Site Safety Coordinator

Cajun Industries•St. George, LA

About The Position

The Site Safety Coordinator is accountable for maintaining S.T.A.R.T., target behavior, and compliance with safety and health standards through direct intervention and support of project managers and superintendents. The role identifies, corrects, and reports behaviors and conditions that may jeopardize Cajun’s goal of a safe and healthy workplace. The coordinator is not an inspector or a policeman, although the work may involve inspection and enforcement. The position manages safety by utilizing and involving Cajun’s resources.

Requirements

Ability to remain stationary, sitting or standing, for extended periods during office work and meetings.
Ability to move periodically across office settings, client venues, and active project or site locations.
Ability to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and other office equipment.
Ability to frequently communicate and exchange accurate information in person, electronically, and during virtual or telephone meetings.
Ability to occasionally lift or move materials weighing up to 25 pounds.
Ability to direct, collaborate with, and communicate with executives, clients, and project teams.
Ability to interpret and apply company policies, safety protocols, and written instructions.
Ability to perform mathematical calculations, analyze business data, and review project estimates.
Ability to maintain accuracy, productivity, and attention to detail while managing competing priorities in an active office environment with frequent interruptions.
Ability to process, retain, and manage complex project details, contractual requirements, and client data.

Responsibilities

Assist with pre-job planning, beginning with support to Estimators and Project Managers, and continue planning with the Superintendent before new activities begin throughout the job.
Assist Construction Services with management of Workers’ Compensation, auto, equipment, and general liability claims.
Enforce and monitor orientation, training, pre-job planning, pre-task planning, near-miss reporting and investigation, accident investigations, and jobsite self-inspections to support Cajun’s Zero Injury Goal and meet company, client, and government requirements.
Teach classes within the coordinator’s experience and qualifications, such as Cajun Qualified Driver Training and Spotter Flagger Training.
Investigate and report all serious accidents and near-miss accidents in addition to the Superintendent’s initial investigation, including disabling injuries and serious accidents or near misses.
Enforce Cajun’s alcohol and substance abuse policy and maintain emergency response, medical, and first aid services on site.
Pursue corrective measures in anticipation of hazards.
Monitor, evaluate, and report on the safety and health performance of Supervisory Personnel to the Superintendent and the Managers to whom they report.
Monitor and evaluate the Superintendent’s use of recognition awards to reward goal-directed employee behavior.
Maintain documentation, including Job Safety and Health Recommendations, Weekly Activity Reports, and Monthly Jobsite Evaluations.
Stop work that, to the coordinator’s knowledge, is eminently dangerous.
Assist in escorting personnel to the company physician for evaluation.