Safety Coordinator

MSR-FSR is a global partner supporting Semiconductor and other High-Tech Industries. Our Field Support Resources Division has an immediate opening in our Construction Management Solutions branch.

The Project Safety Coordinator will report to the on-site MSR-FSR Project Manager and will also have direct access to and support from the MSR-FSR Global EHS Director.

Position Description

The Safety Coordinator will contribute to project success by serving to ensure the protection of people, property, and the environment. This role requires continuous engagement with the workforce throughout the day, and ready availability to meet urgent support needs for incident response, ad hoc support requests, etc.

The client worksite is a multiemployer workplace with numerous companies providing a wide variety of services that involve hazardous activities controlled by either the site owner or General Contractor. The MSR-FSR Safety Coordinator is responsible for understanding the nature of site activity hazards and fostering cooperative relationships with other site safety personnel, to ensure the highest degree of hazard communication and situational awareness and protection is maintained by and for our workforce, where potentially exposed to such hazards.

Responsibilities:

SAFETY LEADERSHIP & COLLABORATION

• Promote the MSR-FSR Leadership attitude of Safety being an intrinsic value basic to both organizational and personal responsibility and success at all levels.
• Stay abreast of site-wide safety issues and concerns through open communication and collaboration with other on-site Safety Professionals and the project team.
• Continuously reinforce the value of active workforce participation and engagement in the Safety Program and encourage continuous feedback.

HAZARD IDENTIFICATION & ASSESSMENT

• Ensure familiarity with relative federal and regional safety laws, as well as client site and prime contractor requirements, as applicable.
• Review the contract Scope of Work and compare with the Initial Hazard Assessment to determine if all known or reasonably anticipated hazards have been adequately addressed.
• Conduct daily evaluations of the workplace, equipment, activities, and document both conforming and nonconforming conditions.

SAFETY TRAINING / COACHING

• Identify all client site and general contractor training requirements applicable to workers based upon the hazard assessment.
• Provide safety coaching and communicate safe work requirements to the workforce and Program Manager to ensure that all workers understand the nature of the job hazards, how to identify increased risk, and what their rights and responsibilities are under the Safety Program.
• Ensure that all workers understand and are capable of following emergency/incident response, reporting, and follow-up care procedures.

PROGRAM EVALUATION AND IMPROVEMENT

• Provide weekly status reports to the Project Manager using assigned reporting tools for Key Performance Indicators, incorporating inputs from contributing workers.
• Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of Site-Specific Safety Plans and elevate improvement opportunities to the EHS Director.

Qualifications

• The Safety Coordinator should possess a mix of formal safety education, relevant experience, and certifications, where strength in one area may substitute for others, based upon project needs and candidate attributes.
• Associates degree /Technical Training in Safety or related field or Copstruction Management or Engineering degree.
• Ability to communicate clearly in English both verbally and in writing.
• Computer literate: Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Etc.
• Ability to travel to between the Richardson TX location and the Sherman TX location on a weekly basis. A gas stipend is offered to compensate for this travel.
• Prefer at least 1 year of experience working in a semiconductor facility.

MSR-FSR is an equal opportunity employer.

COMPETENCIES: 

• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events. 
• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time. 
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan. 
• Diversity - Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; Educates others on the value of diversity; Promotes a harassment-free environment; Builds a diverse workforce. 
• Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values. 
• Initiative - Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activities; Seeks increased responsibilities; Takes independent actions and calculated risks; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed. 
• Innovation - Displays original thinking and creativity; Meets challenges with resourcefulness; Generates suggestions for improving work; Develops innovative approaches and ideas; Presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention. 
• Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things. 
• Leadership - Exhibits confidence in self and others; Inspires and motivates others to perform well; Effectively influences actions and opinions of others; Accepts feedback from others; Gives appropriate recognition to others. 
• Motivation - Sets and achieves challenging goals; Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; Measures self against standard of excellence; Takes calculated risks to accomplish goals. 
• Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings. 
• Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization's goals and values; Benefits organization through outside activities; Supports affirmative action and respects diversity. 
• Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; Develops realistic action plans. 
• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics. 

• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments. 
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality. 
• Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly. 
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly. Promotes a cooperative Safety Team environment culture of mutual support. 
• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed. 
• Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others. 
• Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT: 

• Occasionally (less than 1/3 of the job) 
• Frequently (1/3 to 2/3 of the job) 
• Continually (more than 2/3 of the job)     
• Frequently required to stand. 
• Frequently required to walk. 
• Frequently required to sit. 
• Frequently required to utilize hand and finger dexterity. 
• Occasionally required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crawl. 
• Continually required to talk or hear. 
• Occasionally work near moving mechanical parts  
• Occasionally work in high, precarious places  

• Occasionally work around fumes, airborne particles, or toxic chemicals  
• While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.  
• The employee must occasionally lift and /or move more than 20 pounds.  
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision; Distance vision; Peripheral vision; Depth perception and ability to adjust focus. 
• Must be able to wear personal protective equipment, including protective eye wear, hard hat, lab coat, gloves, steel-toed shoes, and hearing protection. 
• Must be able to safely access and traverse indoor and outdoor obstacles for site inspections, including climbing ladders, walking on stairs, catwalks, and other types of uneven surfaces where activity inspections are needed. 

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The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job.  It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or physical requirements.  Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development