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Mullins Mechanical

Sr. Safety Coordinator

Mullins Mechanical, Canton, Mississippi, United States

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Job Description

Job Description

The Senior Safety Coordinator at Mullins Mechanical and Welding (Mullins) reports to the Corporate Safety Manager and is responsible for overseeing Mullins' Safety Program on multiple jobsites. They ensure all employees are trained on the Safety Program and act as a resource for safety related issues at the job-site level. The overall goal of the Sr. SC is to protect Mullins' interests and support employees and on-site supervision so they can successfully complete a quality project safely with zero incidents, while promoting and enhancing client relationships and the company image. The Sr. SC will be responsible for managing multiple projects and building relationships with multiple clients, general contractors, and owners.

Leadership The Sr. SC is responsible for ensuring the Site Safety Coordinator has implemented the Mullins' Safety program on their assigned jobsites. The Sr. SC monitors the progress and effectiveness of the program on-site and recommends and executes improvements when necessary through the Site Safety Coordinator, Project Managers and Superintendents on-site. In addition to overseeing the Mullin's Safety program on-site the Sr. SC shall also assist the Site Safety Coordinator in monitor training needs and schedule required training as needed for all employees on-site.

The Sr. SC supports and promotes Mullins' safety culture. They use discretion, independent judgement, and professional skills to plan and implement safety policies and procedures from the corporate policy list that apply to the jobsites scope and needs. The Sr. SC shall also make recommendations to the Corporate Safety Manager on policy updates, reviews or changes.

The Sr. SC is responsible for attending job start-up meetings and reporting special needs or requirements to the Corporate Safety Manager to plan ahead for the success of the jobsite.

The Sr. SC is responsible for creating a culture and working environment where safety is planned into every task.

The Sr. SC should make recommendations to improve processes and procedures and look for ways to continuously improve Mullins' Safety Program and related policies and procedures. It is imperative that the Sr. SC report all near misses, injuries, incidents, property damage, etc. so Mullins can learn from the on-site mistakes and put controls in place to prevent future events from occurring.

The Sr. SC collaborates with the Site Safety Coordinator and other Project Management team members to create and maintain emergency response and crisis management plans at the beginning of their assigned jobsites.

The Sr. SC conducts documented safety audits when visiting their jobsites. The Sr. SC shall also conduct periodic site walks with Clients, GC's, Project Managers, Superintendents, Foreman, and Crew. The Sr. SC will debrief the Site Safety Coordinator, Project Managers, Superintendents and Foreman of the audit findings and make recommendations on areas in need of improvement. The Sr. SC will act as a resource to ensure audit findings are corrected and site improves for over all safety and quality.

The Sr. SC's ensure project field documentation related to safety is being properly processed and maintained. Such as, SDS logs, Safety Manuals, Visitor logs (as required) documented inspections, etc.

Additionally, the Sr. SC is an overall resource for the site project teams and will be assigned task by the Corporate Safety Manager that may include admin documentation, lessons learned calls, accident investigations, on-site coverage for extended periods of time, emergency travel, etc.

Training In addition to monitoring, managing, and verifying the completion of on-site new hire safety orientations, the Sr. SC will identify training needs of field staff in order to develop and implement safety awareness initiatives that improve safety performance and meet regulatory requirements. They will assist the Site Safety Coordinator schedule training seminars and acknowledge and celebrate the safe behaviors and actions of others.

The Sr. SC reports all employee safety training and certifications done on site to allow for proper tracking at the corporate level.

Construction The Sr. SC attends the project hand-off meeting as well as any subsequent safety specific meetings with the Client.

Mullins' expectation is that their safety policies and procedures meet or exceed OSHA standards. Mullins will comply with Owner's and GC's safety policies, unless those standards are less than Mullins', in which case Mullins' safety standards will apply. The Sr. SC will assist the Corporate Safety Manager and the project teams in a gap analysis to determine the governing standard.

The Sr. SC investigates all incidents and near misses. The Sr. SC will review the Accident, Incident or Near Miss Investigation Reports, and ensure appropriate reporting to the Corporate Safety Manager, the client, Mullins' Project Management team and HR. The Sr. SC will collaborate with the Project Management team and HR to ensure post-accident drug and alcohol tests are completed.

