Safety Coordinator (Construction / Utilities Environment)

Position Summary

The Safety & Compliance Specialist works closely with safety staff, under the direction of the Director of Safety & Compliance, to support the development and implementation of strategies that reduce risk and promote a strong safety culture across all VW Connect divisions. This role provides hands-on safety support, training, inspections, and technical guidance to ensure compliance with OSHA standards and company safety requirements.

Responsibilities 

• Responsibilities include working with safety and health staff, as directed by the Director of Safety & Compliance, to develop and implement strategies to control risk in the workplace. 
• Assist with formal and high-level risk assessments and identifying training needs. 
• Provide safety and health coaching, mentoring and training to all employees, including OSHA training, new-hire and advanced refresher trainings.   
• Assist with internal inspections and audits.
• Conduct thorough Incident Investigations.
• Provide assistance to VW Divisions, Customers and OSHA/State officials during inspections. 
• Provide technical support and direction to division management. 
• Provide assistance to Development Supervision with activities and initiatives. 
• Serve as a resource for all Accident Investigations and audit incident corrective actions. 
• Provide assistance to ensure adherence to jobsite safety requirements.
• Responsible for duties as defined by Phoenix Job Conduct Standard, Home Builders Association of Central Arizona and VW Connect Safety Management System.
• Responsible for development crews performing dry utility installations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills 

• Minimum five (5) years experience in health and safety preferred.
• Minimum two (2) years supervisory/management experience preferred.
• Sound knowledge and understanding of OSHA 1926 & 1910 required.
• Experience in Trenching and Excavation standards preferred.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office software systems required.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written required.
• Demonstrated experience and aptitude in speaking and presenting to large and small groups required.
• Demonstrated experience and aptitude in classroom facilitation required.
• Excellent people skills with ability to show empathy and build rapport required.
• Ability to productively resolve conflict with employees, contactors, federal agencies, etc. (conflict management skills) required.
• Ability to lead by example required.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.
• Excellent planning, problem solving, decision making, and interpersonal skills preferred.

Benefits

We offer a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO)

Salary $65,000+ (based on experience)