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Description:

KWH Constructors, Inc is a privately owned, growing steel erector with a construction engineering subsidiary (Somerset Construction Engineering). We are looking for a Field Safety Coordinator to join our team in the Seattle area. 

Responsibilities:

• On site and field safety representative.
• Conduct site audits, lead training courses, hold weekly safety meetings, facilitate safety committee meetings, perform accident investigation, ensure safety policies and procedures are implemented. 
• Ensure employees have proper training and PPE.
• Assemble and maintain site safety documentation (hot work permits, GFCI inspections, confined space permits, excavation permits, etc.) as defined in the Site Specific Safety Plan and Safety Manual.
• Develop the Site Specific Safety Plan for the project alongside the project team; ensure subcontractors and vendors implement their safety plans and comply with KWH’s Site Specific Safety Plan.
• Ensure safety boards, equipment, and site-specific materials are supplied at each site.
• Manage Accident Prevention Program and update codes and regulations as needed.
• Oversee job site HCSS Safety and general safety audits, ensuring corrective safety observations are documented and safety violations are corrected immediately.
• Represent KWH in matters relating to OSHA including inspections and citations.
• Encourage innovative thinking by the project team to increase the safety awareness of the project.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintain knowledge of Company values and strategic plan.
• Maintain current contacts, and development new contacts, in the construction industry with a view to sourcing new opportunities in Washington State and other US markets.
• Be an ambassador of the Company both internally and externally while liaising with Clients, Owners, and Unions.

Skills/Eligibility:

• 0-4 years of construction experience, preferably including structural steel installation or heavy civil construction.
• Degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Safety, or a related field of study. Years of experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
• CHST, ASP, and or GSP certifications are preferred.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations and hazard recognition, record keeping, and injury management skills.
• Working knowledge of computers and experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power BI and Smartsheet.
• Experience with HCSS Safety is advantageous.
• Ability to collect and interpret data and apply it in a practical approach.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Good attention to detail, with the ability to recognize discrepancies.
• Strong work ethic - willing to do what it takes to get the job done.
• Technical knowledge of the following is required: Asbestos exposure; Lead exposure; Flammable storage; Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (Hazwoper); Respirator fit training; Equipment – Crane, Scissor Lift, Boom Lift, Forklift, etc.; Rigging / Signaling; Fall Protection; Confined Space; Scaffolding; Trench / Excavation; Blood-borne pathogens; Electrical safety; Defensive Driving; and Flagging.
• The ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Able to interact professionally with all levels of management while simultaneously managing a diversified workload and challenging situations efficiently and effectively.
• CPR/First Aid, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification, and OSHA/MSHA instructor certifications are preferred.
• Ability to freely access all points of a construction site in wide-ranging climates and environments.