Senior Safety Coordinator Job Responsibilities and Requirements

Responsibilities

Support and promote Mullins' safety culture at the jobsite levels. Use discretion, independent judgement, and professional skills to plan and implement safety policies and procedures from the corporate policy list that apply to the jobsites scope and needs. Implement and make recommendations to improve Mullins' policies, processes, and procedures. Keep abreast of all local, state, and federal construction-related safety regulations and laws. Collaborate with the Project Management team to create and maintain emergency response and crisis management plans. Ensure completion of on-site new hire safety orientations. Identify training needs of field staff and assist Site Safety Coordinators in scheduling required training. Acknowledge and celebrate safe behaviors and actions of others. Attend and participate in GC/subcontractor start-up meetings as needed. Provide guidance, consultation, and reinforcement to Site Safety Coordinators, Superintendents, Project Managers, and other personnel regarding safety policies. Conduct regular safety audits and review safety compliance of work on jobsites. Develop action steps to correct deficiencies. Prepare and distribute detailed audit reports and findings to on-site management. Conduct follow ups to ensure corrective measures have been implemented. Ensure project field documentation related to safety is being properly processed and maintained. Assist the Project Management team with creating and executing Site-Specific Safety Plans. Assist with OSHA site visits and inspections if the jobsite is visited by OSHA. Ensure Mullins Safety Analyses (MSAs) are completed and reviewed as needed, unless client's form meets or exceeds information requested on MSA. Investigate all incidents and near misses, complete an Accident, Incident or Near Miss Investigation Report, and ensure appropriate reporting to Corporate Safety Manager, the client Safety Manager, and Mullins' Project Management team, HR. Collaborate with the Project Management team and HR to ensure post-accident drug and alcohol tests are completed. Solicit feedback from personnel regarding areas of concern, issues, or opportunities for improvement, and advise the Mullins President. Represent Mullins in community and industry safety groups and programs Maintain detailed safety files and records on site such as SDS, Inspection logs, etc. Provide advice on potential job safety requirements that will impact project cost or project delivery. Ensure PPE requirements are met by all employees on-site. Ensure safety equipment inspection records are maintained. Collaborate with the project team to ensure safety planning is built into the project schedule. Interface and collaborate with the Owner or GC Safety Representative, Mullins Project Management team during project close out to develop lessons learned. Coordinate with HR to ensure random drug screens are completed. Conduct daily site observations both Positive and Negative to document daily improvements and areas needing improvement. Build proficiency with ProCore.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in construction safety management (an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered). OSHA 510 Certification required. OSHA 500 preferred. First Aid/CPR/AED Certification. Safety

training/certifications

in areas such as Fall Protection, Scaffolding, Excavation and Trenching, HAZCOM, etc. BCSP or other safety certifications preferred. Ability to travel to job sites and to stay at remote locations for extended period of time. Excellent English written and verbal communication skills. Strong interpersonal and

conflict/resolution

skills. Strong problem-solving skills and ability to find solutions in a timely manner. Ability to work long hours (10 or more hours per day). Ability to walk long distances / Ability to stand for long periods of time. Must be able to push/pull more than 10lbs on a regular basis and be able to traverse uneven terrain, stairwells, ladder ways, and other vertical means of access/egress. Ability to manage multiple projects nationwide and successfully build itineraries for travel. Procore understanding and knowledge preferred. Knowledge on auditing systems and reporting preferred.

This Position will cover multiple projects across Mississippi Join Us Mullins Mechanical ranked #243 on the 2024 ENR Top Specialty Contractors list, #48 in the Nation and #5 in the Southeast among Firms in Mechanical. We're proud to be one of the fastest growing privately held companies in America. We're a self-performing specialty contractor specializing in design-build applications, HVAC systems, plumbing, process piping systems, boiler and chiller systems, equipment installation and rigging, plant relocation and maintenance, fire protection, and metal fabrication. Our projects are often in industrial and heavy commercial environments such as manufacturing facilities, automotive plants, chemical plants, distribution centers, warehouses, data centers, and other large facilities.