Safety Advocate / Coordinator

Safety Advocate/Coordinator Position

Our growing company is looking for a dedicated Safety Advocate/Coordinator. This position is available in Elkton, Virginia.

Qualifications/ Education:
\n Minimum OSHA 30-HR Construction
\n Board of Certified Safety Professionals Safety Trained Supervisor-Construction (STS-C)
\n Minimum three years of Environmental, Safety & Health experience
\n Duties
\n Below are required, but not limited to:
\n • Willingness to travel.
\n • Ability to work varying/wide-ranging hours.
\n • Capable of entering confined spaces and working at heights.
\n • Conducting toolbox talks and in-person Safety Training
\n • Assigning annual EHS safety training through ISNetworld, abbottsfield, MASC, Tappisafe, 360 training and other various virtual platforms.
\n • Recordkeeping and tracking training.
\n • Effectively communicating with clients, employees, Medical/PLHCP, and supervisors
\n • Perform jobsite and shop inspections.
\n • Being competent in DOT vehicle requirements, tracking DOT physicals, assisting with ELD.
\n • Certified operator and trainer of PIT, MEWP equipment safety and performing inspections.
\n • Audit, collect, and upload safety documentation (e.g., permits, toolbox talks, JHA)
\n • Audit EHS programs and assist in developing EHS plans, processes, and programs.
\n • Competent in understanding task processes and how to mitigate hazards.
\n • Recognizing IDLH hazards and utilizing Stop Work Authority.
\n • Coaching employees of a proactive safety culture.
\n • CPR/First Aid AED trained, willing and able to assist in the event of an emergency.
\n • Develop Emergency Action Plans for each project.
\n • Attending and executing EHS Meetings.
\n • Continuously overseeing field activities and performing administrative duties.
\n • Developing global EHS communications.
\n • Performing evaluations for safety advocates I & II.
\n Expected Office Responsibilities:
\n Manage all required safety training for employees related to customers, OSHA &/or company.
\n • This will include scheduling & performing the necessary training.
\n • Ensure safety inspections are maintained on all company assets.
\n • Attending weekly safety meetings for various customers (International Paper, ADM, etc.)
\n • Familiarity with Microsoft Office & Excel
\n • Perform necessary drug testing & properly file results in coordination with Office Manager
\n • Develop and/or maintain database for employee’s safety certificates with names, dates of expiration, etc. (ISN, Tappi-safe, Abbotts field)
\n • Maintain current employee’s safety certificates to ensure expiration does not occur for on-going jobs.
\n • Pre-Plan the safety requirements for upcoming jobs in coordination with operations department(s).
\n • Conduct orientation for new employees as needed.
\n • Recognize areas of improvement & provide solutions to safety related issues.
\n • Occasional administration duties may be required.
\n Work Location:
\n Elkton, VA
\n Travel is required.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:
\n • 401(k)
\n • Dental insurance
\n • Health insurance
\n • Paid time off
\n • Vision insurance
\n Work Location: On the road