Safety Coordinator 1 / Administrator

Hermanson Company is a standout Mechanical company that has been doing business in the Puget Sound area since 1979. Over the last four decades we have grown from a family owned sheet metal contractor to a partner led full service mechanical construction, design and maintenance provider playing a significant role in the U.S. national construction industry.

By design, Hermanson is a special place to work. Our belief is that people do business with people they like. In keeping with that belief, we strive to hire and retain highly motivated people who are professional, ethically unwavering, and unrelenting in delivering quality results. We are focused on providing a workplace where high performance individuals come together to build dedicated teams driven to accomplish great things for our customers.

People love working at Hermanson, because we all share the same Core Values:

• Clients First – Caring, win-win, value, quality and service attitude 
• Family Matters - Safety, wellness, stability, enjoyment and balance
• Character Matters – Integrity, accountability, passionate, and caring
• Team - Trust, honesty, respect, reliable and inclusive
• Appreciate – Each other, our successes, and enjoy the journey
• Learn, Grow, Innovate – Challenge the status quo and always compete

The Role

We believe that safety is of the utmost importance in the daily operations of all personnel - including subcontractors, suppliers, and vendors.  Everybody has the responsibility to make the safety of themselves and their co-workers of paramount concern and action.  This objective is fundamental to the wellbeing of all personnel in our company, as well as to the efficient execution of our work.  Hermanson is committed to the practice and belief that Safety is An Attitude for Life. 

Safety plays a major role in successful completion of our activities. With this commitment in mind, we strive to assure that no person will work in surroundings or under conditions that are unsafe or dangerous to their health.  We pursue an active, comprehensive accident prevention policy in all our operations.  Collaborating with our General Contractor partners to achieve the goal of Zero Incident worksites is a high priority. As a team, we recognize that construction is an inherently hazardous industry.  Therefore, we work every day and, in every situation, to bring Safety awareness and action to our work and our lives.  

The Safety Coordinator's role is to work with the Team Safety to help us minimize the risk of job-related accidents, monitor operations to eliminate hazardous activities and to promote occupational health and safety awareness.

The salary range for this position is $65,000 to $75,000. (The compensation offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills and experience).

The Role

• Provide general administrative support including typing, copying, routing, faxing, mailing, filing, etc. to the Safety Team.
• Compile and have a ready supply of new hire and safety packets for new union employees.
• Compiled records neatly and concisely to facilitate company-wide gathering of information relating to safety and health.
• Order, receive, stock and track safety inventory.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. 
• Ability to communicate effectively, present information, and respond to questions from managers, clients, customers, and the general public.  Ability to draft routine reports and correspondence.
• Email data into and maintain the Safety data base system.
  • Design and run reports.
  • Identify and recommend project customizations, enhancements, or workarounds to enhance the system.
  • Monitor expiring certification and safety training requirements.
  • Be the SME and administrator for the system.
• Investigate accidents in the shop, incidents, and "near misses" and manages the accident investigation process.
  • Investigate accidents and injuries to determine their causes and to determine whether the incidents were avoidable or can be prevented in the future.
  • Interview customers, managers, and employees to learn about work environments and incidents that lead to accidents or injuries.
• Emergency response: Promptly assists with response to real and perceived emergencies (e.g., hazardous materials spills, fire alarms, odors, indoor air quality concerns), during regular working hours.
• Tour shops on a regular basis with Foremen, Superintendents and Project Managers and assist Field and Shop Foremen in identifying jobsite hazards and conditions, any unsafe employee work habits, and Intervene in unsafe activities or operations.
• Conduct new hire orientation, site-specific safety training for new Hermanson Employees and organize and conduct training for the crews (fork-lift, aerial lift, fall protection, trenching excavation, fall protection, confined space, etc.).
• Administer the random drug and alcohol testing program, including receiving test results and determining impact on driver qualification status.
• Stay abreast of legal changes to safety and health codes.

Accountabilities & KPIs

• 100% of required training and certifications to be met and documented
• OSHA/WISHA compliance audits
• Incident Management

Key Meetings to Attend

• Monthly Safety Committee Meetings
• Foreman Meetings
• Jobs turnover meeting

Capabilities

• Have a basic understanding of WISHA/OSHA and be familiar with DOSH requirements.
• Build and maintain trusting relationships.
• Detail oriented, well organized & able to manage multiple priorities to meet deadlines.
• Must be able to work independently with limited supervision while still being a team player and Must be dependable, organized, and self-motivated.
• Strong presentation skills to be able to speak effectively before small and large groups of managers, customers, and/or employees.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals, to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Physically able to negotiate the difficult conditions often encountered on job sites. This includes the occasional need to climb steep stairs, ride in scissor lifts and boom lifts, and work in hot and cold environments. Must be capable of obtaining customer and general contractor approval to walk job sites.
• This position is required to support field personnel and service our customers on projects. Depending on project requirements this may require full time presence on the site and in some cases, presence before and after the project scheduled hours.  Flexibility on hours and location of work is dependent on project requirements as determined by your supervisor.
• This position requires the ability to walk and maintain balance over rough, icy, or muddy ground, climb stairs and ladders, work safely at heights without fear, and to work effectively while exposed to the weather for long periods.

Education

• High school diploma or GED
• 2 years administrative assistant experience
• 1 years-experience in safety in the construction industry
• Intermediate PC skills, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and the ability to learn and use multiple other types of computer systems.

 

Hermanson offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial future, and professional growth.

• Competitive pay with bonus opportunities
• Medical, prescription, dental & vision coverage with zero to low weekly premiums
• 401(k) with discretionary company match
• Generous paid time off (vacation, sick time, and paid holidays)
• Disability income protection
• Life insurance for employees and eligible dependents
• Optional added protection with critical illness and accident plans
• Career growth & development opportunities
• In-house training programs
• Certificate & tuition reimbursement
• Wellness program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

 

This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship.

Hermanson Co., LLP is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Hermanson does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.