Health & Safety Coordinator

Stefanini Group•Edison, NJ

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Health and Safety Coordinator (Coordinator) is a contracted position supporting project work for a limited duration in the CLIENT Projects and Construction (P&C) Department. The Coordinator will provide Safety oversight on a particular P&C project or projects with the goal of driving positive Safety performance. The scopes of these projects include various construction and modification activities inside energized stations, on public Rights of Way, and at other varied CLIENT sites. The personnel involved in these projects include CLIENT Employees, Contractor Workers, and Vendor Workers.

Requirements

Bachelor Degree in Safety, Environmental and/or Emergency Management technical area or equivalent electric and/or gas utility construction experience.
Safety professional experience or equivalent.
Work outdoors in all types of weather and environmental conditions.
Foster an inclusive work environment and respect all aspects of diversity.
Possess strong oral and written communication skills and an ability to effectively interact with peers and various levels of management.
Operate office equipment such as computer, tablet, telephone, cell phone, fax machine, copier, etc.
Possess basic skills in the operations and functions of technological devices including but not limited to Windows applications, Excel, Word, Outlook and Internet Explorer.
Work independently.
Prepared to work OT as needed.
Possess and maintain a valid driver's license and personal vehicle for commuting to and from jobsites.
CPR/First Aid trained but not required.

Nice To Haves

BCSP CHST, USOLN CUSP, or similar professional safety certification.

Responsibilities

Provide Safety oversight on a particular project or projects.
Develop, foster, and maintain a culture where Safety is the number one core commitment.
Develop, foster, and maintain a culture where all other CLIENT core commitments (Integrity, Continuous Improvement, Diversity & Inclusion, and Customer Service) are practiced.
Ensure all project personnel are conducting work in a safe manner.
Ensure all project personnel are conducting work in compliance with all applicable federal, state, local, and CLIENT regulations and requirements.
Ensure Contractor Workers are conducting work in compliance with their company Health and Safety policies to include their Site Specific Health and Safety Plan (HASP) for the project site.
Assist project personnel by interpreting and explaining existing regulations and requirements.
Assist in the implementation of new DP&C safety requirements and procedures.
Ensure Contractors provide a HASP prior to the start of work on a project.
Review HASPs to ensure they include all pertinent and necessary safety information based on the project scope of work.
Ensure Contractors provide a Job Hazard Analyses (JHA) in their HASP for every construction activity prior to the start of work.
Review JHAs to ensure they contain appropriate control measures for all recognized hazards associated with the activity.
Ensure Contractors update JHAs as work progresses with additional hazards and control measures identified during work.
Ensure Contractors provide a crane lift plan for all crane lift activities prior to the start of work.
Review lift plans to ensure they contain all information required by OSHA and CLIENT to safely perform the lift.
Attend Tailboards to receive and provide timely and applicable safety information.
Ensure Contractors are reviewing the JHAs corresponding the daily activities at the Tailboard
Conduct documented Job Site Observations of ongoing work to proactively identify safety issues and make on the spot corrections.
Analyze Job Site Observation data to proactively identify safety issue trends and take actions to reverse the trend.
In the event of a project incident, work to make the site safe, report the incident to all necessary parties in a timely manner, lead or participate in the investigation process, lead or participate in the development of corrective action plans, and ensure that all corrective action plans are implemented appropriately.
Lead or participate in Safety related task forces, working groups, and special projects.
Lead or participate in meetings with key project personnel to discuss project Safety performance and create or review Safety plans for upcoming conditions or events.
Comply with established DP&C Safety and other operating rules, procedures, and guidelines
Maintain effective communication and a positive working relationship with all project personnel.
Actively engage with all project personnel to ensure all Safety expectations are understood and met.
Utilize the Stop the Job Policy if any hazardous conditions are present.