SITE SAFETY COORDINATOR

This general contracting firm has an immediate opening for a full time Site Safety Coordinator. The position provides support to our firm, as well as our client, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). The project is located on the Davis Monthan Air Force Base, in Tucson, Arizona.

The Site Safety Coordinator will plan, implement and supervise project safety, accident and fire protection programs in compliance with corporate, federal, state and local program standards. Approximately 65% of work time should be spent in the field conducting audits, crew visits, subcontractor visits, etc.

Essential Job Functions:
• Will oversee and collaborate with site supervisory personnel to identify and remedy unsafe working conditions, immediately if necessary in establishing an injury free work site.

• Conduct regular walk through inspections and audits of construction area; visit with the crews and subcontractors to ensure safe work practices; investigate all accidents and near misses with the trade superintendents and required foremen and crew; accompany all safety, health, and insurance inspectors on walk through tours; and ensure all documentation is completed according to corporate and outside safety processes and procedures.

• Ensure that communication with other personnel and owners are executed in such a manner that integrity, honesty, and ethics are prevalent in all exchanges both verbal and written. Participate in daily (at a minimum) project safety related discussions with the site superintendent(s), quality control manager, and on-site crew.

• Collaborate with corporate safety representatives in reviewing all safety documentation to insure all required records and reports are complete, accurate, and submitted timely. Ensure appropriate corrective actions are implemented in a timely manner.

• Ensure and assist the site team with executing the site safety program, which includes training and orientations.

• Assisting in changing behavior oriented towards safety. Teaching (vs. telling) in a manner that allows individuals to understand the reasoning behind the behaviors we desire.

• Develops an understanding of the budgeted risk cost associated with the project. Communicates and understands the risk of cost implications with on site supervision as well as costs associated with developing solutions.

• Follow through with injury management and collaborate with supervisors to mitigate claims and exposure to costs with personnel, subcontractors, and equipment.

• Develop and maintain working relationships with local EMT’s, fire departments, law enforcement officials, and identified occupational physicians. Comply with company’s Return-to-Work policy.

• Collaborative communication and team building skills (both written and oral) in expressing our commitment to safety. Work to make safety a behavior rather than a policy or goal we look to adhere to.
• Mentors and trains site personnel.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Ability to recognize imminent danger and act accordingly.
• Must have a valid driver license and an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to provide on-site safety training to employees.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to motivate others.
• Effective interpersonal and supervisory skills.

Requirements:
• A minimum of five years of occupational safety, health degree or equivalent combinations of training and or experience.
• Advanced knowledge and ability to comply with federal, state, local and company safety regulation requirements.
• Ground-up/structural knowledge preferred.
• OSHA-30 certification
• CPR and First Aid Certificates (current)

IMPORTANT:
-Only Arizona residents need to apply. There are no relocation expenses offered for this position.
-Submitted resumes must reflect current certifications
-State salary requirement

*We are an EEO employer*

• Location: TUCSON, AZ (DAVIS MONTHAN AFB)
• Compensation: DOE
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