Senior Safety Coordinator

Overview

Are you looking to build your career in construction safety and work for a people-first company? Do you want to work for a company where you can call home and not just have another "job"? Come join us at Southland Industries as a Safety Coordinator II. In this role, you'll assist the Division Safety Program in enforcing and regulating all safety procedures to ensure that Southland Industries meets all safety requirements in the field by managing and coordinating all division safety activities.

• Tour and inspect job sites to ensure compliance with company, state and federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rules and regulations. Report concerns to safety management and coordinate, promote and conduct programs and activities related to the safety management system.
• Document safety inspections, cite hazardous areas/procedures and recommend corrective procedures. Provide recommendations for correcting non-compliance issues and ensure cited issues are corrected within the designated time frame.
• Maintain all site documentation related to safety issues, including accident reports, inspection reports and training logs, and review daily job hazard logs and take action as required.
• Provide emergency response to employees as needed.
• Prepare documentation for the investigation of accidents and injuries and submit data to regulatory agencies as required.
• Assist with the development of training materials and coordinate and facilitate employee training as necessary.
• Use experience to train less-experienced safety employees as needed.
• Exercise independent judgment and make decisions on day-to-day job duties, consulting with a manager on decisions that significantly impact the company.

• Minimum of 4+ years as a Safety professional in a construction environment, including training experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Health or Environmental Applied Sciences or related strong construction safety experience.
• CHST or ASP certification preferred.
• CPR and First Aid certifications are required.
• OSHA 10hr, OSHA 30hr, OSHA 40hr training required; OSHA 500 preferred.
• Excellent working knowledge of health and safety management systems; OSHA CFR 1926 standards or state construction safety regulations.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent problem-solving, customer-service, people and organizational skills.
• Strong computer skills with Microsoft Office and ability to access OSHA information via the internet.
• Sound knowledge of safety operating processes and procedures.

• You love safety and are passionate about it.
• You are a self-starter who takes responsibility for implementing safety programs and protocols within a construction environment.
• You take initiative and seek out answers when needed.
• You have a collaborative spirit and work well on a team that prioritizes safety.
• You understand how to get the best out of people and help them be safer in their construction work environment.
• You enjoy training, coaching and mentoring less experienced safety personnel.
• You have strong people skills and can quickly build relationships with diverse stakeholders, fostering trust and effective safety communication in the field.
• You are eager to grow, learn and build a career path with an innovative construction company.

As a 100% employee-owned company, we offer a comprehensive benefits package for you and your family:

• 401(k) plan with 50% company match (no cap) and immediate 100% vesting
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (100% paid for employee)
• Annual bonus program based on performance, achievement, and company profitability
• Term life, AD&D insurance, and voluntary life insurance
• Disability income protection insurance
• Pre-tax flexible spending plans (health and dependent care)
• Paid parental leave
• Paid holidays, vacation, and personal time
• Training/professional development opportunities and company-paid memberships for professional associations and licenses
• Wellness benefits

As one of the nation’s largest MEP companies, Southland Industries is built on the foundation of great people. Since 1949, we have put our people first,…