Safety Coordinator

Herzog•Denver, CO

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Herzog Contracting Corp. is currently seeking a Safety Coordinator in Denver, CO to join our team. This position is responsible for assisting in the implementation of the project’s safety, compliance, and environmental policies and programs, ensuring adherence to local, state, and federal requirements. The role involves working with managers and supervisors to manage hazardous working conditions, eliminate unsafe employee activities, and investigate and recommend improvements to minimize potential hazards. The Safety Coordinator will also assist in investigating and documenting property damage, personal injuries, safety violations, and unsafe conditions, as well as contribute to the development and implementation of the safety training program. This role requires staying updated on government regulations, particularly OSHA, and advising management on applicable revisions. The position also requires immediate availability for emergency calls and being on call 24/7, along with consistent engagement in Herzog’s culture and predictable attendance.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent.
Three years of Roadway Paving, and/or Civil Construction safety experience preferred.
Must be proficient with Microsoft Office Products.
Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written skills are required.
Ability to work well with others.
Ability to enhance the commitment to and enthusiasm for a safe work environment throughout the Company.
Subject to pre-employment background check and motor vehicle report review.
Maintain a valid driver's license and endorsements as required per position.
Subject to pre-employment physical, medical evaluation, and drug screen due to the safety sensitive nature of this position.
Successfully complete and maintain any required safety certification and testing on an annual basis.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Occupation Health and Safety or equivalent degree is a plus.
OSHA 500 is a plus.
Heavy Job and/or Origami familiarity is a plus.

Responsibilities

Assist implementation of the project’s safety, compliance, and environmental policies and programs while ensuring that local, state, and federal requirements are being met for all people on site.
Work with managers and supervisors in managing hazardous working conditions, eliminate unsafe employee activities, and investigate and recommend improvements in processes, design, procedures and operations to minimize potential hazards.
Assist managers and supervisors in investigating and documenting all property damage, personal injuries, safety violations and unsafe conditions and activities.
Assist in the development, implementation and coordination of the safety training program including employee orientations, monitoring and assisting in weekly safety meetings, supervisor trainings, and accident awareness trainings.
Collect reports required for records and evaluations of performance of Safety and Accident Prevention Programs.
Stay up to date on government regulations for Occupational Safety and Health (OSHA), and keep Management and Supervisors advised of revisions of new regulations applicable to project activities.
Must have the ability and availability to respond immediately to emergency or problem calls, and to be on call twenty-four (24) hours a day, seven (7) days a week.
Regular and consistent engagement, participation and promotion of Herzog’s Culture and its essential behaviors are a requirement for this position.
Regular and predictable attendance and punctuality are a requirement for this position.
Other duties as assigned.