Safety Coordinator

Kent Companies•Richmond, VA

5d•$75,000 - $95,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Safety Coordinator is responsible for promoting and facilitating safety and uniformity across the company, helping create a culture in which an incident-free environment is the only acceptable outcome. This project-specific, on-site role collaborates with Operations Managers and Superintendents to implement safety programs and ensure injuries, property damage, and near misses are addressed, corrected, or eliminated. The Safety Coordinator monitors safety rules and procedures, leads safety events and training, investigates incidents, performs and documents job site inspections, supports return-to-work processes, administers the PPE program, ensures required training is completed, and coordinates site-specific safety plans. The position also serves as a safety resource for field personnel.

Requirements

Bachelor's or Associate’s degree in Environmental Safety & Health, or 3–5 years of relevant construction industry safety experience; concrete industry experience is preferred.
OSHA 510, OSHA 30, CSMC, or Construction Safety Site Technician Certification, or equivalent.
Valid driver’s license.
Reliable transportation to the workplace(s) or job location(s).
Ability to successfully pass a driving-related background check for any driver.
Ability to pass drug screening.
Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and in the future.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in English and Spanish.
Relevant construction industry safety experience, preferably in the concrete industry.

Responsibilities

Monitor and update current safety rules and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and communicate changes to the field and safety team.
Lead and participate in safety events, stand-downs, and training sessions.
Conduct accident, injury, and near-miss investigations with field personnel to address underlying safety hazards.
Implement the Toolbox Talks program and develop custom talks based on field incidents.
Perform and document job site inspections and audits, providing reports to the project team, field personnel, and safety manager.
Assist with the Return-to-Work Program, including medical follow-ups and post-accident drug screening compliance.
Execute Kent Companies' Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) program.
Ensure timely completion and documentation of mandatory safety training, and schedule retraining and license renewals as necessary.
Develop, review, and enforce Site-Specific Safety Plans in coordination with project teams.
Serve as a resource for Kent Companies' field team, including superintendents, foremen, and crew leaders.