What are the responsibilities and job description for the EHS SAFETY COORDINATOR position at Wells Concrete?
Job Description
Job Description
WELLS : A CAREER WORTH BUILDING
Wells is one of the largest prefabricated building solution providers with locations across the central U.S., providing meaningful work in many different regions. We are a family-owned company that has celebrated 70 years of success.
At the end of the day, we are a team of creators. Our 1,300 employees across the U.S. play an important role as catalysts, constructors, and community members. They are committed to reducing risk, building confidence, and deliberately planning for partners’ success — from vision through construction and beyond.
Every day, more architects, engineers, contractors, developers, and owners specify Wells precast building components for their construction needs and with this continued success, we are looking to hire a motivated self-starting EHS Safety Coordinator to join our team. The right candidate must be a problem-solver, have strong communication skills, and also be willing and ready to learn.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
- Stay up-to-date on current environmental, health and safety regulations, maintaining knowledge of emerging issues and trends in safety.
- Builds a safety culture and holds employees at all levels accountable for demonstrating behaviors that embrace the safety culture.
- Educate all levels of employees on Wells’ safety standards and expectations.
- Create Safety Committee agenda and lead monthly Safety Committee meetings.
- Performs Job Safety Analyses and audits and implements changes accordingly.
- Provides OSHA compliance and other safety training and maintains records to comply with all OSHA guidelines.
- Provides new hire orientation for new employees.
- Immediately rectify unsafe acts, as well as recognize behaviors to reinforcing their repetition.
- Manage job-related injuries to ensure the injured employee receives proper medical treatment.
- Manages workers compensation cases as needed.
- Completes accident investigations to drive out root cause and eliminate from future occurrences.
- Assist in ensuring all environmental permits are current.
- Ensures spills are managed per internal policy and reported as required.
- Assist with SDS files and updates as needed.
- Provide field safety support as needed to ensure compliance with policies and regulations.
- Provide recommendations for improving safety in the workplace.
EDUCATION, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED :
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / ADA ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :
WORKING CONDITIONS :
This position profile identifies the key responsibilities and expectations for performance. It cannot encompass all specific job tasks that an employee may be required to perform. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform job-related duties as may be assigned by his / her supervisor.
Wells is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, disability, or protected Veteran status.
Wells participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your I-9 Form information to confirm you are authorized to work in the U.S
