SAFETY COORDINATOR- El Paso, TX

Job Details Description The primary emphasis of this position is to improve safety performance for a designated operational area. This position provides leadership in the development, implementation and administration of operations safety policies that are in compliance with and support the business area’s safety programs and policies. This position must be able to work with operations personnel to assist in the creation of specific approaches to improve safety while complying with all regulations. The position works with the Corporate Safety Director and other company safety groups on common safety issues and projects Duties And Responsibilities Responsible for the supervision and direction of safety in a geographic region. Provides direction, leadership and management of safety activities, including decision making regarding program priorities and forecasting future needs. Travel 5-10% required. Provides leadership to operations in development, implementation and administration of safety policies and safety training programs to meet employee and company needs. Serves as a liaison to resolve safety issues and to promote accident prevention and a safe work environment. Is responsible to ensure safety regulatory requirements are understood and program compliance is achieved. Works to spread best practices and lessons learned throughout operations. Communicates information regarding proposed regulations, policies, goal setting, accident investigations and accident trends. Understands issues associated with safety and operations environments. Works with operations personnel to design and implement initiatives to improve safety performance, reduce workforce injuries and illnesses and to maximize regulatory compliance. In consultation with Safety Director, lead the development, implementation and evaluation of safety programs that meet business needs and regulatory requirements. Monitor content of programs to ensure they remain up-to-date and are in compliance with regulatory requirements. Monitor and interpret federal, state, and local safety and health rules and other regulations. Recommend, author and communicate training, safety and health guidelines based on those rules and regulations. Serve as an ambassador for the Global Safety Team, promoting the principles and commitments of the Global Safety Charter. Have no duties other than safety-related tasks and possess management authority. Maintain the Supply Chain Partner's list of incidents and OSHA 300 log or equivalent log of incidents, injuries, and corrective actions. Maintain current understanding of applicable safety and health regulations, standards, and best practices. Review and approve Supply Chain Partner PTPs and JHAs as necessary. Routinely verify special procedures are being executed correctly (e.g., confined space entry, LO/TO, excavations, or hot work). Ensure Supply Chain Partner employees complete safety orientation including additional orientation(s) (as required) administered by Supply Chain Partner. Ensure all safety training certifications and records have been verified and documented. Assist in coordinating regulatory agency inspections with Contractor, other Supply Chain Partners, and Owner. Meet any additional requirements as defined in SSSPs, Supply Chain Partnerinternal standards, and Local Agency/Authority regulations. Document observations and use software platforms as requested by the Owner/OAR (e.g., Safety Mojo) Essential Education And Qualifications Minimum 5+ years field safety experience BS degree in Safety or Health related field desired CUSP safety certification a plus Knowledge of Workers Compensation and General Liability claim processes Able to communicate technical information to field personnel as well as executive management Demonstrated ability to review contractors health and safety plans CPR/first aid training from a provider that is recognized by OSHA (US) or the local equivalent agency / authority / accreditation body. Possess relevant certification and education which includes at least one of each in the following categories: a. Education & Certification Certified Safety Professional (CSP) Associate Safety Professional (ASP) Construction Health and Safety Technologist (CHST) Occupational Health and Safety Technologist (OHST) Graduate or Chartered Member of the Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) OSHA 30-hour Construction Industry Outreach Training course (US) c. Experience A minimum of three years’ experience with similar project size Can react calmly in emergency situations and work effectively with other people Must be highly motivated, a self-starter and have good verbal and written communication skills Must be available to work some weekends Ability to work with little supervision Technical efficiency & knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Sit or stand at a desk/computer for long periods of time Focusing on a computer screen for several hours at a time Frequent travel to work sites by automobile or airplane as needed Benefits offered to eligible employees include medical, dental, vision, and supplemental life insurance, along with Paid Time Off, paid Holidays, traditional and ROTH 401(k) options with company match, employee stock purchase plan, education assistance program, employee assistance program, training and development opportunities, Telecommunications Industry Registered Apprenticeship Program, and a Commercial Driver’s License obtainment program. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. All offers of employment are expressly contingent upon the satisfactory completion, in accordance with Company policy, of a pre-employment drug screening and background check. #J-18808-Ljbffr