Health Safety Environment Coordinator

Responsibilities

Safety Program Development and Implementation:

• Assist in developing, implementing, and maintaining behavior-based health and safety programs, systems, and procedures.
• Write job hazard analyses (JHA) and health & safety plans (HASP).
• Establish and maintain health and safety communication structures and systems.

Training and Education:

• Facilitate safety training programs for subcontractors and employees.
• Train and advise on workplace safety issues.
• Organize and lead job site safety meetings.

Incident Investigation and Reporting:

• Investigate and document workplace accidents, injuries, and hazard complaints.
• Record and report incidents using PROCORE.
• Oversee accident investigations and interface with workers' compensation claims.

Oversee Safety and OSHA Compliance:

• Manage all aspects of industrial construction projects to ensure compliance with clients' Site Specific Safety Program (SSSP), EnergyLink safety program, and OSHA regulations.
• Implement, educate, and enforce OSHA regulations.
• Notify management of unsafe conditions.

Monitoring and Inspections:

• Conduct daily safety meetings, audits, and inspections using PROCORE templates.
• Monitor and prevent workplace hazards and diseases.
• Perform safety audits and periodic inspections on all job sites to ensure safety procedures are followed.

Documentation and Record-Keeping:

• Maintain daily activity logs.
• Collect subcontractors' safety plans, daily logs, equipment inspections, and checklists.
• Record and compile data, update logs, monitor equipment, and schedule maintenance.

Communication and Coordination:

• Influence others through consistent management modeling.
• Act as a resource for all project tasks, providing coaching and mentoring.
• Champion the incident investigation process and follow up on issue resolutions.
• Update and maintain the company's contingency and recovery plans.

Equipment and Materials Safety:

• Determine the necessary materials and equipment to ensure project health and safety.
• Verify the adequacy and safety of all proposed tools and equipment.
• Develop and ensure safe equipment operating techniques.

Site Access and Safety:

• Ensure monitored access and safe ingress and egress on the site for workers and visitors.
• Orient team members to the project's health and safety plan protocols and management accountability.

Plan Review and Updating:

• Review and update all site-specific safety plans monthly with project teams.

Follow-Up and Enforcement:

• Follow up with subcontractor representatives to ensure proper disciplinary procedures.

Construction Safety Coordinator Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in safety and health program management.
• 5+ years of experience in construction safety.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Knowledge of OSHA, local safety laws, and other regulatory agencies.
• Sound ethical judgment, strong leadership skills, and the ability to work independently.
• Proficient in MS Office.
• CPR/First Aid Certified.
• Experience with large industrial or civil construction projects.
• Experience with PROCORE.
• Experience working with local unions.