Safety Program Coordinator at Methodist Healthcare Ministries in San Antonio, Texas

Job Description:

Summary:

A Safety Program Coordinator must exercise considerable independent judgment and initiative in identifying current and potential safety hazards and deficiencies and making recommendations for corrective action. This position will help develop safety policies and procedures, organize team meetings, solve safety issues, coordinate audits and inspections, track corrective actions, review important safety documents and many other duties that require a high degree of attention to detail. This position receives general supervision from the Safety and Security Manager/Safety Officer who reviews work through meetings, reports, and the evaluation of overall results achieved.

Summary:

Annual salary rate begins at $58,810.00. Mid range at $73,513.00. Actual starting rate will be commensurate with experience and education.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plans, coordinates and/or assist in administrative activities relating to the Safety Program.


• Responsible for coordination of the Ergonomics Program, including conducting ergonomic assessments (local and regional).


• Coordinates and conducts monthly safety meeting/trainings with safety representatives from each department.


• Conducts safety site assessments and evaluations (local and regional) on a regular basis, depending on the project timeline.


• Works closely with the Safety/Security Manager in organizing and scheduling required safety training.


• Monitors workplace activities to ensure that team members comply with MHM safety manuals, policies, and government safety regulations.


• Works closely with the Manager in safety policy development, safety walks and inspections, safety training and compliance with the federal Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OHSA) general industry standards.


• Create and implement safety plans while ensuring that they are being followed daily.


• Assist in coordinating the annual safety and health fair and contacting guest speakers/vendors for the event.


• Provide recommendations for improving safety in the workplace.


• Investigate team member incidents as needed for root causes and reports findings to the Manager.


• Works closely with the Safety Team to ensure new hires are orientated in safety and crisis management.


• Responsible for ensuring that all team members understand safe work practices, policies and procedures.


• Works closely with the Facilities Team to ensure the buildings are in compliance with building safety regulations.


• Works closely with the Safety Core Team to establish safe work environments for team members, patients/clients and guests.


• Responsible for maintaining administrative control of records and Safety Data Sheets (SDS) (Cority One system) and other safety programs.


• Creating PowerPoint presentations for team member training exercises, safety reports and all safety-related items as required.


• Performs other duties as assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience:

High School diploma/GED required and a minimum of 3 years' experience in safety administration and training or related fields. In lieu of experience, a bachelor's degree in safety or administration and 2 years' experience in safety administration and training or related fields.

Skills and Language Ability:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities at the same time while meeting deadlines. Effective written and verbal communication skills, strong analytical, leadership and organizational skills, proven crisis management and fiscal management skills; operational analysis and decision-making; vast knowledge in business and federal, state and city related safety practices and laws, including OSHA; and experience in team concepts and training staff. Ability to speak effectively before groups of team members. Fluent in English required; Spanish bilingual preferred.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Certificates and Licenses:

None.

Computer Skills:

Demonstrates proficient knowledge of the Internet and Microsoft Office applications.

Other:

Ability to drive, have access to a car and maintain valid driver's license and auto liability insurance.

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

The work environmental characteristics described here are representative of those a team member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the team member is exposed to an office environment. Position necessitates bending, stooping, twisting, turning, walking, climbing step stools, sitting and standing for periods of time. Must be able to lift and maneuver at least 25 pounds.