Safety Coordinator

E2 Optics•Cedar Rapids, IA

20d•Onsite

About The Position

The Safety Coordinator supports the execution, compliance, and improvement of internal and external safety programs at E2 Optics customer locations. The role promotes a behavior-based safety culture focused on accident prevention and loss mitigation. Employees are expected to follow safe work practices and comply with company and client worksite safety policies and procedures. The Safety Coordinator provides safety and health training, instruction, and coaching to support compliance with applicable occupational safety and health regulations. The position assists the Safety Manager with incident and accident investigations, documentation, problem solving, and implementation of countermeasures. It also conducts or participates in safety audits and tracks and trends recurring safety issues to support structured problem solving and performance targets. The role is generally expected to require minimal overnight travel (5%), and the employee must be willing to travel as required. The standard work environment includes an indoor business office and construction sites. The role involves physical activity and operation of various types of equipment when required.

Requirements

High school diploma required.
2–3 years of occupational health and/or safety experience in a construction environment.
OSHA 30.
Ability to positively influence and encourage others.
High attention to detail.
Ability to meet deadlines.
Willingness to work days, nights, and weekends as project requires.
Self-motivation and excellent work ethic.
Effectiveness working in various work environments.
Ability to sit; use hands and arms; communicate verbally; and occasionally stoop or kneel.
Ability to frequently stand and walk.
Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 40 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Ability to regularly carry and climb ladders up to 20 feet.
Ability to operate scissor lifts, telehandlers, boom lifts, and UTVs (buggies) if required.
Ability to work in tight and confined spaces when required.
Willingness and ability to travel as required; the position generally involves minimal overnight travel (5%).

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Support the execution, compliance, and enhancement of internal and external safety programs.
Promote a behavior-based safety culture to prevent accidents and mitigate losses at customer locations.
Provide safety and health training, instruction, and coaching to support regulatory compliance.
Assist the Safety Manager with incident and accident investigations, documentation, problem solving, and implementation of countermeasures.
Conduct and/or participate in safety audits to review practices and records for compliance with health and safety programs and OSHA regulations.
Track and trend recurring safety issues and drive structured problem solving to support performance targets.
Travel as required by E2 Optics.