Safety Coordinator- Transfer Station

Reworld Waste; Derwood (MD); On-site; USD 95,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Benefits

Performance based Incentive Plan

Wellness Program

401k

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Disability Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Referral Bonus

Job summary

Reworld Waste in Derwood, MD is seeking a Safety Coordinator to lead the facility's safety and health programs and drive a culture of safe practices across operations.

You will conduct safety observations, training, audits, and contractor safety oversight, ensuring compliance with OSHA 1910 and local regulations while fostering a proactive approach to accident prevention and wellness initiatives.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required; bachelor's degree preferred.
• Knowledge of OSHA 1910 and related local safety regulations.
• At least three years of safety experience in heavy industrial environments.
• Willing to work evenings and weekends as needed to support operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the facility’s safety and health programs and enforce policies.
• Conduct safety observations, audits, and reports and follow up on matters.
• Educate employees on safety standards, including machine operations.
• Deliver on-site safety training for new hires and contractors.
• Manage contractor safety and health training compliance.
• Coordinate medical surveillance, respirator testing and sampling.
• Investigate on-site accidents and identify root causes.
• Assist with OSHA Voluntary Protection Program documentation.
• Maintain documentation of safety procedures and events.
• Provide recommendations for improving workplace safety.

Skills

OSHA 1910 knowledge

Effective communicator

MS Office

Safety training

Education

High School diploma

Bachelor’s degree preferred

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 roleis 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 capabilities.

Please note that Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant’s experience or skills.

Pay Transparency

Reworld is committed to paying its staff equitably, and we strive to provide competitive compensation and benefits packages. The range below reflects Reworld’s reasonable estimate of base pay for this role based on primary posting location. It is expected that most qualified candidates in this location will fall within the posting range. The final salary offered for this role will be determined based on factors including, but not limited to: experience, education, geographic location, skills and competencies, travel requirements and/or union contracts (if applicable). Pay ranges are reviewed from time to time and may be modified in the future.

The pay range for the primary location of this position is: $95,200.00 - $126,700.00 USD per annum

Reworld provides an industry-leading benefits package that supports the whole person—and their families—through a balanced approach to mental, physical, and financial wellbeing. Regular full-time employees based in the USA have access to comprehensive medical, prescription drugs, dental and vision coverage, FSA, HSA, short- and long-term disability benefits. Our 401(k) plan is industry-leading, with an up to 7% company match. Additional benefits include Company-paid life and AD&D insurance, EAP, paid parental leave, and educational assistance. For more information regarding these offerings, please visit the Reworld Careers Benefits Page. Reworld reserves the right to amend, suspend or terminate any benefit plan, in whole or in part, at any time.

Our DEI Commitment

Reworld is an Equal Opportunity Employer, has developed an Affi­cative Action Program (AAP), and will not discriminate against any qualified applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability (including perceived disability, physical, mental, and/or intellectual disabilities), veteran status, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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