Safety Coordinator

E2 Optics • Cedar Rapids, IA

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About The Position

The Safety Coordinator supports the execution, compliance, and enhancement of internal and external safety programs. The role promotes a behavior-based safety culture to prevent accidents and mitigate losses at E2 Optics customer locations. Employees are expected to follow safe work practices and comply with company and client worksite safety policies and procedures.

The coordinator provides safety and health training, instruction, and coaching to support compliance with applicable occupational safety and health regulations. The position assists the Safety Manager with incident and accident investigations, documentation, problem solving, and implementation of countermeasures. It also conducts or participates in safety audits, tracks and trends recurring safety issues, and supports structured problem solving to address issues that prevent performance targets from being achieved.

The role generally requires minimal overnight travel (5%), with willingness to travel as required. The standard work environment includes an indoor business office and construction environment.

Requirements

• High school diploma required.
• 2–3 years of occupational health and/or safety experience in a construction environment.
• OSHA 30.
• Ability to positively influence and encourage others.
• High attention to detail.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Willingness to work days, nights, and weekends as project requires.
• Self-motivated with excellent work ethic.
• Effectiveness working in various work environments.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including regularly carrying and climbing ladders up to 20 feet; regularly lifting and/or moving up to 40 pounds; frequently lifting and/or moving up to 25 pounds; and operating specified equipment if required.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the execution, compliance, and enhancement of internal and external safety programs.
• Promote a behavior-based safety culture to prevent accidents and mitigate losses at customer locations.
• Provide safety and health training, instruction, and coaching to support compliance with occupational safety and health regulations.
• Assist the Safety Manager with incident and accident investigations, documentation, problem solving, and implementation of countermeasures.
• Conduct and/or participate in safety audits to review practices and records for compliance with health and safety programs and OSHA regulations.
• Track and trend recurring safety issues and drive structured problem solving to address issues that impede performance targets.
• Follow safe work practices and adhere to company and client worksite safety policies and procedures.
• Travel as required by E2 Optics; overnight travel is generally expected to be minimal (5%).

Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
• BICSI training facilities.
• Supportive and inclusive work environment.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off and holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED