Safety Coordinator

Schnabel Engineering is an employee-owned, professional consulting firm that focuses on solving problems related to the earth and environment through specialization in dam, geotechnical, geostructural, and tunnel engineering. Schnabel’s high standards for quality, business ethics, and concern for the communities we live in and support, are a vital part of who we are and what we offer. Founded in 1956, Schnabel has experienced tremendous success and growth through our dedication to excellence in client service, high quality, and value-added solutions. Schnabel is an ENR Top 500 Design Firm and Top 10 Dams and Reservoirs Design Firm.

Recognized by CE News as one of the Best Engineering Firms to Work for, Schnabel provides our 500 plus employees in 25 offices throughout the United States with competitive benefit packages, including health, dental, life and disability. Engagement in Schnabel’s wellness program offers incentives for employees to pursue a healthy lifestyle, and the firm rewards employees through its Employee Stock Ownership Plan.

Benefit options include:

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Employee life & ADD insurance (100% company-paid)
• Short-term disability (100% company-paid)
• Long-term disability
• Supplemental life insurance
• 401(k) and profit-sharing plan
• Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)
• Bonus program
• Paid time off
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Wellness program
• Professional development and tuition reimbursement

Job Description:

Are you looking for interesting and meaningful work, a fun and flexible atmosphere, and opportunities to learn, grow, and excel? If so, then welcome to Schnabel! We approach problems with creativity and innovation.

Schnabel Engineering is seeking a Safety Coordinator to join our corporate team reporting to the Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Manager. This is a full-time employment position with at least 40 hours per week. Additional hours depend on workload and the candidate’s availability. Travel to projects will be required, including occasional overnight travel.

We are seeking an experienced, motivated candidate with attention to detail, and a desire to be part of a strong company culture.

This an in-person position intended to sit in either our Richmond, Virginia, or Denver, Colorado area offices, and will support projects throughout the United States with an emphasis on job sites in western portions of the country. This requisition will be posted until May 31st.

Job Responsibilities:

• Assist EHS Manager and Risk Management Team with carrying out company’s safety policies and procedures, and supporting the Safety, Risk and Compliance functions
• Provide limited duration site safety oversight on exploration or construction sites to meet client requirements (may be longer, but typical duration is less than 1 week)
• Assist Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) with management of nuclear gauges to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements
• Develop and conduct safety training on applicable safety regulations
• Develop site specific health and safety plans to satisfy client requirements
• Develop activity hazard analyses to satisfy client requirements
• Perform safety inspections and audits on projects
• Assist EHS with safety documentation and reporting
• Assist EHS with prequalification documentation regarding safety
• Assist with questions regarding regulatory compliance with OSHA, MSHA, EPA, CDC/NIH, and state and local regulations

Required Skills/Experience:

• US Citizen (due to government contract requirements)
• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health and Safety, or related field, or equivalent related experience in lieu of degree
• 0-2 years of professional experience
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat software
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong writing skills
• Good organizational skills and the ability to multi-task
• Positive attitude
• Strong work ethic and a desire to learn
• Willingness and ability to perform field work and travel, including assignments that may last several days or weeks
• Ability to lift 60 pounds and be physically able to negotiate construction sites and difficult work sites

Preferred Skills/Experience:

• Direct professional experience in a construction setting
• OSHA 30-hour Training

Other Requirements:

• Ability to pass a background check
• Ability to pass a pre-employment employment drug screening

For candidates in Colorado the salary range is between $50,000 to $90,000

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)