Safety Coordinator

Location: Baton Rouge, LA Job Opening Type: Full Time Union/Non-Union: Non-Union Deep South Crane & Rigging, LLC has been a leader in the heavy-lift and heavy-haul businesses since the 1980’s. We specialize in planning and executing rigging and lifting projects that other companies would call infeasible or impossible. This is made possible in part by the in‑house design and manufacturing of our own specialty crane line, VersaCrane, with models ranging from 750 to 2500 tons in capacity. These cranes are specifically designed to work in the tight confines of the petrochemical and power generation industries. This VersaCrane line is exclusive to Deep South, giving us a competitive edge. Along with the VersaCrane line, Deep South owns and operates a variety of other cranes from manufacturers such as Liebherr, Terex‑Demag, and Tadano. This gives the personnel at Deep South a wide selection of equipment to design a solution that best fits the client’s needs. In addition to rigging and lifting operations, Deep South also operates a full line of specialized transportation equipment allowing Deep South to provide its clients with complete turn‑key services. The Safety Coordinator has an integral role in this initiative. Our corporate office is in Baton Rouge, LA with other offices located in Luling, LA, Lake Charles, LA, DeQuincy, LA, Beaumont, TX, Houston, TX, and Ashland, KY. This position will support our Baton Rouge, LA location and local projects. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: Assist with development, implementation, and safety auditing of formal safe work procedures and programs. Assist with the development of safety training materials and the deployment of training for employees. Assist with the development and implementation of safety- and quality-related objectives as assigned by the management team and Safety Manager. Interact with and coach employees regarding safety and health issues, listening to their perceptions and following up on each issue, providing feedback. Conduct and document yard, shop, and field safety audits. Present audit findings to the management team. Assist with development and implementation of solutions to negative audit findings. Notify the Safety Manager of issues that need to be addressed; request help when needed. Present weekly safety topics to work crews in the yard, shop, and field. When working locally the Safety Coordinator will present weekly safety topics at the yard or in the shops Respond to company-related incidents that occur. Work with other company departments as directed on projects as needed in a safety capacity. Support project management with development of safety plans for projects and related safety documents. Travel to nearby client sites to maintain a positive safety presence while we have employees on‑site. Support client site meetings in a safety capacity. Monitor Company safety efforts and data and provide feedback to management team and Safety Manager. Complete other safety-related tasks and initiatives as assigned by the Safety Manager. Work with the management team and Safety Manager to identify professional developmental opportunities. Develop a local network of safety professionals and use this network to share and receive information to improve Company safety effort. Assist with onboarding new field employees as needed MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: B.S. degree in Safety Management or a closely related field; extensive experience and knowledge will be considered in lieu of a degree. Minimum of five years of industrial or construction safety field experience. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Experience in crane operations, rigging, or construction safety is highly desired but not required. Must have a valid driver’s license and a driving record that meets the company’s approved driver requirements Must possess a genuine interest in and passion for safety. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office products – specifically Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. MINIMUM EXPECTATIONS: Spend at least 90% of daily shift interacting with field employees to identify and correct conditions and/or actions that may cause injury, illness, and/or property damage. Complete at least one safety audit (yard, shop, and field) each workday with equal attention to each area. Complete safety audits of area project locations and job sites on a regular basis. Perform fall protection annual inspections using the Aatmunn app. Fall protection competent person training will be provided. Work with the project superintendent and the project manager to provide safety support on jobsites. Lead safety meetings each week with equal attention to both shop/yard and field sites. Lead incident/accident investigation, report completion, management review processes, and follow-up processes. Possess strong public speaking skills. Carry strong impact and influence skills. Carry strong relationship building characteristics. Interact with the Safety Manager as needed or requested ORGANIZATION: This position reports to the assigned Safety Manager and has no direct reports. Deep South is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr