Safety Coordinator

Guy F. Atkinson Construction•Washington, DC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Atkinson Building our nation's infrastructure since 1926, Atkinson provides innovative design and construction solutions for heavy civil projects. We are committed to safely delivering complex, quality projects while building long-lasting, collaborative relationships with our clients. The Safety Coordinator works to ensure the safety of employees, subcontractors, and the general public on the project. In addition, the safety professionals help conduct training for project employees and consult with project supervisors to develop safe work plans for all project phases and tasks. There will be no rotation; this position is for second shift and includes overnight.

Requirements

Undergraduate degree in safety and health or related discipline preferred
Preferred candidate with Underground Safety Experience
Entry-level or some relevant construction safety experience
OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 training preferred
Self-motivated, results-oriented, adaptable, team player, accountable, ethical, innovative, resilient, builds relationships, builds people/teams and followership, sets direction and executes
Ability to communicate effectively
Visual acuity for reading plans and inspecting work
Ability to manage expectations and be responsive when critical issues arise
Monitor and respond to communications (phone calls, emails, text messages) as required

Responsibilities

Oversee and ensure the safety of employees, subcontractors and general public
Enforce corporate and project specific safety and health programs as well as federal, state and local safety standards
Assist in development and coordination of project specific safety program
Identify potential hazards and provide immediate input, advice, and direction to mitigate hazardous conditions and assure compliance
Report project specific safety performance and future plans
Develop, coordinate and implement overall project specific safety programs
Work closely with field supervision to plan more complex safety aspects of the project construction including critical lifts, hazardous material handling, excavations, etc
Develop project specific safety training for jobsite personnel including subcontractors
Ability to administer first aid and provide incident management onsite
Ensure all incidents are investigated thoroughly and reported timely
Conduct site-walks and report project-specific safety performance and future plans
Working closely with field supervision to plan complex safety aspects of the project construction, including critical lifts, hazardous material handling, fire prevention, and evacuation