Project Safety Coordinator

Western Partitions, Inc.•Cheyenne, WY

8h•$70,000 - $85,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Project Safety Coordinator provides a safe and healthful workplace and administers Western Partitions, Inc. (WPI)’s Safety Program in a way that promotes a trusting, team-oriented environment for all workers. The role is based at a job site in Cheyenne, Wyoming, and serves as the project’s environmental, health, and safety contact. The coordinator works with office staff, project management, general contractors, subcontractors, trade workers, and forepersons to implement safety plans, prevent injuries, and ensure compliance with WPI policies and applicable regulations.

Requirements

Possess one of the following Board of Certified Safety Professionals designations: CST, CHST, OHST, STS-C, or ASP.
Have at least three years of qualified project safety experience on similarly sized projects involving similar types of construction.
Have a thorough understanding of project EHS programs, practices, and regulations.
Be able to prioritize personal workload, recognize priority conflicts, and seek guidance to resolve them.
Have a valid driver’s license and a good driving record.
Be proficient in Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Have strong oral and written communication skills.
Be able to work in a team environment.
Have strong customer service skills.
Be able to multitask, think critically, and solve problems.
Be able to work independently, make decisions, and follow through on assignments.
Have strong organizational and computer skills, and be competent in reading, writing, and speaking English, interpreting safety documentation, and communicating with coworkers.

Nice To Haves

Local to the job site.

Responsibilities

Understand and comply with WPI policies, procedures, and corporate safety program, and ensure full compliance with WPI Safety Policies and Procedures.
Serve as the EHS contact for the project.
Facilitate project safety and equipment training and maintain training records.
Facilitate incident investigations to identify root causes, implement corrective actions, and share lessons learned.
Build positive relationships with office staff, project management, general contractors, subcontractors, and trade workers to foster an injury-free environment.
Facilitate implementation of the site-specific health and safety plan.
Assist the project foreperson in identifying and mitigating high-risk activities; develop, review, and/or approve job hazard analyses and pre-task plans.
Perform and formally document project safety audits, resolve action items, and ensure compliance with the EHS Program and federal, state, and local regulations.
Facilitate implementation of work control permits and the evaluation process.
Meet proactively with general contractor safety managers to support improvement of both companies’ safety cultures.
Facilitate the onsite drug and alcohol testing program.
Participate in meetings as required.