PROJECT SAFETY COORDINATOR- UT HEALTH ROCIP

Joeris General Contractors LLC•McAllen, TX

24d•Hybrid

About The Position

Oversee project site safety and ensure jobsites are adhering to OSHA standards, Joeris policies, and safety guidelines. The position is for SHORT TERM Full-Time employment (up to 1.5 years of employment based on project support), Salaried-Exempt. Normal Working Hours are Field: 7 am to 3:30 pm, or Office: 8 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday, plus additional hours as required for completing project duties. The objective is to manage safety as it applies to the UT ROCIP and manage PSAs, while actively supporting the company’s commitment to safety and the Joeris core values.

Requirements

High School diploma required
At least seven (7) consecutive years dedicated solely to building construction safety with at least five (5) years of building construction safety management experience.
Experience with the UT Safety specs and requirements
Practical knowledge, working experience, and documented continuing education in all of the following: a) fall protection, b) scaffold (ground supported and suspended), c) excavation/trench, d) confined space (permit/non-permit), e) crane operation, f) electrical safety, g) incident investigation, h) industrial hygiene for construction, i) fire protection and prevention, j) lockout/tagout, k) basic crane rigging, and 1) respiratory protection. Training of less than four (4) hours in duration per topic will not be considered acceptable
Possess a certificate of completion for the OSHA 500 Trainer Course for Construction or OSHA 502 Update for the Construction Industry Outreach Trainers.
Must show evidence of specialized training with in-person demonstration of competency for Emergency First Aid, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), and Automatic External Defibrillator (AEED) current to within two (2) years.
Shall provide documentation to support the qualifications and experience of the training organization(s) and/or individuals that provided the training.
OSHA 500, OSHA 510, OSHA 30, fall protection, scaffolding, trench and excavation, electrical, First Aid/CPR/AED, confined space certifications

Nice To Haves

Experience training other team members
Ability to remain flexible throughout the day as tasks frequently change
Firm understanding of the overall construction process
Computer application skills and ability to utilize Micros

Responsibilities

Manage safety as it applies to the UT ROCIP
Manage PSAs
Actively supporting the company’s commitment to safety and the Joeris core values.
Obtain and track certifications and safety documentation from subcontractors.
Provide daily safety inspections of jobsites and follow up/resolve issues.
Investigate theft incidents on job sites and complete theft reports in a timely manner.
Audit PPE for proper usage and assist with PPE replacement if necessary.
Assist with investigating/documenting accidents and injuries.
Meet with trade partners to discuss job-site layouts, updates, traffic plans, etc.
Maintain accident log for both Joeris employees and subcontractors.
Communicate pre-task planning (PTP) with subcontractors and other job site personnel.
Evaluate safety violations and administer safety citations as needed.
Ensure security measures on the jobsite are in place including, ensuring fencing is secure and cameras are working and charged.
Support Superintendents and Assistant Superintendents with Toolbox Talks.
Organize safety meetings on project sites
Conduct and assist with onsite trainings and orientation.
Conduct one on one safety training as needed.
Conduct safety meetings with Safety Team, subcontractors, project teams, and other jobsite personnel.
Ensure jobsite signage is clean, level, and up to date on projects.
Additional duties as required