POSITION SUMMARY
The Safety Coordinator promotes and maintains a safe work
environment on every MECO project. The position assists in developing and
updating MECO’s safety program and verifies compliance with Company policies,
client requirements, and applicable federal, state and local safety
regulations. MECO is a specialty and industrial contractor performing
structural steel erection, pre-engineered metal buildings, insulated metal
panels, roofing and related industrial work across multiple states.
The Safety Coordinator reports to the Field Operations
Manager for day-to-day site assignments, schedules and project priorities, and
to the Director of Human Resources and Organizational Development, who oversees
the Safety Department, for the safety program, standards, training requirements
and incident escalation. The position works with Superintendents, Foremen,
subcontractors and all project personnel to identify hazards, implement
corrective actions and build a proactive safety culture so that every employee
returns home safely each day.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Safety Leadership
- Promote
a positive safety culture through leadership, communication and employee
engagement.
- Serve
as the safety resource for project personnel.
- Encourage
and oversee employee reporting of hazards, near misses and safety
concerns.
- Communicate
safety expectations to employees and subcontractors.
Job Site Inspections
- Conduct
routine job-site safety inspections based on project needs and the
inspection priorities set with the Field Operations Manager and the
Director of Human Resources and Organizational Development.
- Identify
and correct unsafe conditions and unsafe behaviors, and stop work when an
imminent hazard exists.
- Ensure
corrective actions are implemented, documented and verified as complete.
- Verify
proper housekeeping and material storage throughout the project.
- Monitor
compliance with Company safety policies and client requirements.
Regulatory Compliance
amp; Recordkeeping
- Ensure
compliance with applicable federal OSHA and state-plan OSHA regulations in
each state where MECO works, project-specific safety requirements, and
required safety documentation and records.
- Maintain
OSHA injury and illness records (Forms 300, 300A and 301), including the
annual posting and electronic submission where required.
- Maintain
knowledge of current safety standards and industry best practices.
- Help
build dashboards and reports that track safety trends.
- Assist
management during regulatory inspections and client safety audits.
Hazard Identification
amp; Risk Assessment
- Participate
in pre-task planning and Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) reviews.
- Evaluate
work activities before they begin.
- Recommend
engineering, administrative and personal protective equipment (PPE)
controls to reduce risk.
- Monitor
changing job-site conditions and update hazard controls as needed.
Incident Management
- Respond
to incidents, injuries, property damage and near misses.
- Assist
with investigations to determine root causes.
- Develop
and track corrective and preventive actions.
- Prepare
timely incident reports for the Field Operations Manager, the Director of
Human Resources and Organizational Development and Company leadership.
- Coordinate
with Human Resources on workers’ compensation reporting and return-to-work
needs.
Training amp;
Documentation
- Conduct
new employee safety orientation and task-specific safety training.
- Deliver
weekly toolbox talks.
- Verify
employee qualifications and certification compliance.
- Assist
with the development of learning management system (LMS) courses and
guides.
- Help
set training goals and track progress toward them.
- Coach
supervisors on effective safety leadership.
- Maintain
accurate records, including safety inspections, training records,
near-miss reports, incident investigations, corrective action logs,
equipment inspection records and safety observations.
Project Administration
amp; Site Support
- Support
project administration as assigned, including verifying that time cards,
daily reports and required project documentation are complete and
submitted on time.
- Serve
as MECO’s on-site point of contact when the Field Operations Manager is
away from the site, for safety, documentation and communication with the
general contractor.
Equipment, Fall Protection
amp; PPE
- Verify
that fall protection systems are properly installed, inspected and used.
- Monitor
leading-edge work, controlled decking zones (CDZ) and controlled access
zones, as applicable.
- Ensure
rescue procedures are established before work at height begins.
- Oversee
daily equipment inspections and the removal of damaged equipment from
service.
- Monitor
crane, rigging, aerial lift, forklift and scaffold safety.
- Ensure
proper PPE is available and correctly worn.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
- This
position has no direct reports.
- Provides
safety direction to employees and subcontractors on job sites and coaches
Superintendents and Foremen on safety leadership.
QUALIFICATIONS
- High
school diploma or GED required.
- Associate
or bachelor’s degree in occupational safety, construction management or a
related field preferred; equivalent construction safety or field
experience may be considered.
- At
least two years of experience working around steel erection, structural
steel, sheet metal or scaffolding projects.
- OSHA
30-Hour Construction card required at the time of hire.
- CPR/First
Aid/AED certification required, or must be obtained within 30 days of
hire.
- Bilingual
in English and Spanish.
- Knowledge
of OSHA construction standards, including Subpart R (Steel Erection) and
Subpart M (Fall Protection), and industry best practices.
- Ability
to lead safety meetings and training sessions.
- Demonstrated
ability to improve safety processes through technology, digital
documentation, reporting and continuous improvement.
- Strong
written and verbal communication skills.
- Valid
driver’s license and ability to travel to Company job sites, including
overnight travel.
- OSHA
500/510, CHST, ASP, CSP or equivalent certification preferred.
CORE COMPETENCIES
The successful Safety Coordinator should demonstrate
integrity, sound judgment, attention to detail, follow-through and clear
communication in both English and Spanish. Because the position must sometimes stop work and correct
people in the field, it requires an individual who can speak up promptly and
confidently while earning the trust of crews, supervisors and subcontractors.
PHYSICAL AND WORK REQUIREMENTS
This position works primarily on active construction sites,
with some office and computer work for documentation and reporting. The
employee must be able to walk uneven terrain and active construction sites for
long periods, climb ladders and stairs, work at heights when necessary, lift up
to 50 pounds, work in varied weather conditions including heat, cold, noise and
dust, and wear required personal protective equipment.
The normal schedule is 40 hours per week. Overtime may be
required, particularly during travel, and is paid in accordance with applicable
law. The position requires travel to Company job sites in multiple states,
which may include overnight stays.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the
position.