Safety Coordinator

Job Summary:

We are currently seeking an experienced, self-starter, goal oriented, candidate to fill the role of Safety Coordinator working in our Harrison, Ohio facility. This position supports the Ameco site and personnel with safety inspections, compliance program implementation, project planning, employee training, and other safety and health services. This individual must possess a high level of organization and time management skills. He or she must be able to effectively communicate with various audiences as well as people at different levels within the organization. This individual reports directly to the Senior HSE Manager. Other areas of focus would include engaging in out-reach programs within the community that support the goal to be inclusive and our desire to improve the communities in which we live and work.

Responsibilities are as follows:

Lead Safety

• Champion AMECO’s Begin-End Safe Onsite culture
• Understand operations schedule for risk planning
• Ensure effective understanding, communication and consistent reinforcement of both site and Ameco safety expectations and objectives in partnership with site and HSE leadership

Project Communications & Engagement

• Develop & Manage relationships at all levels including projects/craft, shop, site leadership and Ameco corporate
• Ensure to develop and cultivate relationships external to Ameco, including subcontractors, regulatory entities, medical service providers and other appropriate venders.
• Attend /Participate in Industry/Regulatory Trade Groups
• Trend and Benchmark Safety Performance – Monitor/Review internal reporting requirements
• Develop and support execution of action plans for Safety Performance
• Participate and provide guidance in HSE related Safety Committees
• Consistent presence on shop floors – Timely response to questions or issues
• Lead/ Participate in the morning STA review as assigned
• Ensure consistent communication and timely delivery on internal projects & tasks

Worksite Management

Work with Site Management teams on job site safety planning, including but not limited to the following:

• Maintains site-wide HSE programs and policies in alignment with corporate and Senior HSE Manager direction
• Participates in assigned or required safety meetings
• Coordinate and/or administers safety orientations for new personnel
• Assures timely investigations, inspections, and reporting of HSE matters within the area assigned
• Conduct weekly site safety inspections, identify trends, and assist with corrective actions
• Maintains records, reports, and documents to meet company or regulatory requirements.
• Complete site walks and enter observations
• Ensure understanding of site needs by individual engagement of project staff
• Participate in and support incident investigations, including data collection and documentation, in coordination with Senior HSE leadership

Training

Development and implementation of safety programs:

• Training programs focusing on the specific needs of a site
• Monthly New Hire training, including Fall Protection and equipment training
• Development of safety toolbox talks
• Hazard Recognition tools & skill development
• Mentor & assist site staff and provide support during new hire onboarding

Compliance / Risk Management

• Provide safety knowledge and expertise to support consistency in safety policies and procedures throughout project
• Assist with environmental and industrial hygiene activities, including coordination of IH monitoring (silica, noise, asbestos, lead, mold), utilizing internal resources or external consultants as appropriate
• Assist Ameco personnel in the development, revision and implementation of new or updated policies, procedures or task specific work instructions
• Ensure proper risk assessment has been completed and that risks defined and communicated to appropriate decision makers
• Participate as, or call upon, internal SMEs for site aspects requiring task specific consultation
• Support implementation and maintenance of emergency response systems, policies, and procedures
• Communicates effectively with representatives of regulatory agencies and customers under the guidance of Senior HSE leadership to resolve compliance issues and provide requested information
• Prepare data analysis and reports and assist with interpretation of safety and health requirements in support of site and corporate objectives.
• Partner with the site staff to interpret and evaluate internal safety requirements, accident investigation, and implementation of corrective action measures

Administrative functions including but not limited to:

• Completion of paperwork, associated with safety inspections, permits, accident/incident follow-up, OSHA inspections, employee training, and safety orientations

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental, Health and Safety or related field plus 1 – 3 years of industry and/or construction experience OR 5 – 7 years of equivalent work experience.
• OSHA 30 hr. certification
• Technical working knowledge of OSHA, EPA and DOT regulations
• Practical experience in employee safety and equipment competency training
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Proficient in MS-Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Abilities:

• Possess all auditory, speaking and communicating capabilities
• Physical requirements: sitting, standing, walking, bending, twisting, climbing, pushing, pulling, lifting up to 25lbs., seeing and reading

What We Provide

We invest in our associates through career development, continued training, advancement opportunities, job stability and a competitive compensation and benefit package including:

• Employee Development
• Medical: PPO, HSA, or FSA
• Dental
• Vision
• 8 Paid Holidays
• PTO
• 401K Plan
• Company Paid Life
• Company Paid STD & LTD
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Supplemental Policies; Accident, AD&D, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Life

Who are we : AMECO is a full-service, global supplier of vehicles, construction equipment, tools, support services, and asset management solutions across multiple industries and government agencies. At AMECO, expertise is the commitment to provide the highest levels of knowledge and experience in all areas of the business, utilizing the company’s resources to provide the expertise Clients need.

We have a proven track record of delivering increased productivity, cost reduction, schedule certainty, and performance reliability on project sites and in operating facilities throughout North America. AMECO delivers expertise in managing significant work scopes related to construction indirect products and services for capital construction project owners, contractors, and government, as well as ongoing plant operation support with an emphasis on oil, gas, chemicals, mining, power, pharmaceutical/ biotech, general manufacturing, and infrastructure end markets.