Field Safety Coordinator

Summary:

The Field Safety Coordinator is responsible for promoting and maintaining The Hill Group’s (“Hill”) Health and Safety Policies throughout all levels of the organization and for ensuring safe work practices are implemented and enforced while maintaining compliance with Federal, State and Local regulations. The Field Safety Coordinator must take a leadership role in developing and promoting our Hill Safety Culture. Safety is our priority and we are committed to taking the steps necessary to protect our people and to continue striving for an accident-free workplace.   

The Field Safety Coordinator works closely with the Project Managers, Superintendents, and Sub-Contractors to ensure the implementation of all Safety Policies and to meet the Safety Department’s goals and objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

Conduct regular safety assessments and inspections

Observe employee work practices to detect potential accident situations

Monitor proper use of all safety and test equipment while promoting consistent utilization among the jobsite workforce

Document work-related incidents to include unsafe conditions, near-misses, and actual accidents

Ensure all corrective measures are implemented while providing education to prevent re-occurrence

Facilitate Safety Training as needed

Assist with conducting new hire safety orientation as needed

Assist Supervisors in how to properly conduct safety meetings

Promote a high level of safety consciousness throughout the organization

Assist in the development of job site safety plans

Provide technical advice to field and office personnel

Serve as a resource to project teams

Assist Sr. Field Safety Coordinator and Safety Director

Complete research as assigned by Sr. Field Safety Coordinator and Safety Director

Complete tasks and projects assigned by the Sr. Field Safety Coordinator and Safety Director

Identify areas of safety improvement and suggest the implementation of guidelines, policies, procedures, and training.

Other Qualifications:

Ability to work effectively and efficiently under pressure and adjust to changing situations

Great attention to detail, accuracy, and organization with an ability to prioritize and multi-task competing priorities and create own schedule

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with multiple levels within Hill and outside of the organization

Must be able to work independently with limited supervision while still being a team player; also requires an initiative to improve Safety practices when identified

Competencies:

Results-Oriented

Two-Way Communication

Building Relationships

Critical Thinking and Decision Making

Adaptability Technical/Functional Expertise

Motivating Others

Education / Experience Requirements:

Bachelor’s in Occupational Safety/Health or related field or equivalent training and experience preferred.

Zero (0) to two (2) years of previous construction safety and/or internship experience preferred.

Computer proficiency in MS Office Suite

Certifications/ License Requirements:

Valid driver’s license is a necessity.