Safety Coordinator

Safety Coordinator

We are looking for a Safety Coordinator to verify all turnaround safety processes have been fully implemented. This role is on-site in Torrance, CA and is a 1.5-3 month full-time, contract.

What You'll Do

• Leads daily safety meetings
• Verifies all turnaround safety processes have been fully implemented
• Verify receipt and quality of training documentation received e.g., forklift certification
• Follows up to ensure correct actions have been implemented for any incidents and near-miss reporting
• Ensures that federal, provincial, and local laws, regulations, rules, and codes are observed by contractors
• Assist, with plan to implement move in/out contractor safety training for employee orientation programs
• Identify and evaluate hazardous conditions and practices in the client's workplace during on-site inspections to audit physical conditions and safe work practices
• Participate in the safety observation program, submit feedback, and assure documents are being submitted and tracked accordingly
• Provide advice and counseling for all compliance regulations
• Compile, analyze, and interpret incident report data to develop corrective actions to eliminate risk. Assure compliance to company safety policy handbook and site-specific policies
• Participate in safety walks & audits, provide positive correction advice to employees working at risk
• Uphold and communicate high standards of housekeeping in assigned areas and on all job sites. Conduct frequent formal housekeeping inspections of plant areas

What You'll Need Required:

• Strong organizational, interpersonal and planning skills. Strong leadership abilities
• Demonstrates strong follow up skills
• Ability to juggle multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to accurately perform other duties as assigned.
• Understands safety standards
• 10+ years of experience in Safety Coordinator role in refinery or petrochemical industry
• Degree in health and safety related discipline and /or hold current CSP preferred
• Subject matter expertise in understanding regulatory policies from OSHA, MSHA, NFPA, NEC, CGA, Alberta OHS
• Demonstrated expertise and commitment in applying Corporate safety policies and procedures
• Demonstrated experience in site auditing, assessment, and coaching
• Good interpersonal, communication, training, and influence skills
• Motivated Positive Safety Attitude
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Good organizational and project management skills.
• Training and experience in incident investigation
• Microsoft Office Suite proficiency (Word, Excel, Power point)

Physical Demands

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA and other federal, state, and local standards
• Sedentary work that involves sitting or remaining stationary most of the time with occasional need to move around the office to attend meetings, etc.

Ability to conduct repetitive tasks on a computer, utilizing a mouse, keyboard, and monitor