Safety Coordinator

Thornton Construction Company•Opa-Locka, FL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Thornton Construction Company is looking for a qualified and experienced Safety Coordinator to join our team. The Safety Coordinator is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining a comprehensive safety program for our company. This includes: Conduct workplace jobsite safety inspections and identify hazardous conditions Conducts safety stand down meetings because of a safety deficiency on site Developing and delivering safety training programs to our employees Investigating accidents and incidents and implementing corrective actions/ identifying root cause and contributing causes Ensuring compliance with all applicable safety regulations of 1926 & 1910 Maintaining safety records Advising management on safety matters Safety orientation for new employees entering the jobsite Performs PPE inspections when applicable and maintain log with inspection dates Honors and protect confidential and proprietary documents and information The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of occupational safety and health principles and practices. Experience in developing and implementing safety programs is preferred.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety and health or 5+ years of experience in the construction industry
5+ years of construction experience in a safety related position
Strong understanding of OSHA and other applicable safety regulations
Excellent communication in English/Spanish and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Possess an OSHA 30 minimum preferably OSHA 510 & 500
Minimum 18 years of age
Valid driver’s license and insurable driving record
Successful Pre-Employment Drug Test
Successful Background Investigation
Capacity to be proactive and effectively communicate with and influence others
Possess strong computer skills Microsoft Office (Words, PowerPoint, and Excel)
Need to withstand demands of extreme weather conditions and high temperatures
Need to be physically fit and able to lift more than 50 lbs., frequently bending over when necessary
Must be able to climb ladders to access a roof (Extension, Fixed, etc.)
Ability to work in a safe professional manner adhering to all regulatory requirements including OSHA, State and Federal regulations

Responsibilities

Conduct workplace jobsite safety inspections and identify hazardous conditions
Conducts safety stand down meetings because of a safety deficiency on site
Developing and delivering safety training programs to our employees
Investigating accidents and incidents and implementing corrective actions/ identifying root cause and contributing causes
Ensuring compliance with all applicable safety regulations of 1926 & 1910
Maintaining safety records
Advising management on safety matters
Safety orientation for new employees entering the jobsite
Performs PPE inspections when applicable and maintain log with inspection dates
Honors and protect confidential and proprietary documents and information