Safety Coordinator- Manufacturing Facility

Southland Industries•Fort Worth, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Plan, coordinate and implement Southland’s safety, health and environmental protection programs, ensuring compliance with corporate safety standards and industry regulations, and promoting a safe, incident-free work environment for Southland employees. Facilitate a work environment that supports a safe and healthy culture, helping Southland create and maintain a behavior-driven safety program. Purposefully monitor, correct and educate the workforce on issues relating to workplace health and safety. Conduct worker training in areas such as safety laws and regulations, hazardous conditions, proper use of equipment, proper material handling and use of PPE. Conduct and coordinate housekeeping inspections and safety audits with special emphasis on hazard recognition, unsafe behaviors and OSHA compliance. Document and communicate inspection results to site supervision. Identify and recommend solutions to hazardous/potentially hazardous conditions. Follow through to ensure 100% compliance and conformance. Coordinate and control the development and review of task hazard analysis (THA) and job hazard analysis (JHA) for each assigned projects. Identify safety needs and facilitate the necessary training as required. Provide technical, training, and administrative support on site-specific safety, health and environmental issues. Oversee and ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA and DOT regulations as they relate to company operations. Investigate accidents, near-misses, occupational injuries, and property damage claims. Compile data, take photos, etc.; prepare all pertinent forms and required reports. Attend accident review meetings as directed. Conduct new hire safety training as needed. Issue various permits (i.e., confined space) as required. Accompany OSHA and other safety and health inspectors on walk-through tours. Document their activities and ensure prompt correction of all noted discrepancies. Develop positive relationships with field supervision and management through regular face-to-face meetings and communications regarding site safety progress. Provide surveillance services, as directed. Prepare, submit, file and maintain all essential safety paperwork accurately and thoroughly. Perform additional assignments as requested/needed.

Requirements

4-yr. degree in occupational safety/health or equivalent combination of technical training and construction-related safety experience
At least 2 years’ experience in construction safety management and/or industrial safety management
Thorough understanding of and ability to enforce all applicable federal, state, local and company regulations
Required certifications: OSHA 510 or 511, First Aid/CPR
Ability to recognize hazardous situations and implement corrective measures
Experience in properly documenting accident and incident investigations
Solid computer skills and ability to work effectively in MS Office
Strong communication, interpersonal and organizational skills
Ability to work extended and irregular hours
Satisfying all jobsite-specific access requirements, with no outstanding restrictions from any jobsite or from working with any of Southland’s partnering General Contractors, Owners, Customers, etc.

Responsibilities

Plan, coordinate and implement Southland’s safety, health and environmental protection programs
Ensure compliance with corporate safety standards and industry regulations
Promote a safe, incident-free work environment
Facilitate a work environment that supports a safe and healthy culture
Create and maintain a behavior-driven safety program
Monitor, correct and educate the workforce on issues relating to workplace health and safety
Conduct worker training in areas such as safety laws and regulations, hazardous conditions, proper use of equipment, proper material handling and use of PPE
Conduct and coordinate housekeeping inspections and safety audits
Document and communicate inspection results to site supervision
Identify and recommend solutions to hazardous/potentially hazardous conditions
Follow through to ensure 100% compliance and conformance
Coordinate and control the development and review of task hazard analysis (THA) and job hazard analysis (JHA)
Identify safety needs and facilitate the necessary training
Provide technical, training, and administrative support on site-specific safety, health and environmental issues
Oversee and ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA and DOT regulations
Investigate accidents, near-misses, occupational injuries, and property damage claims
Compile data, take photos, etc.; prepare all pertinent forms and required reports
Attend accident review meetings
Conduct new hire safety training
Issue various permits (i.e., confined space)
Accompany OSHA and other safety and health inspectors on walk-through tours
Document their activities and ensure prompt correction of all noted discrepancies
Develop positive relationships with field supervision and management
Provide surveillance services, as directed
Prepare, submit, file and maintain all essential safety paperwork accurately and thoroughly
Perform additional assignments as requested/needed

Benefits

401(k) plan with 50% company match (no cap) and immediate 100% vesting
Medical, dental, and vision insurance (100% paid for employee)
Annual bonus program based upon performance, achievement, and company profitability
Term life, AD&D insurance, and voluntary life insurance
Disability income protection insurance
Pre-tax flexible spending plans (health and dependent care)
Paid parental leave
Paid holidays, vacation, and personal time
Training/professional development opportunities and company-paid memberships for professional associations and licenses
Wellness benefits