Safety Coordinator (#565)

Global Edge is an international staffing firm connecting projects worldwide with the industry’s most talented project professionals. We work with high level technical and commercial personnel across multiple industries including Oil and Gas, Energy, Renewables, Infrastructure, Automotive and Motorsports, IT, Marine, Mining, and more. With offices strategically located worldwide, Global Edge is known for the highest level of delivery for our clients and contractors.

Position Overview

Our team is currently looking for a Safety Coordinator for one of our clients. The Safety Coordinator would report to the Turnaround Manager. 

Essential Functions

•    Strong organizational, interpersonal and planning skills. Strong leadership abilities.

•    Demonstrates strong follow up skills

•    Ability to juggle multiple projects simultaneously.

•    Ability to accurately perform other duties as assigned.

•    Understands safety standards as outlined by the client. 

Responsibilities & Essential Duties

•    Leads daily safety meetings

•    Verifies all turnaround safety processes have been fully implemented

•    Verify receipt and quality of training documentation received e.g., forklift certification

•    Follows up to ensure correct actions have been implemented for any incidents and near-miss reporting.

•    Ensures that federal, provincial, and local laws, regulations, rules, and codes are observed by contractors.

•    Assist, with plan to implement move in/out contractor safety training for employee orientation programs.

•    Identify and evaluate hazardous conditions and practices in the client’s workplace during on-site inspections to audit physical conditions and safe work practices.

•    Participate in the safety observation program, submit feedback, and assure documents are begin submitted and tracked accordingly.

•    Provide advice and counseling for all compliance regulations.

•    Compile, analyze, and interpret incident report data to develop corrective actions to eliminate risk. Assure compliance to company safety policy handbook and site-specific policies.

•    Participate in safety walks & audits, provide positive correction advice to employees working at risk.

•    Uphold and communicate high standards of housekeeping in assigned areas and on all job sites. Conduct frequent formal housekeeping inspections of plant areas.

Qualifications (Education, Experience, & Skills)

•    5+ years of experience in Safety Coordinator role in refinery or petrochemical industry

•    Degree in health and safety related discipline and /or hold current CSP preferred

•    Subject matter expertise in understanding regulatory policies from OSHA, MSHA, NFPA, NEC, CGA, etc.

•    Demonstrated expertise and commitment in applying Corporate safety policies and procedures

•    Demonstrated experience in site auditing, assessment, and coaching

•    Good interpersonal, communication, training, and influence skills

•    Motivated Positive Safety Attitude

•    Demonstrated leadership skills

•    Good organizational and project management skills.

•    Training and experience in incident investigation

•    Microsoft Office Suite proficiency (Word, Excel, Power point)

Performance Standard

•    Willing to work a wide variety of scheduled days and hours, following strict fatigue management guidelines.

•    Works professionally and harmoniously with co-workers, supervisors, management, support personnel, program participants, and business-related persons.

•    Utilizes positive and constructive attitude toward resolution of problems and conflicts.

•    Accepts direction, criticism, and supervision.

•    Demonstrates ability to remain calm in demanding situations.

•    Ability to work within and promote a teamwork philosophy.

•    Makes good use of time, completing assigned tasks in a timely manner.

Global Edge Group, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Global Edge Group, LLC does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.