Ames Safety Coordinator

The Safety Coordinator will help develop, coordinate, and implement occupational health policies and procedures to promote and ensure effective safety operations in the organization.

Required Job Skills:

• High School Diploma
• OSHA 10-hour training or equivalent

Duties/ Responsibilities:

• Collaborates with management to develop, prepare, and implement safety policies and procedures.
• Assist in implementation of mandatory Safety Management System including site evaluations of procedures and equipment to identify risks and hazards.
• Assist in facilitating 2nd shift and line maintenance safety committee meetings.
• Keep hazardous and non-hazardous waste areas in compliance with EPA Standards.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local safety laws, regulations, codes, and rules.
• Respirator program includes task assessment, procedure audits, in-person training, and fit tests.
• Responsible for maintenance of safety and accident records in compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Identifies opportunities to minimize workplace injuries, accidents, and health problems.
• Conducts employee training on applicable safety standards.
• Reviews safety training and recommends revisions, improvements, and updates.
• Conducts safety inspections and audits to assess employee compliance with safety regulations.
• Reviews of accident and incident reports.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Preferred Job Skills:

Skills/Abilities:

• Knowledge of applicable Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards and Environmental (EPA) standards.
• Proficient written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to learn and utilize computer software systems (SMS Pro)
• Capable with Microsoft Office or related software.
• Basic knowledge of aircraft maintenance.
• Ability to drive a forklift.

Education / Experience:

• 2 years' experience in Health and Safety, Aviation, or related field.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times.
• Ability to travel to job sites as required to conduct safety inspections.
• Ability to walk up and down stairs to access aircraft
• Work at heights of up to 50 feet to train on the use of powered platform equipment