Safety Coordinator

Brown & Root•Wando, SC

11d

About The Position

The Safety Coordinator serves as a visible field safety resource and catalyst for the site’s safety culture, supporting a Zero Harm culture through observations, coaching, risk management, training, incident response, industrial hygiene, emergency preparedness, and safety administration. The role works with employees, supervision, the Site Manager, clients, contractors, and subcontractors to identify hazards, reinforce safe work practices, verify controls, and support safe execution of maintenance and construction activities. The coordinator participates in job planning and risk assessments; helps develop and update the Site Safety Plan, policies, and procedures; verifies JSAs, permits, and other pre-job documents; and checks that critical controls are implemented in the field. The role also conducts inspections and audits, tracks corrective actions, delivers and documents training, supports onboarding and employee engagement, investigates incidents, manages injury and medical processes, maintains safety and medical records, and provides safety support for special projects and non-routine work. The position requires a high school diploma or GED, 10–12 years of directly related HSE experience with relevant certifications or qualifications, and 3–5 years of direct employee-supervision experience in a fast-paced maintenance or construction environment. The coordinator must be capable of working in dusty, hot, cold, and wet conditions and of navigating stairs, ladders, elevated walkways, tight congested areas, and awkward positions, as well as walking, standing, and stooping for extended periods.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
10–12 years of directly related HSE experience, with certifications or qualifications achieved through educational institutions, technical programs, NCCER, or similar.
3–5 years of direct employee-supervision experience in related disciplines in a fast-paced maintenance or construction environment.
General computer skills, including email, Word, and Excel.
Good verbal communication skills, including use of phone, radio, and plant intercom systems.
Ability to plan and schedule HSE-related work, training, and meeting activities.
Ability to work in dusty, hot, cold, and wet conditions, including snow and rain.
Ability to ascend and descend stairs, ladders, and elevated walkways; walk, stand, and stoop for extended periods; and enter tight, congested areas and work in awkward positions.

Responsibilities

Promote the site safety culture and Zero Harm objectives through field presence, safety observations, employee engagement, coaching, and positive reinforcement.
Conduct routine site walks and provide corrective guidance when unsafe acts or conditions are observed.
Participate in safety meetings, toolbox discussions, pre-job meetings, job walks, safety stand-downs, permit reviews, and work-planning activities.
Report significant hazards, trends, recurring deficiencies, and recommended actions to the Site Manager and supervision.
Support stop-work decisions when imminent danger or uncontrolled hazards are identified and verify corrective actions before work resumes.
Assist with developing and updating the Site Safety Plan and develop site policies and procedures for approval by the B&R Site Manager.
Participate in Level 2 Risk Assessments and verify JSAs, Safe Work Practices, permits, and other pre-job planning documents are complete and available.
Verify that field work matches planned controls, including barricades, signage, access and egress, exclusion zones, energy isolation, lockout/tagout, and zero-energy-state requirements.
Monitor compliance with B&R, client, OSHA, and site-specific safety requirements.
Conduct and document inspections and audits of work areas, tools, equipment, scaffolds, ladders, fall protection, electrical equipment, PPE, housekeeping, lifting and rigging, confined space, excavation, hot work, and other safety topics.
Track observations, deficiencies, corrective actions, responsible parties, and due dates, and verify corrective actions in the field.
Monitor material storage, housekeeping, hand safety, body positioning, line-of-fire exposure, pinch points, and ergonomic risks.
Verify that emergency equipment and response resources are available, accessible, inspected, and maintained.
Track Safety Energy participation and assist in developing an annual Training Plan.
Schedule, conduct, record, and file required training, including orientation and assigned equipment and safety training.
Coordinate hiring and onboarding activities and mentor new employees on site safety expectations, safe work practices, and stop-work authority.
Develop and distribute weekly toolbox packets and conduct focused safety campaigns based on trends and site risks.
Maintain required glove inventory and conduct PPE compliance checks.
Acquire state certifications in asbestos and lead removal and obtain a TWIC credential.
Investigate incidents and near misses, document evidence and interviews, enter required reports, maintain incident files, and develop corrective actions.
Manage injury cases, coordinate medical services with the Occupational Health Provider, oversee health monitoring, and maintain medical files.
Support fitness-for-duty efforts and serve as the contact for employees returning to work after offsite injuries.
Conduct random and post-incident urine drug and alcohol testing and manage drug-screening materials.
Maintain the site OSHA 300 Log.
Perform, document, and track industrial hygiene sampling and coordinate exposure-related health monitoring and follow-up.
Participate in assigned committees, meetings, emergency drills, and exercises, and assist in evaluating response and corrective actions.
Support B&R Two-Up Signature policy requirements and site safety programs as directed by the Site Manager.
Compile safety reports and performance metrics and maintain required safety, audit, drug-testing, and training records.
Approve and pay invoices or request purchase orders for medical and training services, and oversee employee locker assignments.
Verify contractor and subcontractor compliance with applicable safety requirements for B&R-controlled work.
Provide safety support for special projects, non-routine work, and client initiatives.