Southland Industries Inc.

Senior Safety Coordinator

Southland Industries Inc.$75K — $95K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 4+ years as a Safety professional in construction, including training experience.
  • Bachelor's degree in Safety, Health or Environmental Applied Sciences, or equivalent experience.
  • CHST or ASP certification preferred.
  • Required CPR and First Aid certifications.
  • OSHA 10hr, 30hr, and 40hr training required; OSHA 500 preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and safety management systems.
  • Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

  • Tour and inspect job sites for compliance with safety regulations.
  • Document safety inspections and recommend corrective actions.
  • Maintain safety documentation such as accident reports and training logs.
  • Provide emergency response to employees as needed.
  • Prepare accident investigation documentation and submit data to regulatory agencies.
  • Assist in developing training materials and coordinating employee training.
  • Train less-experienced safety personnel as needed.

Benefits

  • 401(k) plan with 50% company match and immediate 100% vesting.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance paid for the employee.
  • Annual performance-based bonus program.
  • Term life and disability income protection insurance.
  • Paid parental leave and generous vacation policy.
  • Company-paid training and professional development opportunities.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Position Summary

In this role, you'll assist the Division Safety Program in enforcing and regulating all safety procedures to ensure that Southland Industries meets all safety requirements in the field by managing and coordinating all division safety activities.

Position Details
  • Tour and inspect smaller or larger complex job sites to ensure compliance with company, state and federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rules and regulations. You'll report concerns to safety management and ensure health and safety standards are met by coordinating, promoting and conducting various programs and activities related to the safety management system.
  • You'll document safety inspections, cite dangerous areas/procedures and recommend corrective procedures. You'll provide recommendations for correcting non-compliance issues and ensure cited issues are corrected within designated time frame.
  • You'll maintain all site required documentation related to safety issues, including accident reports, inspection reports and training logs, and review daily job hazard logs and take action as required.
  • You'll provide emergency response to employees as needed.
  • You'll prepare documentation for the investigation of accidents and injuries and submit data to regulatory agencies as required.
  • You'll assist with the development of training materials and coordinate and facilitate employee training as necessary.
  • You'll use your experience to train less-experienced safety employees as needed.
  • We'll rely on your independent judgement and your ability to make decisions with respect to day to day job duties and you'll consult with your manager on decisions that significantly impact the company.

Qualifications
  • A minimum of 4+ years working as a Safety professional in a construction environment, including training experience.
  • A Bachelor's degree in Safety, Health or Environmental Applied Sciences is required or have related strong construction safety experience
  • Have a CHST or ASP certification would be ideal and preferred
  • CPR and First Aid certifications are required
  • OSHA 10hr, OSHA 30hr, OSHA 40hr training required.
  • OSHA 500 preferred.
  • Excellent working knowledge of health and safety management systems; OSHA CFR 1926 standards or the state construction safety regulations.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent customer-service, people and organizational skills.
  • Strong computer skills-experience with Microsoft Office suite and ability to access OSHA information via the internet.
  • Sound knowledge of safety operating processes and procedures.

What you bring to the table:
  • You love safety! It's something you're passionate about and so are we.
  • You are a self-starter and enjoy being responsible for implementing safety programs and protocols within a construction environment.
  • You take initiative. If you don't know something, you go find out.
  • You have a collaborative spirit and enjoy being part of a larger team who works together and takes safety very seriously.
  • You understand how to get the best out of people and what it takes to help people be safer in their construction work environment
  • You enjoy training, coaching and mentoring less experienced safety personnel and helping them to become even better safety people.
  • You have great people skills and can quickly build relationships with many different people. And, you have a knack for quickly building trust and communicating in a way that supports and partners with the field on safety.
  • You have a desire to grow, learn and build a career path with an innovative construction company.

Benefits

As a 100% employee-owned company, we offer a comprehensive benefits package for you and your family:
  • 401(k) plan with 50% company match (no cap) and immediate 100% vesting
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance (100% paid for employee)
  • Annual bonus program based upon performance, achievement, and company profitability
  • Term life, AD&D insurance, and voluntary life insurance
  • Disability income protection insurance
  • Pre-tax flexible spending plans (health and dependent care)
  • Paid parental leave
  • Paid holidays, vacation, and personal time
  • Training/professional development opportunities and company-paid memberships for professional associations and licenses
  • Wellness benefits


About Southland Industries Inc.

Southland Industries is a construction company that specializes in designing, building, and maintaining mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems for commercial, institutional, and industrial clients. The company was founded in 1949 and is headquartered in Columbia, Maryland. Southland Industries has over 30 offices across the United States and employs over 3,000 people. The company has completed projects in a variety of industries, including healthcare, education, government, and data centers. Southland Industries is committed to sustainability and has implemented green building practices in many of its projects.
Learn more about Southland Industries Inc.
Size
3,000 employees
Industry
Net Income
$50 million
5 Year Trend
+5%
Revenue
$1 billion

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