Safety Coordinator

Description:

Position Title: Safety Coordinator

Department: Safety Department

Reports To: Director of Safety

FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt

Job Type: Full-Time

Classification: Office

About Piping Technology & Products (PT&P)Founded in 1978 and based in Houston, TX, PT&P is a leading manufacturer of engineered pipe supports and other piping system products used in power, refining, chemical, and related industries. We’re known for fast turnaround, reliable quality, and a strong commitment to helping our customers keep critical infrastructure running. With a wide range of in-house capabilities, PT&P continues to grow while staying focused on innovation, service, and long-term partnerships. Join our team and help deliver solutions that keep critical infrastructure running safely and efficiently.

Position Summary

The Safety Coordinator is a self-motivated individual who monitors workplace activities to promote and ensure employee compliance with applicable Health, Safety and Environmental regulations. The Safety Coordinator assists the safety staff by identifying and eliminating workplace injuries, accidents, and health problems. This position is above entry level and requires experience and the below described knowledge base.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that all codes are observed such as Federal, State, and Local laws and regulations to include OSHA, DOT, EPA, and NFPA.
• Assist upper safety management with all recordkeeping and reporting requirements.
• Assist in conducting accident/injury investigations and illness exposure monitoring.
• Assist with the maintenance of all required safety and health documents/files.
• Assist with the evaluation of the effectiveness of the hazard control systems, policies, and procedures and recommend changes that reflect improved opportunities to eliminate workplace accidents and injuries.
• Assist in new employee orientation training and demonstrate the ability to identify and assist with the delivery of a variety of training topics.
• Conducts safety inspections and safety audits.
• Medical Interface: Coordinate transportation of injured or ill employees to medical facilities.

Requirements:

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Good communication skills.
• Capable of working independently when needed.
• Must have a favorable driving record over the last 3 years
• Must be able to be placed on stand-by or on call when away from the site when needed.
• Language Ability: Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Write routine reports and correspondence. Speak effectively before groups of employees.
• Mathematical Ability: Add and subtract two digit numbers and multiply/divide with 10's and 100's. Perform these operations using units of American weight measurement, volume and distance.
• Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Ability to work in both Hot and Cold environments with only accommodations as required by OSHA. Must be able to work and function outdoors as well as with high noise and dusty conditions. Operations are 24 hours, 365 days a year. Must be willing to work night shifts for extended periods of time (months) and or rotating shifts, to include weekends, and holidays when necessary. Must be able to work entire shifts and all days that a candidate is scheduled to work.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Must be able to climb stairs and ladders without any difficulty.
• Must be able to work at elevation.
• Must be able to push and pull up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs., repeatedly throughout the work shift.
• Must be able and willing to wear a respirator when needed.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma
• Minimum of 7+ years safety experience
• General HSE regulatory knowledge
• Good knowledge of the occupational hazards (General Industry and Manufacturing) and Industry safety rules and regulations.
• NCCER Construction Site Safety Technician
• OSHA 30 - General Industry
• Experience working within manufacturing industry

Preferred

• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
• Current Haz-Woper 40 hr certification
• CSHO – Certified Safety and Health Official (General industry) - certification a plus
• Emergency Response experience that can be proven as a responder
• Bilingual (English/Spanish)
• Fire Department response training is a plus