Project Safety Coordinator

$60,000 - $80,000/Yr

Kraemer North America - Denver, CO

Full-time - Mid 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 Colorado. This role is pivotal in leading the implementation, management, and continuous improvement of safety protocols within our projects. The Project Safety Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating and administering corporate safety and health programs aimed at minimizing the frequency and severity of incidents while ensuring operational efficiency. We pride ourselves on valuing our people and fostering a culture of safety and quality. Our commitment to promoting from within means that your innovative ideas and strong work ethic will be crucial to our success. In return, we offer a family-focused atmosphere, comprehensive benefits, and ample growth opportunities to help you advance your career. The Project Safety Coordinator will work closely with field supervision to assess and document work practices, ensuring that Kraemer's policies and procedures are upheld by management and practiced by employees. This role involves following up on corrective actions to effectively eliminate or control hazards, thereby supporting our Safe Production Culture. The coordinator will also be responsible for conducting new hire orientation programs and other safety-related training as required by company policies. Acting as the project's representative in all areas of occupational safety and health, the coordinator will assist project management in planning work activities and implementing Kraemer's Safety and Health Programs. In addition, the Project Safety Coordinator will develop site-specific safety plans, monitor site conditions, and ensure proactive communication regarding safety-related issues through regular updates and meetings. Investigating serious incidents of loss and determining root causes will also be part of the role, along with integrating behavioral-based safety practices and providing leadership for our Safe Production culture. The coordinator will administer compliance with Kraemer Safety Programs and assist personnel with safety-related issues, while also analyzing incidents of loss and providing management with recommendations for performance improvement.

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.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with industrial hygiene procedures and techniques.
• Knowledge of behavioral-based safety practices.

Benefits

• Medical & Dental Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401(k) Savings Plan with 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