Safety Coordinator- Transfer Station

Reworld Projects; Derwood (MD); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Benefits

Annual Incentive Plan

Wellness Program Incentives & Rewards

401k matching up to 7%

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Referral Bonus

Job summary

Reworld is seeking a Safety Coordinator to minimize the risk of job-related accidents and ensure best practices, safety compliance, and a safe workplace across operations.

The role reports to the Manager, Health and Safety and involves leading safety programs, conducting observations and trainings, and coordinating certifications and audits at a heavy industrial site in Derwood, MD. A strong safety background and OSHA knowledge are essential.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required; Bachelor's degree in safety/health or science preferred.
• Practical knowledge of OSHA 1910 and related local safety and health regulations.
• At least three years' safety experience in heavy industrial operations, preferably power/energy-from-waste.
• Willing to work evenings and weekends as needed to support facility operations.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership in managing the facility's safety and health programs and enforce safety policies.
• Conduct safety observations, audits, and reports, and follow up on outstanding matters.
• Educate employees on safety standards and on-site certification for mobile equipment operations.
• Lead safety training for new hires, coordinate contractor safety briefings, and manage external vendor training for safety teams.
• Manage contractor safety and health performance and ensure proper training and protective practices.
• Deliver monthly safety-related training across departments.
• Coordinate and schedule annual medical surveillance, respirator fit testing, noise and industrial hygiene sampling, and evacuation drills.
• Investigate on-site accidents and identify causes; support OSHA program reporting.

Skills

Articulate communicator

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Organized

Influencer

Microsoft Office proficiency

Safety program leadership

Safety training

Education

High School diploma

Bachelor's degree in safety/health or related science

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Who we are

For more than 40 years, Reworld has been a leader in sustainable waste solutions, providing our customers with innovative solutions that help them achieve carbon-negative outcomes.

Our Vision

Reworld is leading the charge to a carbon-negative future through revolutionary sustainable materials management solutions that reduce, reuse, recycle and reimagine waste for the benefit of society and the environment.

Our Business

Reworld partners with businesses by offering cutting-edge engineering and innovative solutions, to help customers reduce, reuse, recycle and recover value from waste streams and meet or exceed their sustainability goals.

Our Value

Reworld's differentiator comes from our ecosystem of technology, facilities and partnerships, trusted by the world's largest organizations to reimagine waste management for a smarter, more sustainable world.

About the role

Reporting to the Manager, Health and Safety, the Safety Coordinator will perform a varying range of responsibilities to minimize the risk of job-related accidents. The role supports a diverse assortment of safety projects, ensure best practices are implemented, affirm safety compliance requirements are met, and maintain the creation of a healthy and safe workplace.

Position Responsibilities:

• Provide an active leadership role in management of the facility's safety and health programs and motivate, educate, and enforce Reworld's safety and health policies.
• Conduct safety observations, audits, and reports, and follow up on outstanding matters.
• Educate employees on safety standards and expectations, including safe machine and equipment operations, and the administration of on-site certification for various mobile equipment.
• Perform safety training for new hires, conduct contractor safety briefings, maintain, and coordinate external vendor training for the facility's Quick Response and Confined Space teams.
• Manage contractor safety and health performance with facility management; ensure contractors are properly trained, use appropriate tools and equipment, and protect all employees from injury.
• Prepare and deliver monthly safety-related training to multiple departments.
• Coordinate and schedule annual medical surveillance exams, annual respirator fit testing, noise, lead and industrial hygiene sampling, and annual emergency evacuation drills.
• Investigate on-site accidents and identify possible causes of the incident.
• Assist with preparing OSHA's Voluntary Protection Program's annual report, uphold the standards required for recertification.
• Maintain documentation of the Company's safety procedures, accidents, tailgate meetings, and other related administrative requirements and events.
• Provide recommendations for improving safety in the workplace.
• Demonstrate a personal commitment to safety and health excellence.
• Articulate communicator with excellent verbal, written communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Organized, team player who is an effective influencer.
• Proficient with Microsoft applications that include Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with implementing occupational safety and health training programs.

Position Requirements & Qualifications:

• High School diploma required; Bachelor's degree in a safety and health or science-related discipline preferred.
• Practical knowledge of OSHA 1910 and related local safety and health regulations.
• At least three years' safety experience in the operations and maintenance of a heavy industrial environment, preferably in a power plant or energy-from waste facilities.
• Willing to work evenings and weekends on a non-routine basis, when required, to support facility operations.

Physical Demands:

Ability to walk, stand, sit, and climb ladders.

Ability to lift/carry 50lbs.

Ability to work from heights and in confined spaces.

Qualify to wear a full-face respirator.

Consistently work in various weather conditions

Shift:

Monday through Friday days, some evenings, and weekends.

What Reworld Offers You:

• Health Care Benefits - start 1st day of employment.
• Performance based Annual Incentive Plan
• Wellness Program Incentives & Rewards
• 401k - match up to 7%
• Paid Time Off (Vacation & Holiday)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Bonus

In addition to salary, this role is eligible for benefits. The benefits would include medical, prescription drug, vision, and dental plans; 401(k) plan; paid parental leave; paid time off; and paid holidays.

Additional details are available at https://www.reworldwaste.com/careers/benefits .

For additional information, refer to the Pay Transparency section below.

All Reworld positions require a candidate's ability to perform the duties and responsibilities of the role while upholding Reworld's Values, including (but not limited to) contributing to a safe and inclusive workplace, delivering results through trust, and building breakthrough