliance with OSHA regulations. If you are passionate about making a difference and have a commitment to safety excellence, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• 3-5 years in Environmental Safety and Health in Construction.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations and incident investigations.

Responsibilities

• Implement safety programs and provide oversight for continuous improvement.
• Conduct safety inspections and audits, ensuring compliance.

Skills

Communication Skills

Coaching and Counseling

Computer Aptitude (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Knowledge of OSHA Regulations

Incident Investigations

Education

3-5 years in Environmental Safety and Health Position

BCSP, NCCER certifications

OSHA 500 Authorized Instruction

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Ruby-Collins is looking for an experienced and responsible Safety Coordinator and Safety Manager to join our team.

Safety Manager Roles/Responsibilities:

• Implement Construction safety program initiatives and have willingness to provide general safety oversight and strategies towards continuous improvement.
• Develop and implement safety measurements for tracking, reporting safety performance & audits programs effectiveness.
• Assist in developing safety training as well obtaining buy in with employees and supervisors in acceptance of Company and Site Safety Work Plans.
• Develop key relationships with employees and supervisors in the field and work well with leaders across several jobsites and locations.
• Provide employee orientation procedures, and provide recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Provide general safety oversight and performance of both administrative and field safety management responsibilities including corrective action items that follow a human performance-based approach, on-site UA drug screens, accompanying employees to clinics.
• Facilitate pre-bid/post award contract meetings and help establish the loss control performance expectations and pre-job safety plans.
• Coordinate and provide training to comply with company and OSHA regulations.
• Engage in site safety inspections and audits with supervisors and team members.
• Communicate and check in daily with safety team members, attend weekly meetings, and engage both leadership and employees in the field towards best safety practices.
• Assist with site coverage across all projects providing site oversight and ensuring responsibilities and company protocols are being followed or exceeded by all employees and employer’s subcontractors.
• Enforce preventative measures through site audits, inspections, and risk assessments to ensure employees are adhering to all rules and regulations.
• Prepare incident reports and report root causes utilizing the 5-why method.
• Review safety policies and procedures and work to implement them on projects across all hierarchies on the jobsites.
• Maintain reports and records.
• Conduct root cause investigations regarding accidents/injuries.
• Work with management and HR to help make corrective action recommendations while still preserving key relationships with the management team.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education/Experience:

Candidates must possess and keep a valid driver's license.

3-5 years in Environmental Safety and Health Position in the Construction industry.

CHST & underground construction experience is preferred. Bilingual (Spanish/English) is preferred.

OSHA 500 Authorized Instruction.

Skills & Abilities:

Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing with all levels of the organization. Skilled in coaching, counseling, and training. Computer aptitude, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, & Outlook. Working knowledge with 1926 CFR OSHA regulations as well as letters of interpretation, OSHA Recordkeeping, Workers Compensation/Claims Management, and Incident Investigations.

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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is continuously required to speak clearly so that others can understand him/her, engage in active listening, type on a computer, see details at a close range, and engage in critical thinking.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts, stands on uneven ground, climbs stairs and ladders, and works in outdoor work environments including rain, high heat, and freezing temperatures.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet; however, there will be periods of exposure to loud noises/equipment.

The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria considered necessary to successfully perform the job.

Safety Coordinator Roles/Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and provide training to comply with company and OSHA regulations including the 1926.800 underground construction standard.
• Enforce preventative measures.
• Complete site audits, inspections, and risk assessments to ensure employees are adhering to all rules and regulations.
• Prepare incident reports and report root causes.
• Review safety policies and procedures and work to implement them on projects.
• Maintain reports and records.
• Conduct root cause investigations regarding accidents/injuries.
• Work with management and HR to help make corrective action recommendations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education/Experience:

2-5 years in Environmental Safety and Health Position.

BCSP, NCCER, underground tunneling/construction, and OSHA certifications are a plus.

Candidates must possess and keep a valid driver’s license.

Skills & Abilities:

Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing with all levels of the organization. Skilled in coaching, counseling, and training. Computer aptitude, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, & Outlook. Working knowledge with 1926 CFR OSHA regulations as well as letters of interpretation, OSHA Recordkeeping, Workers Compensation/Claims Management, and Incident Investigations.

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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is continuously required to speak clearly so that others can understand him/her, engage in active listening, type on a computer, see details at a close range, and engage in critical thinking.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts, stands on uneven ground, climbs stairs and ladders, and works in outdoor work environments including rain, high heat, and freezing temperatures.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet; however, there will be periods of exposure to loud noises/equipment.

The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria considered necessary to successfully perform the job.

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