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Cimco Resources is an Employee-Owned company that offers competitive salary and benefits to include medical, dental, vision, company-paid life insurance, Paid-Time Off Policy, as well as 401(k).
Job Description:
The Safety Coordinator achieves operational health and safety goals through a proven, pro-active approach in safety management. Working closely with facility leadership, the Safety Coordinator will develop consistent and uniform safety practices specific to the site’s operational safety hazards. This position is responsible for implementing safety programs and assisting with environmental programs monitoring and training for their assigned region.
Work Location:
This position will be based out of Cimco Resources Headquarters in Loves Park IL. This position will be on site Monday-Friday and may need to be available outside of normal business hours, to respond to emergencies and other business needs. Travel throughout the state of Illinois to Cimco Resource facilities monthly will be required.
The Safety Coordinator works in the following essential functions by area:
Health & Safety (H&S)
Leads and coordinates the implementation and monitoring of the effectiveness of the safety and health program.
Implementing processes and training necessary to ensure compliance.
Uses knowledge, skills, and abilities to develop safety programs specific to the hazards of the operations.
Assists with coaching all employees on safety related issues.
Assist with management of contractor safety to meet regulatory and company requirements.
Supports, leads and reviews incident investigation reports.
Leads, coordinates, and conducts Safety program auditing.
Regional Operational Safety
Works closely with operations and management to understand industry specific equipment and associated health and safety risks.
Works with each manager to identify incident trends and solutions to prevent any future injuries.
Performs incident and injury investigation, root cause analysis and ensures corrective actions are developed to prevent repeat events.
Working knowledge of: Local/State/Federal Safety requirements; NFPA compliance; National Electric Code; Workers Compensation implications.
Acts as a technical resource responsible for maintaining specific programs such as contractor safety, fall prevention, illness and injury prevention programs, accident investigations, hazard communication, emergency action plan(s) and ergonomics programs.
Evaluates equipment design, administrative procedures, and training requirements to establish best management practices and safe work practices.
Provides safety coaching/assistance to develop managers and safety teams.
The Safety Coordinator should have the following qualifications:
2 - 3 years’ heavy industrial safety experience required.
Strong knowledge of OSHA and ANSI standards, as well as safety best practices.
Staying up to date on regulatory standards and recommending updates based upon changes.
Knowledge, skills, and ability to execute local, state, and federal health and safety laws and other government compliance regulations.
Experience in heavy manufacturing or industrial environment required.
Knowledge and experience in collecting, managing, and analyzing various data and trends in health & safety behavior and compliance.
Must make recommendations to effectively resolve problems or issues by using judgment that is consistent with standards, practices, policies, procedures, and/or government law.
Experience with Safety Management Systems is strongly preferred.
Must be personally responsible and accountable for achieving performance goals as well as those of a team and have a proven track record of building credible relationships.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite required.
Effective written and oral communication skills within a culturally diverse environment required.
Valid driver’s license and the ability to drive an automobile.
Overnight Travel is required.
A flexible schedule is critical to support the region’s operational needs and to respond to urgent matters.
Ability to multi-task and prioritize based upon urgency.
Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
The Safety Coordinator should be able to perform the following physical activities required (with or without reasonable accommodation):
Ability to lift and carry up to 20 pounds frequently, walk or otherwise negotiate around physical barriers as would be found in a manufacturing facility, warehouse, or metal recycling scrap yard.
Ability to sit for up to 6 hours per day; keyboard for 1-3 hours per day; and be mobile for extended periods of time, up to several hours per day.
Visual acuity required to perform close detail work to input and retrieve data from a computer; read and interpret figures on reports; conduct physical facilities inspections; and drive.
The Safety Coordinator will work in the following environmental conditions:
Exposure to physical operations and equipment both inside and outside ranging from office environments to metal recycling yards that are loud, dusty and weather sensitive.
