Safety Coordinator- Bilingual (English/Spanish)

POSITION: Bilingual Safety Coordinator (English/Spanish)

LOCATION: Bellevue, 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