Safety Lead & Training Coordinator (Onsite)

IES Communications; Altoona (IA); On-site; USD 38,572 - 61,992; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Short Term Disability

401(k)

Job summary

IES Communications in Altoona, IA is seeking a Safety Coordinator to implement and administer safety programs across projects, ensuring compliance with federal/state standards and customer requirements. EMT or higher credentials are strongly preferred, with a focus on training, audits, hazard identification, and root-cause investigations.

The role involves delivering safety orientations, leading safety audits, coordinating incident investigations, and mentoring staff to uphold a strong safety

Qualifications

• Must possess at least a High School diploma or GED equivalency; Associate degree or higher preferred.
• EMT or higher credentials preferred
• Must have proven problem solving and critical thinking skills and the ability to effectively read, write and give oral presentation(s).

Responsibilities

• Fully support all IES and Site/Customer safety policies, procedures and programs and Federal and State Standards.
• Ensure implementation and compliance with IES Safety Policies, Procedures and Programs within the Communications Division and Site/Customer Site Specific Policies, Procedures and Programs.
• Perform safety presentations and develop safety presentations and related training as required.
• Schedule and perform documented jobsite safety audits/inspections to determine compliance with all IES and Site/Customer safety policies, procedures and programs and federal, state safety standards.
• Oversee and maintain activities involving confined space entry; along with any documentation or training requirements required.
• Conduct or direct activities aimed at identifying potential hazards and develop safety action plans to correct any non-compliance issues and work with operations and management for implementation.
• Develop processes and plans to reduce or eliminate hazards and safety incidents.
• Deliver safety new employee orientation (NEO), OSHA 10/30 hour and other safety training as needed /or required by IES, Site/Customer, OSHA, state or local safety standards.
• Deliver and coordinate safety training for management and field personnel in accident prevention techniques, compliance with IES safety policies, procedures and programs and federal and state standards.
• As needed, prepare written reports and summaries to provide concise, meaningful information regarding safety audits, investigations and issues.
• Conduct and coordinate root cause investigations on recordable incidents, near misses and vehicle incidents.
• Utilize the root cause analysis to help operations identify and implement corrective actions to help prevent future reoccurrence of similar incidents.
• Participate in and take the lead in any OSHA inspection process as defined in the IES Safety Manual Section 18 and effectively communicate with project stakeholders.
• Prepare and maintain safety related records and reports.
• Teach, counsel and mentor all stakeholders to uphold the IES Safety Culture.
• Coordinate Activities with and support site management.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.
• Min USD $28.00/Hr. Max USD $45.00/Hr.

Skills

Safety policy implementation

Training delivery

Hazard identification

Root cause analysis

Communications

Travel readiness

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate degree or higher preferred

EMT certification preferred

Tools

MS Office

Job description

IES Communications in Altoona, IA is seeking a Safety Coordinator to implement and administer safety programs across projects, ensuring compliance with federal/state standards and customer requirements. EMT or higher credentials are strongly preferred, with a focus on training, audits, hazard identification, and root-cause investigations.

The role involves delivering safety orientations, leading safety audits, coordinating incident investigations, and mentoring staff to uphold a strong safety