Safety Worxs, LLC Safety Coordinator Nortfolk, VA · Full time Company website

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Responsibilities:

• Administer compliance with the safety program and lead accident prevention efforts to ensure company and project safety goals are met.
• Conduct site inspections of project work areas and equipment.
• Develop, organize, and implement safety-related programs that meet company safety standards.
• Assist in the investigation of accidents, determine root causes, and recommend corrective/preventive measures.
• Perform and document jobsite inspections and audits focusing on hazard recognition and unsafe behaviors.
• Coordinate and conduct safety meetings/training programs to ensure effective communication among employees.
• Participate in regulatory agency inspections and investigations to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations.
• Carry out any other assigned tasks by the Area Safety Manager or Area Project Manager.

Requirements:

• Team player with a professional image, capable of handling highly confidential information.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment, including long hours, nights, and weekends.
• Must be able to climb ladders and stairs and work in varied physical environments, both indoors and outdoors.
• Technical and analytical problem-solving skills.
• Strong time management, prioritization, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Safety or 1 year of experience as a safety professional in the construction industry.
• 2-5 years of construction safety experience in marine works, tunnel, or roadway construction.
• OSHA 30 Hour Construction Safety Trained.
• Safety Trained Supervisor-Construction (STS-C) Certified.
• First aid/CPR/AED Certified.
• ASP, GSP, or CHST designation.
• Knowledge and understanding of OSHA Construction Standards, DOT Safety Standards, MUTCD standards, and other state and federal agency guidelines.
• Ability to recognize hazardous situations and make independent judgments concerning the general safety of workers.