Senior Safety Coordinator

Cherry Coatings • Phoenix, AZ

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About The Position

Cherry Coatings is a family-owned commercial paint contractor established in 1968, providing architectural, industrial, and maintenance coating services. The Senior Safety Coordinator supports construction project safety by working with project staff, general contractors, subcontractors, employees, and trade partners to establish and implement safety procedures and programs. The role includes conducting safety meetings and orientations, inspecting jobsites, investigating incidents, supporting compliance with applicable safety requirements, and maintaining safety documentation.

Requirements

• 5–10 years of relevant construction safety experience.
• Bilingual Spanish and English is required.
• First Aid/CPR/AED training.
• Ability to work independently.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Self-starter.
• Communication skills.
• Perseverance.
• Time-management skills.
• Open-mindedness.
• Trustworthiness.

Nice To Haves

• OSHA 500.
• A BCSP certification.
• Experience using Excel, Procore, or comparable construction technologies.

Responsibilities

• Attend initial meetings with project staff and General Contractor representatives to define the Safety Coordinator’s role within the Project Safety Program.
• Conduct and document pre-planning safety meetings with subcontractor safety representatives and/or foremen before subcontractors begin work on site.
• Establish and conduct regular weekly safety meetings with subcontractor representatives.
• Implement Cherry’s safety programs on projects.
• Conduct formal weekly jobsite inspections, complete safety checklists, document violations, and note corrective actions.
• Deliver safety meetings to employees at the project level.
• Help enforce Cherry’s Drug and Alcohol Policy, including handling site drug testing.
• Conduct safety orientations for new employees and trade partners, and develop and implement orientation programs to ensure understanding of safety protocols.
• Participate in preparing inspection reports and provide recommendations for corrective actions.
• Provide guidance and support to subcontractors in implementing safety measures.
• Assist in reviewing subcontractor safety training documentation and verifying compliance with company standards.
• Organize and maintain safety documentation, including incident reports, inspection records, and training records.
• Investigate and analyze incidents, accidents, and near-misses to determine root causes and contributing factors.
• Identify opportunities to improve safety performance and implement preventive measures.
• Support fire prevention, evacuation procedures, and emergency response protocols specific to construction sites.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed