Safety Coordinator – Construction
Zenith Tech, Inc. a Walbec Group Company
Waukesha, WI
Are you looking for an exciting career in road, highway, and bridge construction? Zenith Tech of the Walbec Group has a place for hard working, loyal, and driven people like you. Come work with us as a Safety Coordinator within our Construction division and enjoy a family-focused, progressive culture. Our approach is driven by an involved focus on Safety and efficiency, resulting in us being a leader in the heavy and highway construction industry.
The Company:
The Walbec Group of companies is currently in its third generation of family leadership producing high-quality construction materials and delivering unparalleled professional design, engineering, and construction services.
- Multi-year Milwaukee Business Journal Best Place to Work honoree and a Best Place to Work by Employ Humanity.
- Associated with many exciting state, municipal, federal, and commercial projects. Check out our website for a complete list of interesting projects. walbecgroup.com
- Proud Partner of the Green Bay Packers.
The Position:
In this role you will administer safety programs, training, and management controls in assigned regions to mitigate loss potential. Ensure compliance of safety programs by all employees and any subcontractor(s) on project sites while following Walbec’s core values.
Role and Responsibilities
- Primary focus is to uphold OSHA, MSHA, Company, Site Specific safety standards and programs on job site
- Be a leader and role model for safety
- Be willing and able to perform weekly safety meetings in front of large crowds
- Able to train employees on various tasks
- Be involved in incident investigations and complete necessary incident forms
- Responsible for overseeing sub-contractor safety
- Be on sites/in the field 80 to 90 percent of the time
- Attend, Facilitate, and Organize daily & weekly safety meetings
- Conduct and Facilitate and Weekly safety inspections
- Conduct, organize, and schedule site visits and audits
- Provide Safety Policy guidance and interpretation to field when appropriate
- Ensure countermeasures are properly identified to prevent reoccurrence by utilizing a robust incident investigation process
- Analyze trends and metrics in partnership with the Safety Team to develop solutions, programs, and policies
- Maintain Safety Information System records and compile reports from database
- Other duties as assigned
*Please note this position will require frequent travel
The Benefits:
Team members at the Walbec Group are offered competitive pay and benefits that align with our values while supporting good health and a balanced life now and into the future. Additionally, we offer a range of opportunities for professional development and career growth that help us all to be successful.
We have the usual suspects like dental, vision, life, flex, EAP, PTO and holidays. We are big fans of our “no premium medical plan” and HRA contribution (with participation in wellness initiatives), company-paid short-and long-term disability with company contribution, paid parental leave, profit sharing, and a robust Walbec training program.
The Candidate:
- Bachelor’s degree in Health and Safety
- Valid Driver’s License and satisfactory driving record
- OSHA 500 certification
- First Aid/CPR certified
- High knowledge of OSHA 1910 & 1926 rules and regulations
- Demonstrated knowledge of all other applicable federal, state, and local safety and health regulations
- Must possess a theoretical and practical knowledge of regulatory standards
- Must have exceptional skills in building interpersonal relationships, including a high degree of judgment, diplomacy, and ability to influence others
- Ability to drive decision making process to conclusions/solutions
- Ability to interact with employees at all levels
- Self-directed and motivated
Why Should You Apply?
First, because we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture here at the Walbec Group. Our leadership understands the unique abilities and differences of our team members drive innovation and growth. When you choose Walbec, you’ll be welcomed into a supportive environment where all team members feel heard, respected, and valued.
- Excellent wages and benefits packages.
- Job security in our role as an essential company providing infrastructure services.
- Growth opportunities working alongside and learning from experienced industry professionals.
- Be involved in innovative and exciting projects throughout the local area and the state.
- Family-oriented, supportive culture.
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action employer and it is our practice to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants. In addition, it is the policy of the Company to comply with applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in each locality in which the Company has employees. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply!
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