Safety Coordinator

Safety Coordinator                                    Orangeburg, SC

COMPANY PROFILE:

Company is over 140 years old

Orangeburg facility is one of 6 manufacturing sites for this company

Services a variety of industries including Electric Utility, Oil & Gas, Chemical, Military Bases, Railroad, Hospitals, Transit, Pulp and Paper, and more.

Committed to a high level of customer service

WHAT THIS COMPANY OFFERS YOU:

• Medical and Dental Insurance
• Stock allotment after 3 years
• 401k with match
• Education Reimbursement 

THE ROLE YOU WILL PLAY:

Reports to the plant superintendent and works closely with Human Resources

This role coordinates with other plant personnel and the corporate Director of Safety & Environmental.  Responsible for leading plants Safety Program, ensuring a safe workplace for employees and compliance with applicable regulatory standards

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local safety and environmental regulations
• Conduct all safety related training
• Maintain OSHA 300, 300A, and 301 logs
• Coordinate and track the Job Safety Observation program
• Develop and perform Job Safety Hazard Analyses
• Lead safety meetings, report minutes, and ensure follow-up / correction of safety issues
• Lead all accident/near-miss investigations, prepare reports as necessary
• Develop and lead plant Safety Ambassador program
• Administer Safety Tour program
• Evaluate and make recommendations on proper PPE
• Act as primary liaison to Travelers
• Schedule industrial Hygiene testing
• Track return-to-work program and modified duty program until employee is released to full duty
• Responsible for tracking and reporting all safety metrics

BACKGROUND PROFILE:

·         Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Health and Safety or related, will also consider Associates degree

·         Broad knowledge of federal, state, and local health and safety rules

·         Broad knowledge of appropriate emergency protocols

·         Ability to learn job site machinery, processes, and products as related to safety issues

·         Strong organizational skills