Field Safety Coordinator

Summary

The role, Field Safety Coordinator will assist the Manager, Safety by conducting on-site audits, maintaining an accurate record of compliance, attending department safety meetings to supply content, and by being a resource for safety concerns.  This position will also assist with or perform investigations of work-related injuries and illnesses including near miss criteria events.  Additionally, the position will interface with and support the Worker’s Compensation Department and act as an integral part of the Company’s in-house safety training.

Company Overview

At Spire, we believe energy exists to help people. To enrich their lives, grow their businesses, advance their communities. It’s a simple idea, but one that’s at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to understanding the needs of the homes and businesses we serve. That's why we're always looking for driven, collaborative people to join our team. Because we believe that offering our customers the best service means bringing together the best people.

 

And we find the best by hiring those who share our values of drive, safety, inclusion and integrity, and demonstrate our four essential behaviors that bring the Spire vision, mission and culture to life:

 

• We make it happen: We are a company of go-getters, acting on every opportunity to help our company advance.
• We collaborate: We put teamwork first, bringing in everyone’s ideas, because our collective energy makes us stronger.
• We seek out perspective: We challenge ourselves to be open to different ways of doing things, because learning from each other leads to breakthroughs.
• We care: We treat people how we want to be treated, listening closely and doing what’s right, even when it’s hard.

 

By living our values and behaviors every day, we strive to create an environment where every employee feels welcome, respected and valued.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct on-site safety audits and accurately log and maintain a record of compliance and/or violations.
• Attend department safety meetings to critique the meetings and provide guidance to increase the quality of the meetings.
• Act as a resource for safety-related issues.
• Ensure compliance with all state and federal safety regulations.
• Conduct work related injury and illness investigations.
• Assist and provide input for various monthly safety meetings with supervision.
• Conduct safety orientation for recently hired personnel.
• Performs other duties and tasks as determined by Spire to be in the best interest of the company and departments served.
• All other duties as assigned.

Essential Characteristics and Competencies

• Ability to demonstrate the core and job category competencies: customer-focused, results-driven, teamwork, communications, adaptability, initiative, problem solving and quality.
• Ability to lead by example in support of the Company’s essential characteristics and values: strong ethics and integrity, dedication to a safe work environment, commitment to a diverse workforce that recognizes and respects all individual’s unique skills and perspectives.

Required Education (certifications, licenses)

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent with 4+ years of similar experience, required. 
• Bachelor's degree in safety or a similar discipline, preferred. 
• OSHA 10-hour certification, HAZWOPER certification, First Aid, CPR, AED certification, preferred
• ASP and CSP, preferred

Required knowledge, skill and abilities

• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to adapt in a fast-moving and changing culture.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the proven ability to build and establish rapport with a diverse array of people.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively in order to meet individual goals and deadlines.
• Ability to work as part of a team and display a positive attitude for this dynamic environment.

Physical demands, environment and schedule

• Shared office environment.
• Regular travel to operations locations. Occasional overnight travel, required.
• Extensive outdoor work in varied weather.  When conducting field work, may be exposed to natural gas and other chemicals, extrem