Senior Safety Coordinator

Position Summary

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 Senior Safety Coordinator. 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 smaller or larger complex job sites to ensure compliance with company, state and federal OSH (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) rules and regulations. Report concerns to safety management and ensure health and safety standards are met by coordinating, promoting and conducting various programs and activities related to the safety management system.
• Document safety inspections, cite dangerous areas/procedures and recommend corrective procedures. Provide recommendations for correcting non‑compliance issues and ensure cited issues are corrected within designated time frame.
• Maintain all site-required 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 your experience to train less‑experienced safety employees as needed.
• Rely on independent judgement and the ability to make decisions with respect to day‑to‑day job duties and consult with your manager on decisions that significantly impact the company.

• A minimum of 4+ years working as a Safety professional in a construction environment, including training experience.
• A Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Health or Environmental Applied Sciences is required or have related strong construction safety experience.
• A CHST or ASP certification would be ideal and 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.

• 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 upon 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, enabling growth, professional achievement, and innovation. If you want to join a fast‑paced environment where you’re engaged, challenged, and valued, apply now to join our dynamic team. To learn more about careers at Southland, explore our career opportunities, follow us on social media, and check out our website.

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