DC SAFETY COORDINATOR

Job Description

Job Description

• Responsible for the supervision and direction of safety in a geographic region on data center projects. Provides direction, leadership and management of safety activities, including decision making regarding program priorities and forecasting future needs.
• 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. 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 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.

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 contractor’s health and safety plans
• 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
• Must be willing to travel
• 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.