What are the responsibilities and job description for the Safety Coordinator position at Hedrick Brothers Construction?
Job Title: Construction Safety Coordinator
A Construction Safety Coordinator for Hedrick Brothers Construction is responsible for construction safety while working on designated Hedrick Brothers Jobsites to identify specific hazards on project sites, such as potential electrocution, toxic substances, heights, or threats to human life, and develop strategies to minimize or eliminate the risks or exposure to such hazards. This position will be in the field 80 % of working hours and vehicle allowance will be provided.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Support all safety efforts on various projects while promoting Hedrick Brothers safety culture.
- Make recommendations concerning the modification, improvement, or removal of any company equipment, facilities, or machinery that is hazardous to employee safety or health.
- Make sure contractor activities are preplanned for safety through scope review, preconstruction meetings, JHA review, etc.
- Help make sure contractors meet Hedrick Brothers Safety submittal requirements.
- Maintain contractor compliance to Hedrick Brother’s safety plan including but not limited to, HB safety audit, equipment inspection and other documentation
- Assist project teams in performing routine project safety audits.
- Investigate all accidents and complete all paperwork timely and accurately required by Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) or state regulations.
- Maintain all safety related documentation for assigned projects.
- Ensure subcontractors meet Hedrick Brothers safety expectations.
- Alert superintendents and employees to the hazards of working with toxic fumes, dangerous chemicals, and any other hazardous substances in the company workplace.
- Coach project teams in effective hazard identification and correction of issues.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
- 5 years of construction safety management experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 30 hours required minimum.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
- Sound knowledge of construction safety principles, techniques and methods.
- Sound knowledge of OSHA laws, regulations and policies.
- Capable of identifying known potential exposures and recommending corrective action.
- Strong computer skills and familiarity the Microsoft Office suite and Procore preferred.
- Management, leadership and interpersonal skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Ability to hear and speak on a standard telephone.
- Ability to occasionally lift, push, pull or carry up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to regularly lift, push, pull or carry up to 25 pounds.
- Ability to occasionally lift files, open filing cabinets by bending at the waist or standing on a stool as necessary.
- Ability to climb ladders and scaffolding all the way to the roof.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
