Safety Coordinator

V&S Galvanizing, LLC has over 100 years of experience in Hot Dip Galvanizing and we are the leader in the steel coating industry. Today we operate over 9 galvanizing plants in the U.S., featuring exceptional service to small fabricators as well as companies known worldwide.

We have a full-time opening available for a Safety Coordinator that will be based out of our office in Perth Amboy, New Jersey and that will require travel to our other facilities in nearby states from Pennsylvania to Massachusetts.

 Job description: Under the supervision of the Safety Manager, the primary responsibility of the Safety Coordinator is supporting the Company’s safety initiatives and safety loss control programs. Ensures the company continues to exceed in the industry standards of environmental and OSHA regulations. 

Responsibilities:

• Clearly articulates Company’s safety vision, objectives, strategies, policies, and procedures to support a safety culture dedicated to behaviors which lead to best-in- class results.
• Contributes to building a best-in-class safety culture by 1) anticipating problems and providing solutions, 2) sharing knowledge with and providing training to employee teams, 3) interacting with clients, subcontractors, and inspectors, and 4) creating an environment of learning, mentoring, and empowerment to promote employee engagement.
• Ensures safety and health training meets the needs of internal and external (client and regulating entities) requirements, so staff has the safety training to safely perform tasks and jobs.
• Conducts hazard assessment activities by 1) completing safety inspections, and 2) analyzing inspection and incident data to identify opportunities to develop preventive and corrective practices.
• Reviewing and updating Safety Program
• Coordinate investigations when unsafe acts or incidents occur to ensure corrective actions are imposed to minimize ongoing risk

 Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Management, EHS, Engineering or equivalent related fields.  

• Technical knowledge of manufacturing and construction related OSHA, MSHA, federal, state, and local regulatory standards, 30- or 40-hour OSHA Training
• Ability to recognize hazardous situations and implement effective corrective practices.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality with company and client information.
• A valid driver’s license
• Strong organizational skills to include Microsoft office, excel and equivalent programs
• Ability to travel to different sites, to include unscheduled travel when needed. 

 Compensation:

 A meaningful compensation package will be developed that includes:

• Competitive Pay.
• Paid Time Off.
• Paid Holidays.
• Premium benefit package; Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability options for employee and family.
• 401k program with company match.
• Company vehicle provided

Scheduled:  Mon- Fri 8-5, requires flexibility ability to meet production times when needed. Consistent travel required. 40% to 50%
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