Health and Safety Coordinator

Moran Environmental Recovery•Norfolk, VA

23h

About The Position

The Health and Safety Coordinator drives safety and health management throughout the organization by developing and reinforcing best-practice operating procedures. Reporting to the Health, Safety, & Environmental Manager, the position supports all business units in the Family of Companies as directed by the manager. The coordinator supports training and regulatory compliance; develops and maintains safety plans, manuals, programs, and procedures; evaluates job-site and task hazards; performs inspections and safety coverage; and works with internal teams, clients, contractors, and project personnel to promote safe work practices. The role also manages job-related injuries and investigates incidents, supports safety-sensitive equipment inspections and maintenance, and stays current on safety and environmental regulations. The work may involve strenuous physical activity, use of PPE up to Level A, exposure to varied weather and potentially hazardous agents, confined spaces, noise, and work at elevations. The coordinator must be able to work beyond regularly scheduled hours when necessary, including occasional weekends and holidays, and travel overnight as business needs require.

Requirements

Meet at least one of the following qualification pathways: a bachelor's degree in safety science or a related discipline and at least five years of large-project experience in a construction safety role; current OSHA 500 or 502 trainer certification and at least five years of experience in a construction safety role on large projects; or a CHST designation and at least five years in a construction safety role.
Strong working knowledge of OSHA 1910, 1915, and 1926 standards and other applicable federal, state, and local regulatory standards.
Strong written and verbal communication, analytical, and persuasive skills, with the ability to interact effectively with clients, employees, and management at all levels.
Ability to multitask and demonstrate strong time-management, organizational, and problem-solving skills while managing multiple departmental priorities and requirements.
Ability to gather data, analyze issues, develop alternative courses of action, research best practices, and recommend ways to overcome organizational obstacles.
Ability to travel overnight as required by business needs.
Ability to occasionally perform strenuous physical labor, including pushing, pulling, and frequently lifting and moving up to 50 pounds.
Ability to occasionally grasp, reach, crawl, stoop, and crouch in confined spaces, and traverse and ascend or descend ladders to access job-site areas.
Ability to remain stationary for long periods.
Successful completion of a pre-hire medical exam is required for employment.
Ability to wear and use PPE up to Level A, including combinations of respirators and skin, face, head, and foot protection.
Ability to work in varied indoor and outdoor temperatures and weather conditions, including extreme heat and cold, while wearing PPE; in locations with potential chemical, physical, or biological exposures; in elevated-noise and confined-space environments; and at elevations, including from ladders and scaffolding.
Ability to work beyond regularly scheduled hours when necessary, including occasional weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

Assist in administering training and development programs to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local safety regulations.
Coordinate, conduct, and track site-specific training and ensure compliance with regulatory agencies, job-site safety plans, and company policies.
Communicate job-site findings, needs, trends, and opportunities, and conduct training when needed.
Work with Safety, Compliance, and Operations management to develop on-the-job and other value-added training tailored to business-unit needs.
Collaborate with Human Resources and Safety training departments to implement New Hire Orientation.
Assist in developing, updating, and maintaining the Corporate Health and Safety Manual, departmental programs, and standard operating procedures.
Create site-specific Health and Safety Plans in response to client requests or project requirements.
Evaluate hazards at job sites, tasks, and involving chemicals; create Job Hazard Analyses and assist with appropriate PPE selection.
Review and analyze job-specific worksheets, JHAs, and other paperwork to complete gap analyses.
Provide onsite safety coverage and support for emergency response events and other projects requiring safety oversight.
Manage Safety Services projects and communicate with clients.
Conduct site safety inspections to audit job-site conditions and safe work practices.
Collaborate with superintendents, foremen, and contractors to share best practices, provide guidance, inspect, recommend equipment, issue alerts, and promote safe work practices to minimize risk.
Serve as the company safety contact for regional clients and/or owners, respond to safety-related project questions, and act proactively.
Manage job-related injuries to help ensure injured employees receive proper medical treatment, and investigate incidents to identify and address root causes.
Assist with inspections, maintenance, and familiarization of safety-sensitive equipment, including atmospheric monitors, SCBAs, and fall-protection equipment.
Stay current on safety and environmental regulations and conduct research as needed to support organizational compliance.