Safety Coordinator

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

In this role, the Safety Coordinator has primary responsibility to:

• Create and train others on safety procedures and processes.
• Administer safety related training for current and new employees.
• Maintain safety related documentation, including training records.
• Visit work locations to conduct safety audits on personnel, equipment, environment and materials.
• Create accident investigations and evaluate injury case studies based on available facts and communicate to management. Complete the root cause analysis and make recommendations.
• Assist in tracking incidents, near miss, and injury data.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory bodies and standards, including OSHA.
• Create, implement, coordinate and monitor schedule for various safety related inspections, such as fire extinguisher, ladder inspections, etc.
• Lead internal and external audits in relation to business and safety practices and standards.
• Abide by and promote all safety compliance in accordance with the business, industry, vendors, and customers.
• Act and communicate in a manner that will maintain a positive work atmosphere for customers, clients, co-workers, and management.
• Evaluate employee roles and determine proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required.  Ensure training on usage of PPE occurs when appropriate (new employee, set schedule, re-certification).
• Practice safety on a daily basis, always wear appropriate PPE and be a leader in safety.
• Other duties may also be assigned.

The Safety Coordinator must successfully utilize the following tools/equipment in order to complete their responsibilities:

• Excellent written and verbal communication with all departments in MCTV.
• Use of software such as MS Office, Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Use of PC, telephone, copy machine/scanner, fax and basic office equipment.
• Maintain dexterity, vision and coordination, sufficient to perform essential functions.
• Ability to carry, set up and use ladder.
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time, 6-8 hours/day.
• Travel within the MCTV service area is expected.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Must successfully complete background check and drug test
• Bachelor’s degree in Safety or related field is required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of OSHA requirements is required.
• 2 years as a Safety Coordinator or similar role is preferred.
• Experience in telecommunications or electrical utility is preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal with the ability to understand and translate technical details.
• Excellent analytical, interpersonal, organizational, and project management skills.
• Superior planning and organizational skills; attention to detail is essential.
• Self-starter with a flexible attitude.
• Team player and willingness to perform additional tasks as needed.