Field Safety Coordintor

Job Description

Job Description

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• POSITION OVERVIEW

Responsible for developing, maintaining, and administering the safety training programs for all construction site and field service work performed by our Dairy and Grain divisions. Develops and delivers training to personnel using a variety of tools and methods. Maintains training and certification records.

Develop, expand, update, and / or implement training programs by working with division management, project managers, engineers, technical service leads, crew foreman, and other safety personnel to determine training needs; may research alternative training options specific to the industry related work performed and in conjunction with regulatory requirements; negotiate with vendors as needed.

Deliver safety training in a variety of settings including classroom and on-the-spot training including programs such as forklift and crane certification; may solicit and coordinate training support from outside professionals or when appropriate; use resources to adequately determine training relevance, audience, and duration of training.

Conduct periodic field safety checks to identify potential site safety issues; provide updated training when appropriate.

Establish a system and criteria for documenting and tracking training records and databases in accordance with best practices and governmental regulations; work with human resources to ensure training records are adequately maintained.

Ensure adequate accident reporting of injuries for division employees; review accident sites, complete accident reports, gather witness statements, etc. for presentation to human resources; work with human resources to monitor health status of injured workers, facilitate employees’ return to work, and ensure proper care within work restrictions, if any.

Promote a safety-minded culture by continuously reinforcing company polices and expectations regarding safety at all times; advise and support management, crew foreman, and lead personnel when appropriate.

Represent the grain and dairy divisions of the company as needed on all safety related concerns; may assist other divisions of the company as a resource on issues relevant to safety at times.

Complete special projects; perform all other duties as assigned.

Maintain a professional appearance at all times;

High school diploma or G.E.D., plus 2 years of higher education or equivalent work experience; knowledge of OSHA and ANSI requirements; minimum of 2 years practical experience in a safety position, preferably in a construction or heavy equipment installation jobsite setting; effective oral and written communication and presentation skills are essential; the ability to apply principles of adult learning to training development and delivery is helpful; above average PC skills to include Microsoft Office software, such as Excel, Word, Power Point, and Outlook is necessary; a valid drivers’ license with a driving record in good standing is required; ability to speak fluent English and Spanish is preferred.

The physical demands described here are representative of the essential functions of this position that must be met by an employee to successfully perform this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. This job requires that the employee occasionally pull, push, carry, or lift 50 lbs. freely or more with assistance. The employee regularly is required to bend, twist, reach, squat, climb, kneel and stoop. Employee may perform work in high places; must have good balance; ability to climb a ladder, work from scaffolding or raised platforms, man lifts, etc. The job may require work performed in tight or enclosed areas. The employee must be able to hear and communicate verbally. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally and momentarily work near moving mechanical parts, may occasionally be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, and is exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.