Safety Coordinator

Schnabel is an employee-owned, professional engineering and consulting firm that focuses on solving problems related to the earth and environment through specialization in geotechnical, geostructural, tunnel, and dam engineering. Schnabel’s high standards for quality, business ethics, and concern for the communities in which we live are a vital part of who we are. Schnabel is an ENR Top 500 Design Firm with 700+ employees in over 32 offices throughout the United States.

Recognized by CE News as one of the Best Engineering Firms to Work for, Schnabel provides employees with a competitive benefits package including maternity leave, tuition reimbursement for continuing education, health, dental, life and disability insurance and a wellness program. As an employee-owned company, through the Employee Stock Ownership Plan, Schnabel employees directly benefit from the success of our growing firm.

• Medical insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Employee life & ADD insurance (100% company-paid)
• Short-term disability (100% company-paid)
• Long-term disability
• Supplemental life insurance
• 401(k) and profit-sharing plan
• Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)
• Paid time off
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Wellness program
• Professional development and tuition reimbursement

Are you looking for interesting and meaningful work, a fun and flexible atmosphere, and opportunities to learn, grow, and excel? If so, then welcome to Schnabel! We approach problems with creativity and innovation.

Schnabel Engineering is seeking a dedicated Safety Coordinator to join our Columbia, SC office. This full-time position will support projects across North America and may involve extensive travel.

We are looking for a detail-oriented and motivated individual who thrives in a collaborative environment and values strong company culture.

This role requires a minimum of 40 hours per week, with additional hours based on project needs and candidate availability.

• This position will report to the Health and Safety Officer (HSO) .
• Assist HSO and Risk Management Team with carrying out company’s safety policies and procedures, and supporting the Safety, Risk and Compliance functions.
• Provide limited duration site safety oversight on exploration or construction sites to meet client requirements (may be longer, but typical duration is less than 1 week)
• Assist Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) with management of nuclear gauges to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Develop and conduct safety training on processes, procedures, and reporting protocols.
• Develop site specific health and safety plans to satisfy client requirements
• Develop activity hazard analyses to satisfy client requirements
• Perform safety inspections and audits on projects
• Ability and desire to seek responsibility, work autonomously and exercise independent judgment in performing the job.
• Develop site specific health and safety plans to satisfy client requirements.interpret and provide guidance on safety rules and regulations.
• Develop activity hazard analyses to satisfy client requirements.
• Perform safety inspections and audits on projects.
• Assist HSO with safety documentation and reporting.
• Assist HSO with prequalification documentation regarding safety.
• Assist with questions regarding, and be able to interpret various regulatory frameworks and assess compliance with OSHA, EPA, CDC/NIH, and state and local regulations.

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health and Safety, or related field, or equivalent related experience in lieu of degree
• U.S. Citizen (due to government contract requirements)
• 0-2 years of professional experience
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat software
• Good organizational skills and the…