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 2^nd 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:

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  • 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