Safety Coordinator

Webcor Construction • Santa Barbara, CA

337d • $34 - $38

About The Position

The safety coordinator performs administrative tasks in the areas of safety, workers compensation and legal and supports the daily activities of the safety department.

Requirements

• Associates degree or equivalent work experience.
• At least two years' experience in an administrative support role.
• Prior experience in an administrative role in safety, worker's compensation or legal department preferred.
• Work experience in the construction industry preferred.
• Intermediate knowledge of Smartsheets and Microsoft Office products required.
• General understanding of OSHA 30 and OSHA 500 preferred.
• General understanding of basic workers compensation principles preferred.
• Passion for active caring and safety.
• Strong presentation skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Strong desire to continuously grow knowledge of safety and the construction industry by participating in trainings, courses and through research.

Responsibilities

• Research and stay current with regulation updates related to safety and create summaries for safety management team.
• Pull data from various internal sources and produce reports for Federal and State authorities and trade groups as needed.
• Maintain company injury log for OSHA record keeping. Collect updated work status reports for injured workers, file injury reports with carriers, maintain electronic injury reports and logs.
• Review and code invoices related to procurement of safety equipment and services (first aid injuries and drug testing).
• Track new and rehire union drug testing and workers compensation paperwork.
• Work with internal communications to develop and deliver company safety updates, taking direction from safety management team.
• Schedule department meetings and assist with events, order supplies and any other administrative tasks required for the team.
• Facilitate the safety presentation during new hire orientations and during project kickoffs.
• Act as a safety ambassador on behalf of Webcor, enforcing safety on the job site and in corporate offices.
• Other projects and tasks as assigned.

Benefits

• Range of base pay is $34.00 - $38.00 per hour. Actual pay is based on individual skill level and experience.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Specialty Trade Contractors
• Education Level: Associate degree