Safety Coordinator

Safety coordinators support the site superintendent with job site safety analysis meetings, spot-checking subcontractors, and managing accidents and site safety hazards. In addition, they conduct drug screens performed on-site, set up OSHA-required signage, and more.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct job site safety analysis (JSA) meetings and spot-check subcontractors.
• Establishes relationships with subcontractors and clinics.
• Assist the superintendent team with JSA preparation and review.
• Organize safety walk-throughs with safety professionals from subcontractors.
• Help manage all accidents onsite.
• Assist the project team with safety investigations and documentation of recordable accidents.
• Assist the project team with the investigation of safety records of all subcontractors on site.
• Organize a job site project safety representative (PSR) program.
• Conduct weekly employee and foremen safety meetings.
• Perform random drug screening on site.
• Coordinate with the Field Office Manager to ensure that we have required signage.
• Assist the superintendent with site safety hazard management.
• Organize safety celebrations and rewards programs.
• Perform required safety observations, inspections, and audits.
• Provide trending reports for the project team.
• Review site-specific fall protection plans from subcontractors working on the site.
• Perform site orientation for all employees working on site.
• With the project team, organize and conduct preconstruction meetings with new contractors coming on-site.
• Assist with safety training for Harvey-Cleary employees.
• Assist with other tasks, as required.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma, or equivalent
• Minimum of four years as a journeyman in a skilled trade
• Good verbal communication skills. Ability to speak both Spanish and English preferred.
• A team player and collaborator who can also work independently and efficiently with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, remain calm under pressure and shift priorities to meet deadlines.
• Must be able to focus and maintain concentration on tasks and the overall work environment.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Enthusiastic attitude and strong work ethic

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of standing and walking .
• To safely conduct activities, operate equipment and navigate the work site, one must be able to be aware of surroundings (which generally requires sufficient vision and hearing).
• Must be able to distinguish colors givens safety signs and warnings.
• Must be able to perform physical activities that require the use of arms, legs, and entire body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking on uneven surfaces, bending, stooping, pushing/pulling, etc.
• Must be able to work in a variety of work conditions and tolerate exposure to typical noise, smells, weather elements, and other elements associated with commercial construction sites.
• Must be able to safely work on or around scaffolding and trenches.
• Must be able to use all applicable Personal Protective Equipment, which may include fall protection and respirators.

Prospective employees must be able to pass a criminal background check and pre-employment and random drug screens.