SAFETY COORDINATOR

General Description

The EHS Safety Coordinator plays a pivotal role in assisting with the planning, coordination, training, and advisement of Wells’ safety program. The role will collaborate with plant, field, and contractors to achieve Wells’ safety strategy and goals. The role is responsible for administering safety auditing, training and education, tracking certifications and licenses, ensuring proper workers compensation reporting/handling, proper OSHA recordkeeping and compliance with OSHA and other safety regulations, conducting incident investigations, while driving Wells’ safety cultures. This position reports to the EHS Director with dotted line responsibility to the onsite EHS Manager.

Pay range of $23.61-$31.94 based on experience.

WHY WORK FOR US?

At Wells, we empower our team members to deliver an exceptional client experience. Our employees are talented problem solvers that shine in preconstruction, engineering, operations, and project management. They bring innovative solutions that yield outstanding results.

In the design and construction industry, we focus on honesty and hard work to build trust that lasts beyond individual projects. Our team is consistently working to improve building processes and raise industry standards. We meet our partners' needs through collaborative efforts that ensure safe and certain results, reducing risks along the way. Together, we help businesses and individuals succeed and change our communities for the better.

What We Have To Offer

Wells values our employees and is committed to providing a competitive and comprehensive benefits package.

• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Paid premiums for short- and long-term disability, and life insurance
• Wellness Incentives
• Paid holidays
• Flex spending for medical and daycare
• Health savings account (HSA)
• 401(k) plan with profit sharing
• Access to Nice Healthcare
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Wishbone Pet Insurance
• Critical Illness Benefit Plan
• Accident Insurance Plan
• Voluntary Hospital Indemnity Plan
  
  

Please note that the benefits listed here are for non-union employees. Benefits for union employees are covered under separate collective bargaining agreements which can be obtained through their union business agent or their HR representative.

Other benefits include Health and Family Care leave for both union and non-union employees.

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

• High school diploma required.
• 2-3 years safety support or related administrative experience preferred
• Associates degree in related field preferred
• Experience using data-based systems, i.e. learning management software, or other relational data base
• OSHA experience a plus
• Spanish language skills highly desirable
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, OneNote and Sharepoint.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work as a part of a departmental and cross-functional team.
• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills required.
• Ability to self-manage and self-motivate
• Capable of working under pressure and deadlines
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Excellent organizational skills.
  
  

Physical Requirements/ Ada Essential Functions

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time.
• Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination for typing, filing, and using office equipment.
• Visual acuity and ability to read small print.
• Hearing acuity and ability to communicate effectively with others.
• Ability to lift and move office supplies and equipment.
• Mobility and ability to move around the office as needed.
  
  

Working Conditions

• Moderate risk of exposure to unusual elements.
• Moderate risk of safety precautions.
• Moderate exposure to production environment.
• Travel as needed
• Must be capable of climbing, bending, kneeling, squatting, sitting, walking (flat and uneven surfaces).
  
  

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.