SAFETY COORDINATOR

Type:               Full-time

Location:             Morton, IL

Description:        Otto Baum Company is a leading subcontractor in central Illinois with concrete, civil, masonry and restoration operations. The Safety Coordinator will be responsible for helping deliver effective training programs, perform job-site inspections, performing thorough accident/incident investigations, and effectively communicating the program goals to all employees. This position reports to the Director of Safety and Risk Management.

Salary:                  60,000 (starting – BOE)

Key Responsibilities:

• The ability to implement program elements and safe operating procedures
• The knowledge of environmental requirements and the ability to implement systems which meet or exceed compliance
• Knowledge of scaffolding, including swing stage), mast climbers, trenching/excavation, MEWP’s (aerial lifts)
• The ability to plan and employ preventative measures to reduce the risks of exposure to hazards
• The ability to determine the cause of an incident, and to initiate and implement corrective action to prevent reoccurrence
• The knowledge of hygiene, ergonomics, and HAZCOM, and the ability to act as required for the preservation of health and the prevention of disease
• The ability to plan and organize construction/safety activities
• The use and application of technology as well as the evaluation and integration of new technologies as they apply to role
• The skill to develop and deliver effective safety training programs
• The ability to form and develop relationships at all levels of the organization
• Develop a zero injury safety culture on each project
• Conduct daily, weekly, random documented jobsite safety inspections
• Assist supervisors with daily safety job briefings and weekly toolbox talks.
• Identify project trends and execute proactive safety initiatives to eliminate incidents
• Reporting all incidents in an effective and timely manner

Other:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office: Word, Excel & Power Point
• Ability to Communicate effectively at all levels of the organization (Verbal & Written)
• Ability to Organize and Prioritize work with little oversight
• Must be “Hands On”, walk projects daily and identify issues as well as successes

Competencies:

Strong management, leadership, and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate well both verbally and in writing.

Successful candidate must be disciplined and well-organized with a strong bias towards timely, detailed performance against deadlines.

Ideal candidate must be a self-starting multi-tasker who can accomplish all assignments without need of close supervision.

Physical Demands:

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Able to work at heights, able to climb ladders, access/inspect scaffolding, and roof areas.

The noise level is usually moderate to loud.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

This is a full-time position. This position may require long hours and occasional weekend work (when warranted).

Travel:

The role requires travel (Greater Chicagoland, Western Indiana, Eastern Iowa, and all of central Illinois). Out of town / overnight travel not expected.

Education and Experience:

• years of safety experience or combination of education/multiple years’ experience in building construction, with a working knowledge of safety/environment principles and techniques. Construction industry field experience required.

OSHA 30 hour construction accreditation

OSHA 500 Outreach trainer a plus

Fork-truck trainer a plus

Respirator fit testing a plus

Computer skills with familiarity with Microsoft Office.

Additional Eligibility Requirements:

Must possess or be able to obtain a valid and appropriate state driver’s license prior to employment.

Must be able to pass pre-employment drug screen.

DEDICATED TO PRODUCTIVITY, QUALITY, AND SAFETY

Otto Baum Company seeks to maintain a balance between three principles: productivity, quality, and safety.  We complete each job promptly, build according to specs, and are always mindful of the wellbeing of everyone on our job sites.  We diligently pursue each of these principles for the benefit of our customers, employees, and shareholders.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Otto Baum Company, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Apply at this link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/OBEE2026AP