Senior Safety Coordinator

Southland Industries, Inc.; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with 50% company match (no

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Annual bonus program

Paid parental leave

Paid holidays, vacation, and personal 

Training/professional development

Wellness benefits

Job summary

Southland Industries is seeking a Senior Safety Coordinator to promote safety and regulate safety procedures across divisions at sites in El Paso, TX. The role focuses on coordinating safety activities, inspections, training, and incident reporting to ensure OSHA compliance and safe operations for our crews.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree in Safety/Environment, 5+ years in safety, strong communication and problem-solving skills, and OSHA-related certifications; on-site work with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Health, and Environmental Applied Sciences or related discipline.
• OSHA 10hr/30hr certifications preferred; OSHA 500 preferred.
• 5+ years experience in a related field.
• Strong communication, problem solving and computer skills; OSHA CFR 1926 knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Promote and enforce safety policies and procedures in compliance with OSHA rules.
• Inspect job sites and report hazards with corrective measures.
• Coordinate training programs and new employee safety training.
• Investigate accidents and prepare materials for regulatory use.
• Conduct safety meetings and provide on-site safety training.
• Maintain site safety documentation and monitor safety performance.

Skills

People skills

Communication

Problem solving

Functional knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Health, and Environmental Applied Sciences

Job description

Southland Industries is growing and we're looking for a new Senior Safety Coordinator to join our team!In this position, you'll be promoting safety and regulating all safety procedures to ensure that Southland Industries meets all safety requirements by coordinating all division safety activities.

• Supports and promotes general safety policies and procedures to be followed by company or field personnel in compliance with local, state, and federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rules and regulations.
• Will tour and inspect job sites to detect existing or potential accident and health hazards, and report to the safety manager and superintendents recommendations or corrective or preventative measures where indicated.
• Will work with outside contractors, on job sites, as directed by the safety manager, in continually assessing organization processes addressing safety issues.
• Will maintain knowledge of company's policies and procedures enforcing and supporting them to all co-workers.
• Will work on a job site to ensure safety of our crews while planning and executing the site safety requirements.
• Will maintain all site required documentation related to safety issues, i.e. accident reports, inspection reports, training logs.
• Review daily job hazard analyses.
• Assist employees in providing emergency response, as needed.
• Strive for continued growth of your professional knowledge and skills to contribute to the team dynamic.
• Assume additional assignments/tasks as needed.
• Assists to devise and coordinate training programs or media which will increase proficiency in safe practices and promote safety consciousness including working with the safety manager to complete new employee safety training.
• Participates in the investigation of accidents and injuries compiling information in preparation of material and evidence for organization use.
• Helps compile and submit accident reports required by regulatory agencies.
• Conduct safety meetings and provide on-site safety training.
• Maintain excellent field presence to monitor safety performance.
• Recognize hazardous situations and implement corrective procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Health, and Environmental Applied Sciences or a related discipline, preferred.
• Certifications in CPR and First Aid, preferred.
• OSHA 10hr, OSHA 30hr, preferred.
• OSHA 500 certification, preferred.
• 5+ years' experience in a related field.
• Must hold effective people skills, basic communication skills, considerable problem solving skills, and moderate functional knowledge.
• Have a strong work ethic and the ability to think critically.
• Strong computer skills: must have experience in Microsoft Office and ability to access OSHA information via the internet.
• Knowledge of health and safety management systems.
• Working knowledge of OSHA CFR 1926 standards or the state construction safety regulations.
• Able to perform onsite jobsite inspections.
• Work with project personnel in a professional and mature manner in order to maintain the integrity of the company and relationships formed therein.
• Perform all functions and responsibilities in partnership with the company's culture, corporate vision, ethics, and code of conduct

As a 100% employee-owned company, we offer a comprehensive benefits package for you and your family:

• 401(k) plan with 50% company match (no cap) and immediate 100% vesting
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (100% paid for employee)
• Annual bonus program based upon performance, achievement, and company profitability
• Term life, AD&D insurance, and voluntary life insurance
• Disability income protection insurance
• Pre-tax flexible spending plans (health and dependent care)
• Paid parental leave
• Paid holidays, vacation, and personal time
• Training/professional development opportunities and company-paid memberships for professional associations and licenses
• Wellness benefits

About Southland Industries

As one of the nation's largest MEP companies, Southland Industries is built on the foundation of great people. Since 1949, we have put our people first, enabling growth, professional achievement, and innovation. If you want to join a fast-paced environment where you’re engaged, challenged, and valued.

