Safety Coordinator Senior

The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District • Saint Louis, MO

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About The Position

Essential Functions: Develops and implements safety programs for both General Industry (OSHA 1910) and Construction Industry (OSHA 1926) related activities which control loss exposures and prevent their occurrence. Conducts safety audits and communicates results for various District facilities. Works with Safety Manager to develop safety job plans to ensure that process consistent and uniform across the District. Develops and maintains statistical safety reports. Develops, conducts, and coordinates District safety training programs. Inspects active work/job sites for compliance with MSD Safety Program, Health & Safety Manual, safety job plans and best practices. Performs field corrections for active job sites and coordinates further corrective action with supervisory staff. Investigate motor vehicle and property accidents, injuries, and near-misses to determine root causes and determine corrective actions. Provides detailed reports to supervisory staff for injury and accident data. Provides guidance to all District staff regarding all aspects of safety best practices including trenching/shoring, work zone traffic control, confined space, fall protection and electrical safety i.e., arc flash and lock out/tag out. Performs new hire safety training as well as site specific monthly safety trainings and document training records in a timely manner. Manages the inspection of safety equipment such as fall protection and confined space entry equipment. Maintains emergency response protocols for various District facilities. Acts as a coach to Safety Coordinator to mitigate safety issues and compliance concerns. Participates in safety committee meetings and operational staff planning meetings. Occasionally provided support for emergencies outside of normal work hours. Additional Responsibilities: Perform related work as required or as delegated by supervisor.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Safety or a related field.
• Two years or more of experience in conducting corporate or business-based investigations involving safety related matters of a sensitive nature.
• Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of safety related investigations.
• Considerable knowledge of accident prevention methods and procedures.
• Knowledge of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) safety standards and industrial hygiene standards that apply in an industrial workplace.
• Must have working knowledge of both construction and/or general industry safety practices, to include confined space and fall protection, trenching and shoring, work zone traffic control, electrical safety i.e. arc flash and lock out/tag out processes and procedures.
• Considerable skill in analyzing and preparing investigative reports.
• Knowledge and ability to use basic computer software programs; considerable skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with others.
• Considerable skills in communicating effectively both orally and written.
• Must possess a valid driver's license issued by the state in which the employee resides.
• Pursuant to MSD's "Substance Abuse Policy and Procedures," this position has been designated as safety sensitive and candidate must pass a Non-D.O.T. Drug Test for this position.
• Current employees of MSD must have a meets expectation on their most recent performance evaluation.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements safety programs for both General Industry (OSHA 1910) and Construction Industry (OSHA 1926) related activities which control loss exposures and prevent their occurrence.
• Conducts safety audits and communicates results for various District facilities.
• Works with Safety Manager to develop safety job plans to ensure that process consistent and uniform across the District.
• Develops and maintains statistical safety reports.
• Develops, conducts, and coordinates District safety training programs.
• Inspects active work/job sites for compliance with MSD Safety Program, Health & Safety Manual, safety job plans and best practices.
• Performs field corrections for active job sites and coordinates further corrective action with supervisory staff.
• Investigate motor vehicle and property accidents, injuries, and near-misses to determine root causes and determine corrective actions.
• Provides detailed reports to supervisory staff for injury and accident data.
• Provides guidance to all District staff regarding all aspects of safety best practices including trenching/shoring, work zone traffic control, confined space, fall protection and electrical safety i.e., arc flash and lock out/tag out.
• Performs new hire safety training as well as site specific monthly safety trainings and document training records in a timely manner.
• Manages the inspection of safety equipment such as fall protection and confined space entry equipment.
• Maintains emergency response protocols for various District facilities.
• Acts as a coach to Safety Coordinator to mitigate safety issues and compliance concerns.
• Participates in safety committee meetings and operational staff planning meetings.
• Occasionally provided support for emergencies outside of normal work hours.
• Perform related work as required or as delegated by supervisor.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level