Job Details
At WeldFit, the position of Health and Safety Coordinator will plan, coordinate and implement issues and directives with the organization to ensure safe environmental working conditions for all employees. This position will provide direction, guidance, and expertise regarding all safety and loss prevention programs. The position helps plan, develop, implement and monitor programs to ensure compliance with Company policies and procedures and all local, state and federal regulations. The Safety and Training Coordinator supports operations in all safety and environmental training requirements.
Responsibilities:
- Assist in development of safety/health programs; lead implementation
- Maintain communication systems to effectively communicate safety and health issues throughout the organization.
- Conduct safety training, job safety analysis, workplace audits and incident response as needed.
- Embody a proactive approach to safety, being constantly aware of conditions and work practices, being empowered to stop all unsafe work when needed.
- First responder to all injuries, ensure proper reporting
- Communicates the job specific Emergency Management Plan through orientation to all personnel
- Evaluates risks and develops guidelines for roles, training, measurements, and rewards for the management system in the areas of employee safety; industrial hygiene (noise, lead exposure, hazard communication, etc.); property protection (fire suppression systems, inspection procedures, etc.); post Injury and General Claims Management (all lines); OSHA compliance.
- Proactive, persuasive communicator, and facilitator who can get satisfaction in helping others become more effective
- Experience in preparing and delivering Tool Box Safety talks, and other safety meetings with shop employees.
- Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and procedures
- Improve safety, minimize risk to employees and assets
- Collaborates with management to develop and contributes ideas, and advice on improving HSE
- Excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills
- Respond to inquiries/complaints from customers and employees
- Conduct facility audits, detect existing potential accident/health hazards, and drive facility and employee responsibility for results
- Create training presentations and content to support employee training and contractor training on company policies and programs.
- Document safety meeting and training attendance in accordance with procedures/regulatory agency requirements
- Assist management in managing, mitigation and corrective action in response to an accident, near miss or medical first aid
- Develop and publish to the organization reports that provide status of H&S performance
- Perform any other duties as assigned
Experience Level:
- 1-5 years in safety for industrial manufacturing/fabrication company; or similar safety accreditation a plus
Education/Experience Requirements:
- 1-5 years of Safety Management experience in oil and gas industry (manufacturing/fabrication environment preferred)
- Excellent communication skills including working knowledge of Microsoft Office
- OSHA 30 certification required
- Prior experience in a similar job
- Experience in employee training and public speaking
Required Skills:
- Years in safety for industrial manufacturing/fabrication company; or similar safety accreditation a plus
- Lead collaborations leading to positive results, implementation of health, safety and environmental programs
- Word/PowerPoint/Excel, Access a plus
- Bilingual English/Spanish required
- On call 24/7 for emergencies
Physical Requirements:
- dexterity: standing for 8 hours or more in a wide range of temperatures/weather conditions
- Ability to lift at least 50 pounds