Safety Coordinator

The Safety Coordinator is a high-level administrative position in our Safety Department. This position reports directly to DHM’s Safety Director. Responsibilities and skills for this position include, but are not limited to the following:
 
Responsibilities:

•  Provide support to over 200 DHM employees on safety related questions and issues.
• Maintain safety programs, subscriptions, and documentation.
• Administration of incident reporting, investigation, and consequence process.
• Coordinate incident related drug/alcohol screening.
• Coordinate employee safety training by:

• Maintain OSHA logs and MSHA records and file all required reports.
• Document site safety visits.
• Reporting of incidents to insurance companies as needed.
• Provide New Employee safety information packets for orientation.
• Schedule follow-ups for new employees with the Safety department.
• Work with finance and other departments to coordinate cost tracking codes for safety related items.
• Perform a large variety of administrative duties for the Safety department personnel.
• Plan for and prepare agendas for the Safety Committee and Safety Management Committee monthly and quarterly meetings.
• Plan and coordinate Safety events.
• Assist with management of worker’s compensation injuries and claims.
• Assist with return-to-work process and light duty assignments.
• Work directly with insurance carriers on general liability and worker’s compensation claims.
• Maintain all safety records, MSDS, safety files for employees, training records, and meeting outlines.
• Perform electronic job file management.
• Handle a large volume of correspondence with accuracy and professionalism.
• Perform high volume of computer tasks within Microsoft Office and other Safety programs.
• Maintain inventory of safety supplies and PPE.

• Above average computer skill set with Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint is required. Must be skilled and familiar with all these programs for usage daily with a high level of accuracy and competency. Able to learn and adapt to new software programs and learn quickly.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Strong attention to detail requiring accuracy at every level. 
• High level of organizational skills.
• Self-motivated, take initiative, and be able to multi-task and handle a busy working environment.
• Background in Safety – particularly in a construction setting is a plus.
• Able to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Good interpersonal skills with a professional and friendly demeanor.
• Good time management skills.
• Able to work independently with little supervision and also as a member of a team.