Project Safety Coordinator

Helix Electric•Reno, NV

50d•$30 - $45•Onsite

About The Position

Helix Electric, founded in 1985, is one of the nation’s largest and most successful electrical contracting companies. Their commitment to empowering people and powering projects is realized by an exceptional team of dedicated and highly skilled experts. The company prides itself on a team-oriented and employee-empowered business approach. The Project Safety Coordinator is a junior position within the safety department, responsible for providing safety support for a construction project. This role involves working closely with a site safety manager or regional safety manager to gain the necessary experience and knowledge to work more independently.

Requirements

Proficient in software applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook, as well as other databases, systems and software programs that are commonly utilized in the field
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, regulatory standards, and legal documents
Ability to respond verbally or in writing, at a professional level, to common inquiries or complaints from customers, coworkers and/or regulatory agencies
Ability to communicate effectively telephonically or via email
Ability to effectively present information to company management, public groups, and/ or clients
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume
Ability to determine exposure levels and relate them to established levels to determine protective measures
Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables
A strong sense of urgency, flexibility, adaptability to constant change, attention to detail, follow-through, and an attitude of service, cooperation, quality and continuous improvement in work processes and output
Strong attention to detail, including regular follow-up on action items
Team player with the ability to work in fast paced environment, handling multiple tasks and meeting deadlines
Able to recognize and adapt to people’s preferred communication styles to foster productive communication
Familiarity with 29 CFR 1910, 29 CFR 1926, EM385-1-1, NFPA 70E
OSHA 30-hour construction course within the previous 5 years

Responsibilities

Supports the site management team by actively engaging them in dialog about safety concerns and passionately working to find practical, proactive solutions to create continuous safety improvement
Interacts with General Contractors, owner representatives, and other Subcontractors on behalf of Helix Electric to resolve safety challenges
Tracks and reports on safety incidents that occur on the project
Assists the site management team in incident notification procedures and in conducting incident investigations to determine root cause and identify corrective actions
Conducts safety training as needed for the project
Conducts monthly job site safety committee meetings, creates agendas, and minutes for the committee
Assists in the creation of JHA and AHA documentation
Assists in conducting job site orientations for employees and subcontractors
Stays current with key changes in the legal and regulatory environment
Fosters a positive safety culture by demonstrating active care and concern for employees' well-being and leads others by encouraging and exemplifying corporate safety expectations
Other duties as assigned