SAFETY COORDINATOR at Arcosa Inc in Newton, Iowa

Job Description:

What you’ll do: 

• In partnership with plant and safety management, plan, lead and participate in plant safety meetings 
  Implement, inspect, and maintain job site and office SDS manuals.


• Train employees in SDS procedures 


• Provide and ensure compliance with information, signs, posters, barriers and other materials to warn of potential and actual safety hazards and to prevent access to hazardous conditions 


• Ensures the implementation, administration, and maintenance of all facility specific EHS programs  


• Assist and participate in all EHS continuous improvements initiatives relating to OSHA, EPA, and best management practices  


• Determine corrective or preventative measures, assign responsibility, and follow up to ensure the corrective measures have been implemented 


• Conduct periodic plant safety inspections to ensure safety procedures are in place, accurate and up to date 


• Provide recommendations and assistance to safety and plant management with respect to plant hazards, employee training, new/safe equipment operation, and safe material or substance utilization 


• Ensure SDS program is maintained, and all necessary personnel is trained on the procedures. Manage hazardous materials control program, review samples, and test for hazardous materials prior to the start of operations 


• Ensure all safety communication and information is developed and disseminated in a timely manner 


• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner that engages 


• Frequently communicate with Business Leadership and Corporate Safety to keep them apprised of pertinent issues 


• Maintain training records in the employee files. 

What you’ll need: 

• Bachelor’s degree in safety science, safety management, industrial hygiene, environmental science, occupational health, engineering or other industrial discipline work experience preferred. 


• Equivalent work experience of 1-3 years in an Industrial/Manufacturing Environment 


• Certifications preferred: 
  
  
  
  • Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
  
  
  • Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH)
  
  
  • Associates Safety Professional (ASP)
  
  
  • Graduate Safety Professional (GSP) 
  
  
  
  


• Knowledge of:  
  
  
  
  • Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA)  
  
  
  • American National Standards Institute (ANSI)  
  
  
  • National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)  
  
  
  • Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)  
  
  
  • Workers Compensation regulations 
  
  
  
  


• Ability to deal with situations involving sensitive and confidential company information 


• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize and complete multiple projects in a timely manner 


• Ability to make decisions and operate independently with respect to complex issues and business requirements.  

 Working Conditions: 

• Full-time position 


• Work environment includes plant, warehouse, production and non-production areas and plant grounds which operate 3 shifts and frequent weekend shifts 


• This position may require work/maintenance coverage beyond the normal hours, shift, and on weekends/holidays 


• Ability to tolerate both high and low temperatures, loud noises typical of a manufacturing plant 

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