Safety Coordinator

Reworld Projects•Usa, MD

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Manager, Health and Safety, the Safety Coordinator will perform a varying range of responsibilities to minimize the risk of job-related accidents. The role supports a diverse assortment of safety projects, ensure best practices are implemented, affirm safety compliance requirements are met, and maintain the creation of a healthy and safe workplace.

Requirements

High School diploma required
Practical knowledge of OSHA 1910 and related local safety and health regulations.
At least three years’ safety experience in the operations and maintenance of a heavy industrial environment, preferably in a power plant or energy-from waste facilities.
Willing to work evenings and weekends on a non-routine basis, when required, to support facility operations.
Articulate communicator with excellent verbal, written communication, and interpersonal skills.
Organized, team player who is an effective influencer.
Proficient with Microsoft applications that include Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Experience with implementing occupational safety and health training programs.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in a safety and health or science-related discipline preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide an active leadership role in management of 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 operations, and the administration of on-site certification for various mobile equipment.
Perform safety training for new hires, conduct contractor safety 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; ensure contractors are properly trained, use appropriate tools and equipment, and protect all employees from injury.
Prepare and deliver monthly safety-related training to multiple departments.
Coordinate and schedule annual medical surveillance exams, annual respirator fit testing, noise, lead and industrial hygiene sampling, and annual emergency evacuation drills.
Investigate on-site accidents and identify possible causes of the incident.
Assist with preparing OSHA’s Voluntary Protection Program’s annual report, uphold the standards required for recertification.
Maintain documentation of the Company’s safety procedures, accidents, tailgate meetings, and other related administrative requirements and events.
Provide recommendations for improving safety in the workplace.
Demonstrate a personal commitment to safety and health excellence.