Safety Coordinator- Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Job Description

POSITION:      Bilingual Safety Coordinator (English/Spanish)

LOCATION:     LaPlatte, NE

PAY RANGE:   Based on experience

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Monitor and enforce safety procedures and regulations to maintain a secure work environment

• Ensure the company complies with all environmental laws and regulations

• Develop, implement, and maintain programs to identify and correct unsafe work conditions 

• Provide oversight of programs through personal on-site inspections

• Conduct regular safety training sessions for new hires, employees, and subcontractors onsite

• Identify specific training needs and develop tailored programs to address those needs

• Investigate incidents thoroughly, identify root causes, and develop corrective action plans

• Coordinate safety training and educate employees on best practices

• Maintain all employee training documentation

• Organize a forum for active employee participation in all areas of safety 

• Administer appropriate first aid to employees

• Contribute to the team effort by working closely with management and employees

• Maintain safety and first aid supplies, equipment, and software

• Secure confidential and intellectual information

• Perform all occupational safety and hazard procedures in conjunction with all essential duties

  KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of:

• Environmental regulations and compliance

• OSHA standards, requirements, and reporting

• Compliance with, and enforcement of, applicable Federal and State Regulations and Laws, including recordkeeping

• The manufacture of precast/prestressed concrete 

• Operational procedures as related to Safety

• Occupational hazards and proper safety precautions

Skills in:

• Employee relations

• Leadership and organization

• Microsoft Word and Excel

• Oral and written communication (English and Spanish)

• Time management and prioritization

   

WORK ENVIRONMENT:  Employee may be exposed to: 

• Moving mechanical/electrical parts and equipment

• Fumes or airborne particles 

• Vibration

• Metal preservatives

• Oils and greases

• Loud noise

• Heat/cold/wet conditions

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• 5 years of safety experience in the General and/or Construction industry

• Must have extensive knowledge of OSHA safety processes and guidelines and Worker’s Compensation regulations

• Must have successfully completed OSHA General Industry 30 hr. training course

• Must be CPR and First Aid certified (Trainer certification is a plus)

• Ability to identify known/potential exposures and recommend corrective actions

• Ability to work collaboratively across teams and departments

• Strong organizational and critical thinking skills with attention to detail

• Strong work ethic with a professional, positive attitude

BENEFITS

• Health insurance

• Dental insurance

• Vision insurance

• Life insurance

• Paid time off

• Profit sharing

• Tuition reimbursement

EOE – Equal Opportunity Employer