Corporate Safety Coordinator

Corporate Safety CoordinatorThe Corporate Safety Coordinator is responsible for assisting in the planning, execution, and management of company safety. Maintain, promote, and enforce project site safety in accordance with company policies and procedures, MIOSHA requirements, local, state and federal laws. Assist in achieving the goal to reduce or eliminate occupational injuries, property or equipment damage and potential financial losses for the company through proper policies, procedures, and training. Maintain knowledge of legal requirements, to ensure policies, procedures and reporting are in compliance.Principal ResponsibilitiesInterface with the Director of Health & Safety, Project Managers, Superintendents, and Subcontractors on various job sites to identify and evaluate hazardsAdhere to and enforce compliance with all local, state, and OSHA/MIOSHA regulations, including company safety policies and proceduresInspect job site compliance/violations and prepare reports. Follow up to ensure necessary corrections are made in a timely mannerWhen applicable, attend Pre-start meetings on jobs that may have higher elements of safety concern, such as work requiring fall protection, trenches, confined space, work with hazardous materials, or as requestedSurvey construction projects to identify and evaluate physical conditions, safety practices, hazardous situations and compliance with established safety standards and provide recommendationsIn conjunction with the Director of Health & Safety, investigate all accidents involving injury or property damage ensuring all accident forms are completed and submitted timely. Provide report to the Director of Health & Safety regarding findings and recommendationsEnforce job site safety and accountability programs, taking appropriate corrective action when neededInterface with subcontractors and other safety professionals to direct and improve the effectiveness of safety standards, codes, and regulationsCoordinate, develop, and/or conduct safety trainingLiaison for resolving safety concerns by MIOSHA, and any other city, state, and federal agencyCoordinate and conduct new hire safety orientation for all new field employeesAssist in maintaining records of employee safety training, violations, and corrective actionsMaintain SDS (Safety Data Sheets) database, and job recordsAssist HR Generalist with pre-employment physical examinations and drug screening for field job applicantsSub-contractor interaction with regard to OSHA/MIOSHA, owner and DBC safety policiesAttend monthly Safety Committee (L-10) with focus on raising safety awareness and creating an environment free of incidentsAdditional ResponsibilitiesPrepare and conduct briefings, meetings, training classes, and associated function with all supervisors and field personnel as needed/requestedAssist project teams to prepare their site-specific safety programAs required, assist HR Generalist with job site drug and alcohol testing and manage the M.U.S.T programsCollect and maintain copies of subcontractor's safety programs and compliance forms. Maintain all pertinent paperwork such as safety toolbox talks, violations, and recordsQualifications (Skills, knowledge, experience)Bachelor's Degree in Occupational or Industrial safety/ health and/or 7+ years of safety experience preferably in the construction field with strong knowledge of all applicable safety laws and regulations & OSHA/MIOSHA standards is preferredKnowledge of fundamentals of construction safety, accident prevention, occupational injury, human factors, industry safety criteria, insurance, risk management and incident investigation techniques and methodsThorough understanding of and ability to enforce all federal, state, local and company regulations and OSHA 30 certification or OSHA 500 certification requiredFirst-Aid/CPR/AED certification requiredTheories, principles, and practices of construction, engineering, construction insurance, safety, and risk managementSome experience in managing workers compensation claims, claims analysis, and cost reduction preferredMust be able to communicate effectively with trades, subcontractors, Superintendents/Foreman, Project Managers, Project Engineers and client representativesExperience managing safety activities and performing or supervising functions related to safety initiativesLead by example and set the standard of performance for others to followDemonstrate a professional attitude consistent with company values and cultureAdept at identifying potential issues by developing and executing resolutionsExcellent verbal, written and interpersonal skillsDetail oriented with the ability to multi-taskBasic knowledge of cost control proceduresProficient in use, or quickly capable of learning Procore and Microsoft Office suiteRepresent the company at all times with high moral and ethical conductPhysical RequirementsSitting, standing, walking for extended period of timeRequired to stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and balance. Climb stairs and ladders at/to elevated heights. Requires use of hands and fingers to reach, feel and handle objects, tools or controlsRequires good close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focusAbility to clearly speak, listen and evaluate situationsExposure to inclement weather, high and/or confined precarious places, fumes, and airborne particlesAbility to drive a vehicle and maintain a valid driver's licenseAbility to lifting up to 50 poundsDisclaimer: This position is intended to work in conjunction with the Director of Health & Safety but will give direction to others in ensuring compliance with all state and federal regulations and will occasionally supervise on-site safety coordinators when a project requires one.This job description is also intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. The job description is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, skills, and requirements an individual in this position might be asked to perform either now or in the future.This position may occasionally be required to act as Director of Health & Safety.