Safety Coordinator, HSE

DSV•Burleson, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) Coordinator promotes a culture of safety across the campus by educating and influencing leaders to make safety part of normal business operations. The role supports the planning, development, delivery, and evaluation of safety policies, programs, and training; promotes employee safety and compliance with legal regulations and department policies; and provides guidance on Federal and State OSHA requirements. The coordinator oversees accident investigations and related recordkeeping, monitors current and emerging regulatory requirements, and ensures that systems, programs, recordkeeping, and reporting procedures comply with applicable requirements. Strong organizational and communication skills and the ability to develop and implement processes are required. The position is based in Burleson, Texas, and is full-time. Associates are expected to meet company performance, safety, and quality objectives and comply with corporate and site-specific policies. The role requires willingness to work different shifts as dictated by business needs. Physical requirements include handling objects and controls, reaching, stooping, kneeling, or crouching, using computer and telephone equipment, lifting up to 40 pounds using proper procedures, and standing for up to eight hours per day. The work environment usually has low-to-moderate noise; exposure to fumes, airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals is rare. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
One to two years of related experience and/or training directly related to the duties and responsibilities.
Prior experience with safety observations and inspections and developing and implementing compliance strategies and plans.
Knowledge of OSHA and other federal safety standards, principles, practices, and techniques.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Interpersonal skills to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers and other business areas.
Working knowledge of computerized applications, including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, presentation software, and email.
Willingness to work different shifts as dictated by business needs.
Ability to lift up to 40 pounds while following proper lifting procedures and stand for up to eight hours per day.

Nice To Haves

Professional accreditation in a safety or environmental field.
Experience effectively leading and facilitating team and cross-functional meetings.
Bilingual English/Spanish.

Responsibilities

Plan, design, develop, implement, and evaluate departmental occupational safety programs.
Develop, deliver, and evaluate occupational safety training for employees; identify training needs and employees who should attend, and modify programs to meet state and federal OSHA requirements.
Maintain HSE training records, notify managers of training requirements or deficiencies, schedule training, and ensure employees complete mandated safety training.
Coordinate employee attendance at training to support a safe, healthy, and incident-free workplace.
Conduct and facilitate monthly safety meetings.
Maintain accident statistics, analyze trends, and propose and take remedial action when necessary.
Investigate or arrange investigations of accidents and near misses, prepare findings and recommendations to prevent recurrence, and implement approved actions.
Prepare reports for enforcing authorities and DSV Corporate Safety when required.
Liaise with DSV Corporate Safety and the third-party administrator on workers' compensation claims, including managing appeals where appropriate.
Manage return-to-work programs in coordination with employees, supervisors, DSV Corporate Safety, and the third-party administrator.
Conduct regular on-site observations to identify potential hazards.
Perform job-site safety compliance inspections, including hazard analysis, safe-work procedures, written reports, and recommendations.
Maintain compliance with local, state, federal, and OSHA safety regulations and requirements.
Work with supervisors and managers to ensure employee compliance with HSE policies and procedures, and monitor adherence by DSV Solutions employees and subcontractors.
Advise and counsel management and employees on occupational health and safety issues and decisions.
Maintain and order appropriate first-aid supplies.
Implement systems for compliance with applicable HSE laws and regulations, including identifying legal requirements, processes to meet them, and data demonstrating compliant performance.
Communicate site HSE goals, action plans, and results; maintain HSE KPI scores, action plans, and an up-to-date facility HSE performance profile; and submit required HSE data accurately and on time.
Consult with DSV Corporate Safety and local leadership on best-practice policies and procedures.
Keep staff and leadership informed about HSE legislation and changes to DSV Corporate HSE processes.
Represent DSV with the Site GM and DSV Corporate Safety personnel before OSHA, EPA, DOT, DHS, and other state and federal regulatory agencies, and address site-level issues.
Ensure implementation of Emergency Management System procedures and monitor effectiveness by conducting fire evacuation and severe-weather drills at least annually.
Maintain OSHA records, reports, required programs, and training.
Perform other duties as required.