Project Site Safety Coordinator

Title: Project Site Safety Coordinator
Location: Mount Sterling, KY
Company: Fortune 100 Food & Beverage Manufacturing (FuseGlobal has worked with this company for 20 years)
Initial term: 8 months (position expected to run longer)
Schedule: Mon-Fri on site (Role 1: 7am - 3:30pm; Role 2: 9am - 5:30pm)

About This Role: We are seeking a Project Site Safety Coordinator to ensure safety at our client site in Mount Sterling, KY.

Daily Routine:

• Ensure that a documented pre-shift daily safety briefing is conducted with the project team to discuss any potential hazards or safety concerns for the day.
• If the project operates on multiple shifts, complete a safety coordinator shift handoff to discuss the outgoing and incoming shift, highlighting points of safety focus.
• Inspect the work area to ensure compliance with safety regulations and identify any potential hazards.
• Issue, approve, and close daily required Permits to Work, Risk Predictions, and inspections throughout the day to ensure that all safety protocols are being followed.
• Provide safety training and guidance to workers as needed.
• Review and update safety procedures and protocols, as necessary.
• Investigate and report any accidents or incidents that occur on site.
• Attend project meetings to provide updates on safety performance and address any safety-related concerns, including daily updates to the Project Manager assigned to the project.
• Monitor the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) by all workers.
• Maintain accurate records of safety inspections, incidents, and training.

Weekly Routine:

• Provide weekly documented training sessions (toolbox talks) to workforce that is pertinent to the work being performed.
• Conduct a comprehensive safety inspection of the entire work site, including equipment, machinery, and work areas. (using a standardized safety inspection checklist).
• Review and update the project's safety plan and procedures, including evaluating the upcoming work and generating all required work plans (i.e., Critical Lift Plan, Line Break Plan, etc.).
• Conduct safety meetings with subcontractors to address any safety issues or concerns.
• Review and analyze safety performance data to identify trends and areas for improvement, including compiling cumulative data for risk predictions completed, permits completed, and work hours utilizing the Safety Pyramid.
• Conduct safety training sessions for new workers or subcontractors joining the project.
• Coordinate with the project team to ensure that safety requirements are incorporated into the project schedule and plans.
• Review and update safety signage and communication materials on site.
• Conduct safety audits of subcontractors to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
• Provide safety updates with factory project stakeholders on safety performance and address any concerns.

Monthly Routine:

• Conduct a thorough review of the project's safety performance (including ISN reviews) and identify areas for improvement.
• Review and update the project's safety policies and procedures based on lessons learned and industry best practices.
• Conduct safety training sessions for all workers to reinforce safety protocols and address any emerging issues.
• Conduct a safety culture assessment to evaluate the project's overall safety climate and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Review and update the project's emergency response plan and procedures.
• Conduct documented safety meetings with subcontractors and suppliers to address any safety concerns or issues.
• Conduct a comprehensive safety audit of the entire project, including documentation, equipment, and work practices.
• Coordinate with project stakeholders to ensure that safety requirements are being met and address any safety-related concerns.
• Review and update safety signage and communication materials on site.
• Prepare and submit safety performance reports to project management and regulatory authorities as required.
• Provide safety updates for the Monthly Project Steering Committee meetings, specifically on safety performance, and address any concerns, all using the Safety Methodology, Safety Pyramid.
• Participate in the PDE, project close out, meetings and documents to highlight safety strengths and opportunities from the comprehensive project close out perspective.

What You Bring:

• OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety Certification (required)

• Current CPR/AED certification

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in a safety role with primary responsibility for contractor safety oversight within a general construction environment

• Demonstrated experience with:

  • Electronic Permit-to-Work (ePTW) systems

  • Lift planning and equipment rigging inspections

  • Lockout/Tagout/Tryout (LOTO/LOTOTO) programs

  • Safety coaching and field-based safety leadership

  • Scaffold inspection and compliance verification

• Ability to read, interpret, and apply engineering drawings, specifications, and construction documents

• Strong capability to identify safety risks, assess compliance gaps, and effectively communicate corrective actions to contractors and project teams

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to influence safe work practices across multiple disciplines

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate's degree or higher in Occupational Safety, Construction Management, Engineering, Industrial Technology, or a related field
• OSHA 500 Trainer Certification and/or OSHA 510 Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the Construction Industry Certification
• Extensive, demonstrated field experience in construction safety management may be considered in lieu of formal educational qualifications
• Experience supporting large capital projects, contractor management programs, and industrial construction activities

Note: Equivalent combinations of education, certifications, and relevant safety experience will be considered, with significant hands-on construction safety experience receiving strong consideration.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Up to $64.00 per hour + Overtime
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Disability insurance
  

About FuseGlobal:
FuseGlobal is a partnership of people and brand-leading companies, working together to make things run better. For 25 years we have brought functionality to complex business and production processes and supply chains, resulting in enterprises that run smarter and more sustainably. Interested in digital manufacturing, industrial engineering, supply chain management, all-things tech, and energy & the environment? This is where we live. Engage with us!
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