Job Description

SAFETY COORDINATOR CONSTRUCTION

WHO WE ARE

In business since 1982, with a focus on excellent service and safety, we provide outside plant and inside plant construction and related support services to large scale telecommunications service providers. 

WE ARE SEEKING

A self-motivate, energetic and experienced Safety Coordinator to provide or identify safety related training, oversee adherence to construction safety norms etc. Work performed involves considerable technical independence under the administrative procedures and polices set up by administrative superiors.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performing construction site and safety inspections of all the operations and facilities.
• Providing communication and documentation of the inspections carried out including suggesting necessary corrective measures.
• Providing consultation and advice to the construction staff and assisting them to maintain a safe working environment to comply with safety regulations, practices and standards.
• Assisting the superiors to enforce the safety policy and environmental health guidelines.
• Training the construction staff on various health and safety topics.
• Providing direct technical surveillance and testing services as and when required.

SKILLS

• Knowledge of construction safety that includes inspection methods, procedures and practices, modern training and teaching methods and health and safety guidelines.
• Ability to develop and deliver safety and health training programs.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written.
• Establishing and maintaining an effective working relationship with representatives from regulatory organizations.
• Skill in operating technical testing equipment and instruments.
• Demonstrated good interpersonal skills.
• Good judgment, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to take logical decisions.
• Detail oriented and accurate.
• Demonstrated ability for working independently under a minimal supervision.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduation from an accredited university or college, with a degree in health and safety engineering or any related area.
• At least three years of work experience in discharging duties related to safety coordination at a major construction or engineering site.