Safety Coordinator- Transfer Station

Reworld Waste•Derwood, MD

11d•$95,200 - $126,700

About The Position

The Safety Coordinator reports to the Manager, Health and Safety and performs a range of responsibilities to minimize the risk of job-related accidents. This role supports safety projects, helps implement best practices and meet safety compliance requirements, and contributes to maintaining a healthy and safe workplace at a transfer station. The coordinator leads facility safety and health programs, educates employees and contractors, conducts audits and investigations, coordinates training and health surveillance activities, maintains safety documentation, and recommends improvements. The schedule is Monday through Friday days, with some evenings and weekends. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required to support facility operations. The role requires practical knowledge of OSHA 1910 and related local regulations, as well as at least three years of safety experience in operations and maintenance within a heavy industrial environment. A high school diploma is required; a bachelor's degree in a safety and health or science-related discipline is preferred. The position involves physical activity, including walking, standing, sitting, climbing ladders, lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds, working at heights and in confined spaces, wearing a full-face respirator, and working in various weather conditions.

Requirements

High school diploma required.
Practical knowledge of OSHA 1910 and related local safety and health regulations.
At least three years of safety experience in operations and maintenance in a heavy industrial environment, preferably at a power plant or energy-from-waste facility.
Willingness to work evenings and weekends on a non-routine basis when required to support facility operations.
Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
Organized, team-oriented, and effective at influencing others.
Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Experience implementing occupational safety and health training programs.
Ability to walk, stand, sit, and climb ladders; lift and carry 50 pounds; work at heights and in confined spaces; qualify to wear a full-face respirator; and consistently work in various weather conditions.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in a safety and health or science-related discipline.
Safety experience in a power plant or energy-from-waste facility.

Responsibilities

Provide active leadership in managing the facility’s safety and health programs and motivate, educate, and enforce Reworld’s safety and health policies.
Conduct safety observations, audits, and reports, and follow up on outstanding matters.
Educate employees on safety standards and expectations, including safe machine and equipment operation, and administer on-site certification for various mobile equipment.
Provide safety training for new hires and contractor briefings; maintain and coordinate external vendor training for the facility’s Quick Response and Confined Space teams.
Manage contractor safety and health performance with facility management, ensuring contractors are properly trained, use appropriate tools and equipment, and protect employees from injury.
Prepare and deliver monthly safety-related training to multiple departments.
Coordinate and schedule annual medical surveillance exams, respirator fit testing, noise, lead and industrial hygiene sampling, and emergency evacuation drills.
Investigate on-site accidents and identify possible causes.
Assist with preparing OSHA Voluntary Protection Program annual reports and uphold standards required for recertification.
Maintain documentation of safety procedures, accidents, tailgate meetings, and related administrative requirements and events.
Recommend improvements to workplace safety.
Demonstrate a personal commitment to safety and health excellence.

Benefits

Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage; health care benefits begin on the first day of employment.
Performance-based annual incentive plan.
Wellness program incentives and rewards.
401(k) plan with company match up to 7%.
Paid time off, including vacation and holidays.
Paid parental leave.
Short-term and long-term disability benefits.
Tuition reimbursement and educational assistance.
Employee referral bonus.
FSA and HSA.
Company-paid life and AD&D insurance.
Employee assistance program (EAP).