Safety Coordinator

Span Construction & Engineering, Inc.•Lebanon, IN

32d•$29 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

The Safety Coordinator is one of the most important roles in our organization. This position assists in the development, coordination, and execution of Company-wide and project-specific safety programs and works to ensure the safety of employees, subcontractors, vendors, and the public. The Safety Coordinator enforces the Company’s safety standards on jobsites as well as local and federal safety laws and regulations. The incumbent conducts training for employees to develop safe work plans for all project phases and tasks. This position requires strong leadership skills and is the embodiment of safety as one of the Company’s Core Values.

Requirements

Must be open to working on site and being stationed at the job site in Lebanon, Indiana for the lifecycle of the project build timeline, 24 months.
Assertiveness – Ability to act in a self-confident manner to facilitate completion of a work assignment.
Accountability – Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
Active Listening - Ability to actively attend to, convey, and understand the comments and questions of others.
Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
Adaptability – Ability to adapt to change in the workplace.
Analytical Skills - Ability to use thinking and reasoning to solve a problem.
Autonomy - Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Friendly – Ability to exhibit a cheerful demeanor towards others.
Business Acumen - Ability to grasp and understand business concepts and issues.
Communication - Must be an effective communicator, generating professional written material and delivering effective verbal presentations.
Customer Oriented - Ability to take care of the others’ needs while following Company procedures.
Deadline Oriented – Ability to successfully work from a calendar, arrange tasks by due date, execute tasks as necessary to stay on track and meet deadlines.
Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
Deductive Reasoning – Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems.
Applied Learning - Ability to participate in needed learning activities in a way that makes the most of the learning experience.
Energetic - Ability to work at a sustained pace and produce quality work.
Ethical - Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards.
Enthusiastic – Ability to bring energy to the performance of a task.
Research Skills - Ability to design and conduct a systematic, objective, and critical investigation.
Training – Ability to develop a particular skill in other to bring them up to predetermined standard of performance.
Self-Motivated - Ability to be internally inspired to perform a task to the best of one’s ability using his or her own drive or initiative.
Motivation - Ability to inspire oneself and others to reach a goal and/or perform to the best of their ability.
Working Under Pressure - Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.
Relationship Building - Ability to effectively build relationships with customers and co-workers.
Time Management - Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.
Judgment - The ability to formulate a sound decision using the available information.
Honesty / Integrity - Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.
Initiative – Ability to make decisions or take actions to solve a problem or reach a goal.
Reliability – Possessing the trait of being dependable and trustworthy.
Patience – Ability to act calmly under stress and strain and not being hasty or impetuous.
Persistence - Ability to complete tasks or continue in a course of action in spite of opposition or discouragement.
Problem Solving - Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems.
Organizational Skills – Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.
Proficient with Microsoft Office products (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams).
Proficient with PC, cell phone, and Company communication tools (e.g., e-mail, internet, etc.).
Proficient with training management software and safety compliance systems (e.g., Hammertech).
Must be able to receive instruction and supervision.
Able to perform work at elevations in excess of 30 feet.
Able to stand, walk, climb, kneel, and lift up to 50 lbs.
Exposure to outdoor environments, including extreme weather conditions.
Travel required to multiple project locations.
Must be able to be insured on Company’s insurance policy as a driver for the Company.
Must wear required PPE at all times (hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, steel-toe boots, harness, etc.).

Nice To Haves

Smartsheet experience is a plus but not required (training will be provided).
Bilingual (English/Spanish) is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Prioritizes safety as the utmost importance and promotes a culture throughout the field that makes safety the primary focus for all employees at all times.
Fosters and enforces a behavior-based culture of safety while ensuring compliance with Federal, state, and local safety laws and regulations.
Fully understands and shares a passion for the Company’s core values, vision, mission, and objectives and embodies our Core Values.
Assists in creating, developing, and implementing safety incentive programs which reward targeted behaviors and results.
Ensures safety and health training meets the needs of internal and external requirements (i.e., clients and regulating entities) so our workforce has the proper training to safely perform tasks and jobs.
Manages hazard assessment activities by (1) conducting and/or supervising safety inspections, and (2) analyzing inspection and incident data to identify opportunities to develop preventative and corrective measures.
Identifies opportunities to minimize workplace injuries, accidents, and health problems.
Conducts incident investigations, performs root cause analyses, assists in analyzing and reviewing trends, and assists in the development and implementation of corrective actions and programs across the Company based on analysis results.
Reviews safety training and recommends revisions, improvements, and updates.
Presents and executes worksite-specific plans.
Consults building codes, governmental regulations, and other emergency response agencies.
Assists in developing site-specific emergency evacuation plans and other emergency response plans (ERPs).
Inspects safety equipment and recommends replacements.
Reviews accidents and incidents reported by employees, subcontractors, and vendors.
Conducts employee training on applicable safety standards.
Coaches safety improvement on site and sets a personal example for safety.
Gathers insight into risks and their reasons.
Gives balanced feedback to observed workers.
Identifies barriers and obstacles to safe behavior.
Promotes a strong behavior-based safety culture on job sites.
Participates in the Company’s safety committee.
Provides best-in-class customer service to internal and external clients by addressing issues, questions, or concerns in a timely and proficient manner.
Endeavors to stay up to date with emerging technologies and tends in the construction and safety fields.
Projects a positive image of the organization to employees, clients, industry, and community.
Maintains a “value added” approach to all aspects and phases of construction projects.
Participates fully as a team member in building an atmosphere of openness, honesty, respect, cooperation, and accountability. Is visible, approachable, accountable, and available.
Performs other duties as required by circumstances or assigned by the Director of Safety.