Field Safety Coordinator

Posting Start Date:

December 4, 2023

Posting End Date:

December 15, 2023

Position Number:

80006388

Union:

Non-Union

FLSA Status:

Salaried Exempt

Department:

Human Resources - Employee Safety

Salary Grade:

E-14

Salary Range:

$61,213.15 - $91,819.73

Employment Type:

Full Time

Building Location:

Central Office Building

Building Street:

700 S. Eisenhower Boulevard

Building City:

Middletown

Building State:

Pennsylvania (US-PA)

Building Zip Code:

17057

Work Schedule: Flexible Work Options

 

The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, opened on October 1, 1940, is known as “America’s First Superhighway”!  Our mission is to operate a safe, reliable, customer-valued toll road system that supports national mobility and commerce.  The PTC operates a 565-mile system with over 205 million transactions annually.  Together, we are building the highway of the future.

 

The Commission values its team members and understands the importance of work/life balance to the health, well-being and productivity of its team. Therefore, this position may be eligible for Flexible Work Options* such as:

• Hybrid Work - combination of remote and in-person reporting
• Alternate Work Schedule - flexibility to adjust work schedule length to complete work week in fewer days

*Some options may require completion of probationary period.  The Commission requires all employees to establish PA residency within 6 months of hire and to maintain PA residency, regardless of Flexible Work Options. 

Job Purpose and Summary

This position is responsible for performing professional level work in the administration of the Human Resources (HR) Employee Safety Unit (Safety) program area for the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PTC).  The primary function of this position is to serve as a liaison with other organizational units at PTC to ensure the implementation and coordination of field-level safety activities in support of the protocols and guidelines established by the Accident & Illness Prevention Program (AIPP).  Work at this level is distinguished from lower-level HR/Safety positions by the ability to work independently and use professional judgement on moderately complex Safety programs/projects that require coordination throughout the organization. Work is primarily performed with independence and reviewed by a manager/supervisor, or designee, to ensure attainment of program goals, completion of projects and adequate performance.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

Collaborates and provides guidance to PTC organizational units, including Maintenance, District Safety Committee members, managers/supervisors and field personnel in Toll Operations, Facility Management, and Engineering regarding the implementation of employee safety program areas.  Examples include routine inspections, Safety Committee activities, job hazard analysis, injury/incident/accident investigations and reviews, field training activities, Personal Protective Equipment assessments, and review/monitoring of high-hazard operations (confined space entry, hot work, etc.).

Administers moderately complex Safety programs, projects, and/or special assignments. Recommends and implements changes to facilitate effectiveness for assigned programs. Coordinates and participates on project/program teams and meetings.

Develops, modifies, and edits technical reports, weekly digital safety messages and other communication related to assigned program areas. Ensures consistency and compliance with PTC and AIPP policies and procedures.

Researches, gathers, analyzes, and supports the entry and completion of complex employee injury and equipment accident report data utilizing the digital Safety Management System (SMS).  Ensures that all substantial events have established root causes and corrective actions by generating and analyzing various SMS reports. Participates in the implementation of major/complex SMS changes, including field training.

In cooperation with department training coordinators and field training staff, develops, schedules and conducts moderately complex safety-related training events, skills assessments, and/or orientation classes. Assesses safety training needs and provides guidance for appropriate training methods. Prepares and/or supports necessary resources for training including visual aids, presentations, surveys, exercises, instructors, facilities, etc.

Works directly with external consulting resources to execute safety-related assessments and testing, such as:  industrial hygiene assessments, hazard evaluations, job safety analysis and technical training activities for field personnel. Oversees and follow ups on Field Safety Audits.