Site Safety Coordinator

Cajun Industries; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cajun Industries, LLC is seeking a Site Safety Coordinator to maintain S.T.A.R.T., ensure compliance with safety standards, and support project managers and superintendents in creating a safe workplace. The role includes identifying hazards, reporting issues, and enforcing safety policies on site.

The coordinator will lead training, monitor safety performance, and coordinate with site leadership to meet client and government requirements while maintaining Cajun's Zero Injury goal.

Qualifications

• Must have strong knowledge of safety standards and health regulations.
• Proven ability to implement safety programs and report on performance.
• Experience in training and mentoring workers on safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Assist in pre-job planning with estimators and project managers.
• Manage workers' compensation, auto, and general liability claims handling.
• Enforce safety training, near-miss reporting, investigations, and jobsite inspections.

Skills

Safety coordination

Regulatory compliance

Incident investigation

Training delivery

Job description

More information about this job

Overview

TheSite Safety Coordinator is accountable for the maintenance of S.T.A.R.T., target behavior, and compliance with safety and health standards, through direct intervention and support of the project managers and superintendents. Must identify, correct and report behavior and conditions which may jeopardise Cajun's goal of a safe and healthy workplace. The Safety Supervisor is not an inspector or a policeman, although the performance of his or her job may involve inspection and enforcement. He or she is accountable for managing - making S.T.AR.T and safety work by utilizing and involving all the resources of Cajun.

Responsibilities

*The following are intended as general illustrations of the work in this job class and are not all-inclusive for this position.

• Assist in Pre-job planning beginning with support to our Estimators and Project Managers. Job planning with the Superintendent will continue throughout the job before new activities begin.
• Assist Construction Services in the management of Workers Compensation, Auto, Equipment and General Liability claims.
• Enforce and monitor orientation, training, pre-job planning, pre-task planning, near-miss accident reporting and investigation, accident investigations, jobsite self-inspections which maintain Cajun's Zero Injury Goal and meets Cajun, Client and government requirements.
• Teach specific classes within their experience and qualifications such as Cajun Qualified Driver Training, Spotter Flagger Training, etc.
• Investigate and report on all serious accidents and near-miss accidents, in addition to the superintendent's initial investigation. This includes all disabling injuries and any accidents or near misses of a serious nature.
• Responsible for enforcing Cajun's alcohol and substance abuse policy and maintaining emergency response, medical and first aid services on site. Actively pursue corrective measures in anticipation of hazard.
• Monitor, evaluate and report on safety and health performance of Supervisory Personnel to the Superintendent and Managers to whom they report.
• Monitor and evaluate use of recognition awards by the Superintendent to reward goal-directed employee behavior.
• Maintain documentation in the form of Job Safety and Health Recommendations, Weekly Activity Reports and Monthly Jobsite Evaluations.
• Stop work, which to his or her knowledge is eminently dangerous.
• Assist in escorting personnel to the company physician for evaluation.

Qualifications

Physical: While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee may be required to:

• Remain in a stationary position (sitting or standing) for extended periods during office work and meetings.
• Move periodically across office settings, client venues, and active project or site locations.
• Operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and other office equipment.
• Frequently communicate and exchange accurate information in person, electronically, and during virtual or telephone meetings.
• Lift or move materials weighing up to 25 pounds occasionally.

Mental: While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee may be required to:

• Direct, collaborate with, and communicate with executives, clients, and project teams.
• Interpret and apply company policies, safety protocols, and written instructions.
• Perform mathematical calculations, analyze business data, and review project estimates.
• Maintain accuracy, productivity, and attention to detail while managing competing priorities in an active office environment with frequent interruptions.
• Process, retain, and manage complex project details, contractual requirements, and client data.