Safety Coordinator

Dragados•Norfolk, VA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Safety Coordinator is responsible for identifying, documenting, and resolving onsite safety risks. This role involves conducting daily site walks, documenting Hazard Analyses, and ensuring all safety equipment needs are met. The Safety Coordinator will also participate in accident investigations, recommend improvements, provide first aid, and support subcontractor safety evaluations. Additionally, this position involves presenting safety information to staff and leadership.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required.
3+ years construction or safety experience required.
Able to identify onsite project safety risks and recommend mitigation within safety and project program requirements.
Able to take on special tasks or projects with limited direction and oversight required.
Strong multitasking and organization skills required.
Able to take ownership for assigned tasks, as defined by supervisor.
General knowledge of construction site equipment, methods and processes.
Verbal, written communication and interpersonal skills required.
Growing knowledge to control or eliminate hazards following prescribed methods.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in Organizational Health & Safety or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

Identifies, documents and resolves onsite safety risks or discrepancies during daily site walks.
Documents Daily Hazard Analysis (DHA) using Company prescribed procedures and software.
Evaluates and identifies all safety equipment needs for project work.
Participates in daily and weekly meetings to ensure all necessary equipment is ordered, stocked and available for upcoming work.
Assists in investigations and reporting regarding accidents, injuries or illnesses, fire, property damage and other safety related incidents to ensure timely and compliant resolutions.
Recommends improvements based on performed trend analysis.
Works closely with onsite work crews to provide first aid and emergency services to any onsite injury or incident.
Ensures worksite injuries are accurately documented and offsite medical clinics attend to employee injury in an accurate and timely manner.
Supports evaluation of subcontractors and subcontractor safety programs.
Notifies management of any non-compliant safety procedures and participates in corrective action discussions to resolve in a timely manner.
Presents toolbox talk content to project site staff within the prescribed frequency, as determined by manager.
Presents the progress of the project safety program to leadership, as directed.