Safety Coordinator

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Full Time Professional Nat Tech - Cedar Rapids, Cedar Rapids, IA, US

The primary purpose of the Project Safety Coordinator is to minimize the risks of job related accidents and to promote health and safety at a designated project location.

• Attend safety walks, inspections, regular meetings that may be required onsite.
• Educate employees on safety standards and expectations as well as safe equipment operation.
• Provide recommendations for improving safety in the workplace.
• Fully understand NTI and Project Owners' safety documents, management tools, guidelines, and procedures.
• Interface with foreman and NTI employees on a daily basis to ensure safe work practices and PPE requirements are being adhered to.
• Manage incident reporting and analysis process for unplanned events onsite.
• Interface with local leadership and NTI Safety Director to ensure a consistent approach to safety in the field.
• Ensure daily briefing/ Pre-task Plans /JHA's are being performed onsite.
• Oversee regular safety toolbox talk meetings.
• Implement site specific safety plans and JHA's for high-risk activities.
• Perform daily visual inspections of the jobsite in addition to weekly documented site safety inspections.
• Perform behavioral based safety observations on a regular basis per NTI procedures.
• Manage and upload all project safety documentation within project owner's online portal.
• Perform other project related safety duties as needed.
• Saturday work may be required based on project schedules and site demands.

Must possess a valid driver’s license and maintain an acceptable driving record.

• Experience with PowerPoint, Excel and auditor safety software.
• Understanding of federal, state and city safety requirements, including OSHA.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities at the same time while meeting deadlines.
• Interpersonal skills, with the ability to establish effective professional relationships with employees and project managers.

• 1-2 years of safety coordination experience. Data center experience a plus.
• Certifications such as CHST, STSC, OSHA 500 may be preferred.
• OSHA 30 Hour Certificate for Construction is required.

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

NTI provides a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance and retirement savings options. For Union employees, pay rates and benefit levels are determined by union classifications which are set by the union.

National Technologies (NTI) believes all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunities and does not discriminate against employees or job applicants because of race, color, gender, affectional or sexual orientation, domestic partnership status, ancestry, religion, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, disability, veteran status, age or any other protected group status. Upon acceptance of an offer, all candidates will be required to pass a background check and drug screening.