Safety Coordinator

Meriton • Lexington, KY

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About The Position

Seeking an experienced Safety Coordinator with a proven track record for success. The Safety Coordinator will provide direction, consultation and oversight for the administration and implementation of our Environmental, Health and Safety programs, policies, and procedures. Assist in the development of objectives, targets, plans, and procedures for regulatory compliance. Evaluate and provide direction for programs to minimize physical and financial exposure from potential or actual risks. Evaluate and provide direction for safety training requirements. This position requires a high level of correspondence with the service team, sales team, customers, vendors, and owners.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of Construction Safety related experience or equivalent combination of education and related safety experience
• Must have current OSHA 500 & 510 certification
• First Aid CPR Certified
• Moderate PC skills in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Clear Driving Record with current valid license required.
• Excellent initiative, interpersonal communications skills, and a demonstrated ability to influence others.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret graphs.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Mental stamina for problem solving and prioritizing multiple tasks.

Nice To Haves

• Safety Certification (CHST, CHSO) a plus
• Bachelor’s degree a plus

Responsibilities

• Provide direction for aspects of Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS), including regulatory compliance and worker’s compensation.
• Assists, plans, and implements safety policies and procedures in compliance with local, state, and federal rules and regulations including Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Department of Transportation (DOT).
• Performs safety surveys and inspections to assure safe and healthy conditions for workers.
• Prepares written reports of findings and recommendations for corrective or preventive measures where indicated and follows up to ensure measures have been implemented.
• Works with service leaders on safety meetings to discuss EHS issues, support programs and projects, and advises on safety compliance concerns and/or preventative actions.
• Acts as a safety consultant/advisor to managers and leaders.
• Facilitates appropriate safety and health training for all employees, as well as accident prevention and investigation training for managers and supervisors.
• Maintains safety files and records.
• Works with supervisors in conducting accident investigations.
• Manages findings from third party audit to corrective action and closure.
• Additional fleet safety administration duties assigned as necessary.

What This Job Offers

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