What are the responsibilities and job description for the Safety Coordinator position at SDB, Inc.?
Overview
At SDB, Inc., we recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset and the most important contributors to our continued growth and success. But more importantly, our employees are people with lives and families. We recognize that a work-related injury or illness can severely impact our employees and their families. SDB strives to never let such an occurrence happen. From a business standpoint, our
Safety and Health Program is a significant factor contributing toward the success of SDB. We are committed to “ Zero Incidents” and will strive to obtain that goal. SDB is also committed to a “ Zero
Tolerance Policy”. We believe ALL ACCIDENTS AND INJURIES ARE PREVENTABLE. As such, SDB is committed to achieving, sustaining safety and health excellence through continuous improvement of our workplace processes. SDB will maintain a Safety and Health Program conforming to the highest industry standards and practices. To be successful, all employees must have a full understanding of all safety and health related matters. Only through such a cooperative effort between the Company and our employees can an effective safety program be established and preserved.
Position
The Safety Coordinator is responsible for planning, implementing, and overseeing SDB’s employees to ensure that work is being performed safely. Safety standards are set in accordance with Occupational
Safety and Health (OSH) guidelines to train employees for safe working environments and prevent any injuries and accidents. The Safety Coordinator is also responsible for monitoring working conditions and to resolve any issues related to safety as they arise. The role of the Safety Coordinator should not be taken lightly in the workplace. Safety Coordinators have a methodical approach to improving health and safety standards with corrective action and should be well-versed in all OSH dictations.
Reporting Relationships
The Safety Coordinator reports to and is directly accountable to the Risk Management Director and or assigned Safety/Compliance Managers. Safety Coordinators work closely with employees to communicate and apply current policies, regulations, and industrial processes.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure safety procedures are being followed daily.
- Conduct safety observation inspections on a regular basis to identify and correct unsafe work practices or conditions.
- Educate employees on safety standards and expectations.
- Assist with employee safety programs such as conducting new hire orientation, ongoing re-training, and compliance training.
- Provide recommendations for improving safety in the workplace.
- Assist in the investigation of accidents for Root Cause Analysis.
- Collect documentation of SDB’s safety procedures, accidents, and related events.
- Continually improve occupational health and safety in the workplace.
Qualifications
- 3 years’ experience in a full time safety position.
- Excellent knowledge of federal, state, and local safety requirements.
- OSHA 30-hour card
- OSHA 510 is preferred
- First Aid, CPR AED is required
- College degree in a related field desirable-Associate
- Required to stand for long periods of time, walk, sit and climb multiple flights of stairs or ladders
- Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.
- Proficiency in MS Office
- Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.
- Leadership skills, such as the ability to motivate a team and provide feedback.
- Bi-Lingual desirable
- Acceptable driving record required
- Able to pass background check
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- Day shift
- Night shift
- Overnight shift
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed
Application Question(s):
- Will you be able to reliably commute to Chandler and Tempe, AZ for this job?
Education:
- Associate (Preferred)
Experience:
- Construction Experience: 3 years (Preferred)
- OSHA: 2 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- OSHA 30 (Preferred)
Work Location: In person