Safety and HealthCoordinator

The Safety and Health Coordinator’s primary function is to eliminate or control hazardous conditions resulting from human error, equipment and machine operations which may lead to human injury and/or property damage and to implement programs for the purpose of educating and engaging CIEDA employees in healthy lifestyle choices.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Plan, organize, implement, and evaluate CIEDA’s comprehensive safety program.
  • Plan, introduce, and effectively carry out campaigns for prevention and reduction of accidents and injuries.
  • Investigate occupational injuries or illnesses; analyze accident/injury reports; study data to discover trends and causes; and develop recommendations for eliminating or mitigating the hazards detected.
  • Develop and distribute manuals, safety and health education materials to promote employee safety and wellness.
  • Works with enterprises to plan, develop, and conduct training on specific safety and health related topics.
  • Track and interpret new/revised local and federal regulations, determine their applicability to CIEDA, and devise strategies and procedures to ensure compliance.
  • Maintain all records of occupational injury and illnesses.
  • Schedule and document periodic safety inspections of CIEDA facilities to ensure safe employ work environment.
  • Respond to emergency situations at CIEDA facilities as needed.
  • Identify, analyze and control occupational hazards.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Health/Science, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Health/Safety, Health Education, Public Administration, Nursing or related field required.
  • Four (4) years verifiable related employment experience in progressively responsible safety/wellness positionrequired.
  • Certified Safety Professional (CSP) Trainer certification and/or authorized OSHA Trainer certification preferred.
  • Must possess First Aid Certification, including CPR and Life Saving, or obtain Certification within one hundred eighty (180) days of official date of hire in this position.
  • Must have working knowledge of software programs such and Microsoft Word and Excel.
  • Must be able to complete and maintain appropriate reports.
  • Must be organized, detail oriented and able to prioritize work on multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Must have ability to conduct and facilitate meetings.
  • Ability to obtain certifications in training as recommended or required.
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Must be skilled in procedural development, program development and policy writing.
  • Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
  • Must be able to walk up and down stairs, climb ladder, stand, bend and carry items up to 30 pounds.
  • Must possess a valid state driver’s license.
  • Ability to comply with all other requirements as specified within the CIEDA Personnel Policies and Procedures.

C.I.E.D.A. HR Department

100 Brookwood Road, Atmore, AL 36502

Phone: (251) 368-0819 Fax: (251) 446-7018 Office Hrs. 7:30 am – 4:00 pm

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Complaints about the recruitment or selection process for employment should be directed in writing to the office of the President/CEO of CIEDA.