Safety Coordinator Senior

Metropolitan St Louis Sewer District•St. Louis, MO

15h

About The Position

The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District provides comprehensive wastewater and storm water management services to residents and businesses in both St. Louis City and County. As one of the most recognized employers in the region and a fixture in the downtown area, MSD employs over 900 individuals in a wide-range of roles including skilled crafts and laborers, engineering, information technology, finance, human resources and administration support. We invite you to be part of the team!

Responsibilities

Develops and implements safety programs for both General Industry (OSHA 1910) and Construction Industry (OSHA 1926) related activities which control loss exposures and prevent their occurrence.
Conducts safety audits and communicates results for various District facilities.
Develops/improves safety job plans for specific applications.
Assists in developing and maintaining statistical safety reports.
Develops, conducts, and coordinates District safety training programs.
Inspects active work/job sites for compliance with MSD Safety Program, Health & Safety Manual, safety job plans and best practices.
Performs field corrections for active job sites and coordinates further corrective action with supervisory staff.
Investigates accidents, injuries, and near-misses.
Provides detailed reports of findings with supervisory staff and identifies root cause, develops, and presents additional training to aid in future accident and injury mitigation.
Provides guidance to operational staff regarding all aspects of safety best practices including trenching/shoring, work zone traffic control, confined space, fall protection and electrical safety i.e., arc flash and lock out/tag out.
Performs safety presentations, inspects, and manages safety equipment to ensure proper performance, i.e., fall protection harnesses, gas monitors, winches, hoisting devices and tripods.
Manages and coordinates communication systems such as handheld radios and intercoms.
Point of contact for hazardous waste handling.
Maintains emergency response protocols for various District facilities.
Participates in monthly safety committee meetings and weekly operational staff planning meetings.
Occasionally provided support for emergencies outside of normal work hours.
Perform related work as required or as delegated by supervisor.