Safety Coordinator III

Job Title: Safety Coordinator III

Location: Denver, CO 80238

Duration: 4 months (Temp-to-Perm)

Schedule: M-Friday 8am-5pm - on call as needed

Interviews: Teams first round, In-person second round

This Operating Company (OpCo) based position will lead the implementation of prevention-focused health, safety and environmental (HSE) and security program. The position will establish, execute and deliver OpCo-specific strategy that supports Client's overall HSE objectives, including security and crisis preparedness objectives.

• Employee compliance training and ensuring employee completion of all required courses.
• Auditing compliance with programs and procedures, investigating complaints, and verifying that deficiencies are corrected.
• Responsible for defining and documenting policies and procedures related to the standards established by the business that comply with applicable external legislation/regulations but may also reflect a higher standard than the legally required minimum.

• In cooperation with Operational management, develop health, safety and environmental (HSE) strategy in support of Corporate HSE and Security strategic goals.
• Develop effective HSE plans designed to meet operational goals to reduce injuries, accidents, and incidents.
• Effectively communicate HSE strategy and objectives with Senior Leadership.
• Support site management in the implementation of HSE plans.
• Design and implement effective metrics to track progress, proactively identify areas of concern and drive accountability.
• Develop and implement training programs to transfer HSE knowledge and core competencies to management and associates.
• Establish and achieve audits to track and identify gaps in the local compliance with Client's (HSE) policies and procedures.
• Support creation of health, safety and environmental (HSE) goals for the site management and appropriate activity-based goals for the leadership team, functional managers, and front-line supervisors to drive HSE culture, compliance and results.
• Head a company-wide system to identify and evaluate hazards (risks), and implement effective controls (corrective solutions).
• Lead incident investigation process, including cause analysis and identification of corrective action plans.
• Provide supervisor and management training on root cause analysis.
• Interface with regulatory bodies (OSHA, DOT, EPA, and State/Local Regulators).
• Facilitate the completion of a company-wide annual HSE training plan.
• Develop effective interdepartmental relationships.
• Assist facilities management team in ensuring required regulatory permits are acquired, required reports are submitted to regulatory agencies and any site permit conditions are met.
• Achieve annual targets for incident frequency, severity and cost reductions.
• Display strong problem solving, organizational and analytical skills.
• Demonstrate professional maturity and ability to act as a change leader.
• Create and facilitate health, safety, and environmental (HSE) engagement through HSE teams and committees needed to accomplish the established targets and annual objectives.
• Drive and promote zero-incident HSE culture throughout the company.
• Support execution of Client's Emergency Preparedness Plan procedures and policies.
• Monitor, interpret and communicate regulatory changes to Operating Company (OpCo) management.
• Assist with the development and presentation of Corporate and site-specific training programs as needed.
• Implement early return to work programs.
• Performs management functions of staff selection, development, discipline, performance reviews and/or terminations.
• Interprets trains and consistently enforces Company policies and procedures.
• Maintains associate relations through regular department meetings.
• Maintains on-going interaction and open communication with associates, monitors associate morale, and responds to and implements ideas to improve associate engagement and enablement.

• Bachelor's degree or certifications with equivalent experience.
• 5-7 years of hands-on environmental and safety experience in warehousing/distribution, manufacturing, or transportation operation.
• Considerable experience with occupational safety, transportation safety, and environmental compliance preferred.

• Has attained or is working toward certification in safety (CSP).
• Other pertinent safety certifications or designations are desirable as well.
• Must possess a valid Driver's License and provide proof of…