Health & Safety Officers

Safety CoordinatorThe Safety Coordinator will assist the Safety Manager by planning, coordinating and implementing Southland's safety, health and environmental protection programs, ensuring compliance with corporate safety standards and industry regulations, and promoting a safe, incident-free work environment for employees.Position DetailsTours and inspects small to mid-size job sites independently to ensure compliance with company, state and federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rules and regulations.Reports concerns to safety management.Ensures health and safety standards are met by coordinating, promoting and conducting various programs and activities related to the safety management system.Documents safety inspections, citing dangerous areas/procedures and recommending corrective procedures.Provides recommendations for correcting non-compliance issues. Maintains all site required documentation related to safety issues, including accident reports, inspection reports and training logs.Provides emergency response to employees as needed. Participates in and documents information for the investigation of accidents and injuries and submits data to regulatory agencies as required.Assists with development of training materials and coordinates and facilitates employee training as necessary.Conducts Safety Orientation for new hiresQualificationsBachelor's degree in safety, Health or Environmental Applied Sciences or related discipline preferred.2-4 years' experience in related field.Certifications in CPR and First Aid preferred.OSHA 10hr, OSHA 30hr required, OSHA 40hr training preferred.Strong working knowledge of health and safety management systems; OSHA CFR 1910 and 1926 standards or the state construction safety regulations.Strong customer-service and organizational skills.Strong computer skills-experience with Microsoft Office suite and ability to access OSHA information via the internet.Good knowledge of safety operating processes and proceduresBenefits401(k) plan with 50% company match (no cap) and immediate 100% vestingMedical, dental, and vision insurance (100% paid for employee)Annual bonus program based upon performance, achievement, and company profitabilityTerm life, AD&D insurance, and voluntary life insuranceDisability income protection insurancePre-tax flexible spending plans (health and dependent care)Paid parental leavePaid holidays, vacation, and personal timeTraining/professional development opportunities and company-paid memberships for professional associations and licensesWellness benefitsAbout Southland IndustriesAs one of the nation's largest MEP companies, Southland Industries is built on the foundation of great people. All employment decisions at Southland Industries are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, marital status, family care or medical leave status, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. It's Southland Industries' policy not to accept candidate submissions from recruiting agencies without an active and authorized work order. Candidate ownership can only be established after a bona fide work order is issued by a member of the Southland Industries Talent Acquisition team and the candidate is appropriately submitted through our Applicant Tracking System (ATS).