Kraemer North America - Denver, CO

posted 2 months ago

Full-time - Entry Level
Denver, CO
Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction

About the position

Kraemer North America is seeking a dedicated Project Safety Coordinator to join our team in the Mountain West Region, specifically in Denver, Colorado. This role is pivotal in ensuring the implementation, management, and continuous improvement of safety protocols across our projects. The Project Safety Coordinator will serve as the primary resource for coordinating and administering corporate safety and health programs, with the goal of minimizing incidents of loss while maintaining operational efficiency. We pride ourselves on our commitment to safety and quality, and we believe that our success is driven by our people. Therefore, we are looking for someone who embodies a strong work ethic, innovative ideas, and a commitment to fostering a safe work environment. In this role, you will collaborate closely with field supervision to assess and document work practices, ensuring that Kraemer's policies and procedures are upheld by management and practiced by all employees. You will also be responsible for following up on corrective actions to effectively eliminate or control hazards, thereby supporting our Safe Production Culture. The Project Safety Coordinator will coordinate and conduct new hire orientation programs and other safety-related training as required by Kraemer's policies. As the project's representative in all matters of occupational safety and health, you will assist project management in planning work activities and implementing Kraemer's Safety and Health Programs effectively. Your responsibilities will include developing site-specific safety plans, monitoring site conditions such as air quality and dust levels, and ensuring proactive communication of safety-related issues through regular updates and meetings. You will also investigate serious incidents of loss to determine root causes and necessary corrective actions, integrating behavioral-based safety practices into our culture. Additionally, you will analyze incidents of loss and statistical information, providing management with recommendations for improved safety performance. This role requires a proactive approach to safety and a commitment to continuous improvement in all safety-related areas.

Responsibilities

  • Work with field supervision to assess and document work practices to ensure that Kraemer policies and procedures are supported by management and practiced by employees
  • Follow up and assist with corrective action process to ensure that hazards are effectively eliminated and/or controlled in support of our Safe Production Culture
  • Coordinate and conduct Kraemer and Owner New Hire Orientation Programs and other safety-related training as needed by Kraemer policies and procedures
  • Act as the project's representative in all areas of occupational safety and health and assist project management in Work Activity Planning and the effective implementation of Kraemer's Safety and Health Programs
  • Develop Site Specific Safety Plans for projects
  • Monitor site conditions, including air quality, illumination, wind speed, ventilation, and dust
  • Ensure a proactive approach to safety by communicating safety-related issues through monthly and weekly safety updates, memos, and staff meetings
  • Assist with applying industrial hygiene procedures, techniques, and documentation of work practices to protect employees' health and safety
  • Investigate serious incidents of loss in conjunction with management/staff to determine root causes and necessary corrective action to prevent reoccurrence in accordance with Kraemer's Incident Analysis and Reporting Program
  • Integrate behavioral-based safety practices and assist in providing leadership for the Safe Production culture
  • Administer and ensure compliance with Kraemer Safety Programs
  • Assist Kraemer personnel with safety-related issues
  • Identify and provide and/or coordinate required training with the assistance of the Regional Safety Manager
  • Analyze incidents of loss and statistical information and provide management with recommendations for improved performance
  • Work with the Risk Analyst, Safety Director, Safety Managers, and Project Managers to facilitate Kraemer Incident Analysis and Reporting, Medical Case Management, and Crisis Management programs

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Safety or related field with extensive coursework and/or expertise in Risk Management and Loss Control, Construction Management, Industrial Hygiene, and Behavioral Based Safety
  • Previous safety leadership experience in construction related industry preferred
  • Professional safety certification -- Construction Safety & Health Technician (CSHT) is preferred
  • Sound knowledge of OSHA, MSHA, and FRA Regulations
  • Computer literate: Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Etc.
  • Ability to work outside in extreme weather conditions
  • Ability to travel to regional offices as needed

Benefits

  • Medical & Dental Insurance
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • 401(k) Savings Plan w/company match
  • Profit Sharing
  • Dependent Care and Health Care Reimbursement Plan
  • Life Insurance & Dependent Life Insurance
  • Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
  • Holidays/Vacation/Sick Pay
  • Educational Assistance
  • Computer Purchase Program
  • Company Vehicle/Fuel Card/Cell Phone
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