Project Safety Coordinator

McKenney's Inc.•Atlanta, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

McKenney’s is the Southeast’s most trusted name in facility construction, operation and maintenance, with over 75 years of experience providing high-quality, energy-efficient solutions across design, build, controls & monitoring, and maintenance & repair stages. The company offers expertise in HVAC, process piping, plumbing, and building automation and control systems, supported by in-house engineering, fabrication, installation, and commissioning resources. In this role, the Project Safety Coordinator will support the safety team in managing project safety accountability programs, accident and fire protection programs, and ensuring full compliance with company, client, and state/federal safety regulations.

Requirements

Must have at least 3 years of field safety experience with demonstrable efforts in project safety efforts.
Minimum OSHA 500 certification.
Basic understanding of construction OSHA (federal or state, as appropriate based on location) and willingness to uphold McKenney’s safety expectations.
High school diploma or GED.

Nice To Haves

At least 5 years of mechanical contractor trade experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Participate in daily flex and stretch activities.
Attend General Contractor (GC) daily Safety Huddles.
Promptly respond to GC Safety requests.
Engage with field personnel to provide solutions that enhance safety.
Work with the Safety Manager to align and execute McKenney’s safety strategy.
Report site conditions/behaviors and risk reduction plans to the Safety Manager.
Perform multiple construction site walks daily and work with crew foremen to evaluate ongoing work activities to ensure crew safety.
Participate in daily pre-task planning sessions in the work area to identify risks and ensure alignment from every crew member.
Generate reports through observations or other formats, including specific violations and potential at-risk behaviors, and review them with the onsite Safety team leader and/or Sr. Safety Manager.
Stop the job immediately if imminent danger is presented by uncontrolled hazards and coordinate correction/resolution of hazards.
Assist Project Leadership in Job Safety Preplanning by working with the onsite Safety team leader, project team, and Sr. Safety Manager to pre-determine job and worker needs through Job Safety Analysis.
Address needs for required certifications, project site orientation, safety training, or standards review to avoid delays or violations.
Handle daily and weekly customer-required safety administration (e.g., permits, Pre-Task Plans).
Address and see through to completion emerging safety issues identified by McKenney's team members, client partners, and building owners.
Attend project 3-week lookahead meetings to forecast hazards and coordinate control measures before work commences in new areas.
Inspect mobile equipment for proper material handling, transporting, and operational safety items (e.g., tires, lights, signage).
Perform equipment and tool inspections, ensuring all pre-shift inspections are completed and documented.
Partner with the project team and Foremen to coordinate all equipment/tool follow-up procedures to correct out-of-service items.
Perform inspections consisting of job-use items such as Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), ladders, and welding rigs.
Report to the incident scene promptly, contain the area, ensure appropriate medical attention, and secure the scene.
Partner with the onsite Safety team leader and Sr. Safety Manager to coordinate and complete the Incident Report to McKenney’s Safety and HR.
Work with the onsite Safety team leader and Sr. Safety Manager to complete a Root Cause Analysis (RCA) using McKenney’s model to identify key contributing factors and prevent recurrence.
Implement re-training of employees related to incidents as required and perform action steps for future prevention.
Perform other functions as may be directed by the Sr. Safety Manager and Corporate Safety Director.