Project Safety Coordinator

General Responsibilities:

The Project Safety Coordinator provides safety support to operations and project teams with an emphasis on field activities and projects requiring additional safety coordination. The position works closely with the Regional Safety Specialist, project leadership, and employees to support Terracon’s Incident and Injury Free (IIF) culture, promote consistent application of safety programs, and assist with meeting Terracon and client safety requirements. The Project Safety Coordinator serves as a visible field safety resource by conducting safety check-ins, identifying and communicating potential hazards, supporting project safety planning and documentation, providing safety training and coaching, and assisting with incident and near-miss follow-up.

Essential Roles and Responsibilities:

• Assist with the implementation of safety policies, initiatives, and strategies at the Regional level to align with Terracon’s IIF culture, Strategic Plan, and Purpose, Vision, and Values.

• Provide safety support to project teams and field operations under the direction of the Regional Safety Specialist.

• Participate in safety meetings and communicate relevant safety information to project and operations personnel.

• Support project teams with development, review, and implementation of project-specific safety plans, procedures, and required safety documentation.

• Coordinate with the Regional Safety Specialist regarding project safety concerns, trends, significant hazards, incidents, and opportunities for improvement.

• Assist with safety support at the Regional level.

• Maintain an IIF mindset in collaborating with operations to effectively deliver a consistently excellent IIF experience for our employee-owners.

• Model safety leadership and demonstrate IIF practices.

• Consult with operations in all areas of health and safety to include site specific safety assessments, project level pre-task planning, etc.

• Assist in investigation of incidents and near misses to identify causes and mitigation efforts.

• Assist with employee safety orientation, training, safety meetings, and other safety-related educational activities.

• Lead safety efforts and ensure the team follows safety rules and guidelines. Responsible for creating and modeling a safe work environment and demonstrates all safety practices.

• Promote continuous safety monitoring and improvement on projects. Monitor safety standards and practices.

• Serve as a safety resource for field employees, project managers, and supervisors.

• Provide safety training to operations in applicable areas of safety and IIF .

• Proactively review and address near miss reports. When necessary, follow up and spearhead corrective actions.

• Follow safety rules, guidelines and standards for all projects. Participate in pre-task planning. Report any safety issues or concerns to management.

Visit project sites to perform Safety Check Ins, Driver Safety Check Ins, provide training, and audit compliance with safetypolicies.

Requirements:

Knowledge & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in safety management, or related field. In lieu of a degree, a minimum of 5 years’ related experience.

• Basic knowledge of accident prevention, risk management and general working knowledge of OSHA construction safety regulations.

• Maintain a passion for IIF in collaborating with employee-owners to effectively deliver a consistently excellent IIF experience for our employee-owners.

• Model safety leadership and demonstrate IIF practices.

• Exhibit confidence when having conversations and documenting accountability when necessary.

• Effective communication skills including ability to coach, present and train.

• Good interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels.

• A valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history.

• Ability and willingness for overnighttravel.

Required

• First Aid/CPR (American Red Cross or equivalent)

• OSHA 10-Hour Construction Outreach Training