Job Description
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide guidance to managers and supervisors in all matters related to safety, health, and environmental.
- Maintain the Safety Program to comply with Company, OSHA, and TCEQ requirements.
- Perform routine tasks required to administer occupational safety and health matters.
- Investigate accidents that occur onsite and identify probable causes of the incident.
- Maintain documentation of the company's safety procedures, accidents, and related events.
- Administer Hazard Communication Program and maintain Safety Data Sheet files and books to ensure availability of latest updates to all employees.
- Create and implement safety plans while ensuring that they are being followed daily.
- Educate employees on safety standards and expectations as well as safe machinery operations.
- Oversee employee safety training and activities (weekly training, evacuation drills, toolbox talks, safety committee meetings, etc.)
- Ensure all environmental / health certifications are current (air/water permits, respirator fit testing, audiometric testing, etc.)
- Ensure all equipment inspections are current and defective equipment is repaired or disposed of and replaced as appropriate.
- Ensure all safety training and certifications are kept current (rigger certifications, forklift operator certifications, first aid/CPR training, etc.)
- Ensure all annual reviews are completed (Lockout Tagout observations, JHAs, Safety procedures, etc.)
- Ensure Safety audits are completed as required and conduct safety observation reports on a regular basis.
- Provide recommendations for improving safety in the workplace.
- Function as liaison between management and external safety agencies.
- Ensure first aid supplies are stocked.
EDUCATION, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
- High School Diploma required.
- 2 years minimum experience as a Safety Coordinator or similar position.
- Prefer OSHA 30-hour construction.
- Certified Powered Industrial Truck Trainer preferred.
- Experience in Precast or Structural is preferred but will train the right candidate.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent people skills to ensure good relationships.
- Ability to meet deadlines.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/ ADA ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Must be able to walk long distances and periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Must be able to sit, stand, walk, kneel, bend, reach, climb stairs, squat, grasp, and twist for extended periods.
- Must be able to wear personal protective equipment such as leather boots, hard hats, safety glasses, and hearing protection when going into production areas.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- This is an indoor/outdoor office work environment.
This position profile identifies the key responsibilities and expectations for performance. It cannot encompass all specific job tasks that an employee may be required to perform. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform job-related duties as may be assigned by his/her supervisor.
Wells is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, disability, or protected Veteran status.
Wells participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your I-9 Form information to confirm you are authorized to work in the U.S.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS Wells values our employees and is committed to providing a competitive and comprehensive benefits package. We offer paid holidays, health, dental and vision insurance, as well as flex spending for medical and daycare, a health savings account, and 401(k) plan with profit sharing. We'll also pay your premium for short- and long-term disability, and life insurance.*
*Please note that the benefits listed here are for non-union employees. Benefits for union employees are covered under separate collective bargaining agreements which can be obtained through their union business agent or their HR representative. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
Job Tags
Holiday work, Full time, Temporary work, For contractors, Outdoor, Long distance,