Safety Coordinator

Safety Coordinator

We are currently seeking a Safety Coordinator that will facilitate compliance with occupational safety and health (OSHA) guidelines, provide advice on measures to minimize hazards or unhealthy situations and be on a constant lookout for safety violations. This position will be based out of our office located at 1401 Lake Ave SE, Largo, FL 33771. We are only seeking local applicants for the Safety Coordinator.

The ideal candidate will be a responsible individual who understands and follows OSHA regulations, be detail-oriented and ready to act in emergencies. The goal is to enforce the guidelines of a safe workplace according to legal standards and foster a culture of attention to health and safety.

• Support the development of Occupational Health & Safety policies and programs
• Advise and instruct on various safety-related topics.
• Reporting Directly to the Director of Safety. Assisting the Director with reporting, scheduling and any other administrative task.
• Assist with preparation of AHAs and safety plans.
• Conduct risk assessment and enforce preventative measures
• Review existing policies and measures and update according to legislation
• Designate competent persons in operations.
• Initiate and organize OHSA training of employees and executives. Also, track employee training certifications.
• Inspect premises and the work of personnel to identify issues or non-conformity (example: not using protective equipment)
• Inspecting equipment at the main yard / shop for safety purposes.
• Oversee installations, maintenance, disposal of substances etc.
• Stop any unsafe acts or processes that seem dangerous or unhealthy
• Record and investigate incidents to determine causes and handle worker's compensation claims
• Prepare reports on occurrences and provide statistical information to upper management
• Ensure company policies and procedures are always followed.
• Visiting construction sites on a monthly basis for safety evaluations.

• Proven experience in Safety
• In depth knowledge of legislation (e.g. OSHA/EPA) and procedures
• Knowledge of potentially hazardous materials or practices
• Experience in writing reports and policies for health and safety
• OSHA 10, 1st Aid, and CPR certifications
• Familiarity with conducting data analysis and reporting statistics
• Proficient in MS Office;
  Working knowledge of safety management information systems is a plus
• May require some short-term traveling
• Outstanding organizational skills
• Diligent with great attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present and explain health and safety topics
• BS/BA in safety management is preferred

• Physical/Sensory Functions:
  Regularly will use sit, use hands, talk/hear;
  Frequently will reach with hands;
  Occasionally will stand, walk, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, taste/smell.
• Lift and/or Move Functions:
  Regularly will lift up to 10 pounds;
  Frequently will lift up to 25 pounds;
  Occasionally will lift up to 50 pounds.

An excellent compensation and benefits package is offered. Benefit plans include:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off for Vacation, Sick and Holidays

• Drug-Free Workplace
• Equal Opportunity Employer
• Homeland Security- E-Verify Company. Gator Dredging will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States.