Construction Safety Coordinator

We are a mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP); building automation; and industrial piping contractor. Our team offers a variety of MEP and process piping services, including design-build engineering for new construction and renovation, installation and specialty construction, maintenance, and air balancing, start-up, and energy efficiency services. Job Summary DeBra-Kuempel is seeking to fill a Safety Coordinator position in our Columbus, Ohio location. The Safety Coordinator is responsible for supporting job site PPE management in the Columbus area. This position will provide safety leadership in job site training, and performing job site visits/audits to verify that safety measures are consistently implemented company wide. Essential Duties & Responsibilities Maintain and provide proper PPE on job sites. Utilize ToolWatch system to keep safety equipment current and on proper inspection cycle. Coordinate safety training with Safety Managers. Provide training for employees in safe work practices and necessary training per job functions and jobsite requirements. Maintain safety files and records. Maintain, promote, and enforce project site safety in accordance with company, state and federal policies and procedures. Monitor jobsite locations for hazards and safety concerns. Take necessary measures to correct/eliminate hazards. Provide recommendations and assistance with respect to job site hazards, employee training, new/safe equipment operation and safe material. This position has no direct supervision responsibilities, but will give direction to others in ensuring compliance with all state and federal regulations. Qualifications Demonstrated knowledge of the fundamentals of construction safety, accident prevention, and industry safety. 30 hr. OSHA certification Must be able to lead and communicate effectively with trades, subcontractors, supervisors/foreman, project managers, and client representatives. Be able to work independently. Detail oriented with the ability to multi-task. This position may require up to 15% local travel to job sites, attend meetings, assist at other office locations, etc. 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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, see, talk, and hear. The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is regularly required to walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to fifty (50) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to commute to field locations. The employee must have the ability to navigate around job site and be an approved driver per company Fleet and Driver policy. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee should expect to sit for long periods in front of a computer and travel to field locations as needed. While visiting field locations, the employee may be required to work outdoors, be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical and electrical parts; high, precarious places; dust, fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemical; outside weather conditions, extended exposure to sunlight; cold and heat; risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. Benefits DeBra-Kuempel offers a competitive benefits package to non-union employees, including health benefits, paid time off, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, an employee assistance program, company discounts, and more. Employees covered by a collective bargaining agreement will receive benefits as negotiated within their specific CBA and may be eligible to participate in our voluntary supplemental union benefits program. Equal Opportunity Employer Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled #J-18808-Ljbffr DeBra-Kuempel