Safety Coordinator

Brinkmann Constructors•Kansas City, KS

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About The Position

The Safety Coordinator focuses on creating and enforcing a culture of health and safety for employees, subcontractors, and the general public. Working with the Operations team, this person supports accident prevention and risk mitigation and provides on-site staff with safety training and direction. The role works directly with the Safety Manager, project managers, and superintendents to incorporate safety into each project and implement Brinkmann’s safety policies, procedures, and programs. Work is primarily outdoors in varying weather, with exposure to health and safety hazards and moderate to loud noise. The work environment is demanding and fast-paced. Work locations may change and travel may be required. Physical effort includes walking jobsites, climbing ladders and scaffolding, lifting up to 50 pounds, and performing hands-on tasks, as well as reaching, climbing or balancing, bending, kneeling, crouching, and crawling.

Requirements

At least 6 years of safety experience.
Ability to manage and administer safety orientations, oversee a substance abuse program, and investigate and report injuries, illnesses, and near misses.
Ability to work with construction groups, including management, owners, trades, and subcontractors.
Excellent communication, organizational, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to walk jobsites, climb ladders and scaffolding, lift up to 50 pounds, and perform hands-on work when necessary.
Ability to use hands to handle, control, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and bend, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.
Experience managing safety efforts on large construction projects preferred.
Prior field experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Monitor the safety efforts of subcontractors and Brinkmann employees.
Discuss safety with on-site subcontractor supervisory personnel.
Coordinate with project supervision to ensure necessary personal protective equipment and safety materials are used.
Record and forward safety-related meetings, programs, pre-plans, inspections, correspondence, directives, citations, and other documentation to the Safety Director for tracking.
Coordinate responses and compliance with inspection-report requirements from Brinkmann’s insurance company.
Conduct documented project safety and health inspections.
Investigate injuries and review accident reports, coordinating corrective measures with Brinkmann employees or subcontractor personnel.
Keep required safety documents and literature current.
Monitor protection of the public by minimizing construction hazards.
Monitor maintenance of adequate first aid supplies.
Maintain the OSHA 300 log of injuries and illnesses.
Implement Brinkmann safety policies, procedures, and programs.
Work with the Safety Manager, project managers, and superintendents to ensure safety is incorporated into every project.
Coordinate compliance with Brinkmann’s Storm Water Pollution and Prevention Plans.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Administer safety orientations, oversee the substance abuse program, and investigate and report injuries, illnesses, and near misses.

Benefits

100% employee ownership through an ESOP.
Annual bonus program.
Company-contributed 401(k).
Competitive salary with annual merit increase.
Continuing education reimbursement.
Performance tools to clarify expectations and responsibilities.
Annual performance reviews.
Dedicated ambassador to support assimilation into Brinkmann culture.
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans with HSA.
Paid parental leave.
Seven paid holidays plus three floating holidays.
Paid birthday off.
Service awards with paid sabbaticals and milestone bonuses.
Healthy lifestyle rewards.
Family-oriented work environment.
Positive and collaborative work environment.
Community involvement, team-building events, local volunteer opportunities, nonprofit support, and fundraising.