Southland Industries and all its subsidiaries are anEqual Opportunity Employerand prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing our employees with a safe work environment free of discrimination and harassment.All employment decisions at Southland Industries are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, marital status, family care or medical leave status, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Southland Industries will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

Contingent Employment

All employment offers are contingent upon successful drug tests, background checks, and professional reference checks. Roles that include driving as an essential job duty will be required to have a successful Motor Vehicle Record check (MVR). We are not able to offer sponsorship of employment at this time.

External Agency Announcement

Its Southland Industries' policy not to accept candidate submissions from recruiting agencies without an active and authorized work order. Candidate ownership can only be establishedafter a bona fide work order is issued by a member of the Southland Industries Talent Acquisition team and the candidate is appropriately submitted through our Applicant Tracking System (ATS).

Position Summary

Southland Industries is growing and we're looking for a new Senior Safety Coordinator to join our team!In this position, you'll be promoting safety and regulating all safety procedures to ensure that Southland Industries meets all safety requirements by coordinating all division safety activities.

Position Details

• Supports and promotes general safety policies and procedures to be followed by company or field personnel in compliance with local, state, and federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rules and regulations.
• Will tour and inspect job sites to detect existing or potential accident and health hazards, and report to the safety manager and superintendents recommendations or corrective or preventative measures where indicated.
• Will work with outside contractors, on job sites, as directed by the safety manager, in continually assessing organization processes addressing safety issues.
• Will maintain knowledge of company's policies and procedures enforcing and supporting them to all co-workers.
• Will work on a job site to ensure safety of our crews while planning and executing the site safety requirements.
• Will maintain all site required documentation related to safety issues, i.e. accident reports, inspection reports, training logs.
• Review daily job hazard analyses.
• Assist employees in providing emergency response, as needed.
• Strive for continued growth of your professional knowledge and skills to contribute to the team dynamic.
• Assume additional assignments/tasks as needed.
• Assists to devise and coordinate training programs or media which will increase proficiency in safe practices and promote safety consciousness including working with the safety manager to complete new employee safety training.
• Participates in the investigation of accidents and injuries compiling information in preparation of material and evidence for organization use.
• Helps compile and submit accident reports required by regulatory agencies.
• Conduct safety meetings and provide on-site safety training.
• Maintain excellent field presence to monitor safety performance.
• Recognize hazardous situations and implement corrective procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Health, and Environmental Applied Sciences or a related discipline, preferred.
• Certifications in CPR and First Aid, preferred.
• OSHA 10hr, OSHA 30hr, preferred.
• OSHA 500 certification, preferred.
• 5+ years' experience in a related field.
• Must hold effective people skills, basic communication skills, considerable problem solving skills, and moderate functional knowledge.
• Have a strong work ethic and the ability to think critically.
• Strong computer skills: must have experience in Microsoft Office and ability to access OSHA information via the internet.
• Knowledge of health and safety management systems.
• Working knowledge of OSHA CFR 1926 standards or the state construction safety regulations.
• Able to perform onsite jobsite inspections.
• Work with project personnel in a professional and mature manner in order to maintain the integrity of the company and relationships formed therein.
• Perform all functions and responsibilities in partnership with the company's culture, corporate vision, ethics, and code of conduct

Benefits

As a 100% employee-owned company, we offer a comprehensive benefits package for you and your family:

• 401(k) plan with 50% company match (no cap) and immediate 100% vesting
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (100% paid for employee)
• Annual bonus program based upon performance, achievement, and company profitability
• Term life, AD&D insurance, and voluntary life insurance
• Disability income protection insurance
• Pre-tax flexible spending plans (health and dependent care)
• Paid parental leave
• Paid holidays, vacation, and personal time
• Training/professional development opportunities and company-paid memberships for professional associations and licenses
• Wellness benefits

About Southland Industries

As one of the nation’s largest MEP companies, Southland Industries is built on the foundation of great people. Since 1949, we have put our people first, enabling growth, professional achievement, and innovation. If you want to join a fast-paced environment where you’re engaged, challenged, and valued.

Southland Industries and all its subsidiaries are anEqual Opportunity Employerand prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing our employees with a safe work environment free of discrimination and harassment.All employment decisions at Southland Industries are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, marital status, family care or medical leave status, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Southland Industries will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

Contingent Employment

All employment offers are contingent upon successful drug tests, background checks, and professional reference checks. Roles that include driving as an essential job duty will be required to have a successful Motor Vehicle Record check (MVR). We are not able to offer sponsorship of employment at this time.

External Agency Announcement

Its Southland Industries' policy not to accept candidate submissions from recruiting agencies without an active and authorized work order. Candidate ownership can only be establishedafter a bona fide work order is issued by a member of the Southland Industries Talent Acquisition team and the candidate is appropriately submitted through our Applicant Tracking System (ATS).

Job Location El Paso, Texas, United States Position Type Full-Time/Regular

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