Design Assistant Jobs in Indiana (NOW HIRING)

We are a full-service electrical contractor providing comprehensive solutions, including design-build, design-assist, value engineering construction, project management, commissioning/startup, and more.

EMCOR Hyre Electric Co. of Indiana seeks Safety Coordinator to implement best practices and procedures within the company that effectively control accident and health exposures and minimize OSHA citations.

This position is located on site in Hobart, Indiana

Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Collaborate with Safety Committee & Executive Leadership on Company Safety policies/procedures/safety manual

• Assist in the development of policies for specific work activities, tools/equipment
• Assist in the development of training and roll out programs for new policies/procedures (select training materials, review OSHA/Company/industry standards, draft/review training)

 Document injury/incident reporting/investigation/claim management

• Develops/manage injury/investigation reports (create report forms, complete first report/cause map/incident investigation report/supplemental information documents)

 Documents provide/submit proposals for training/safety measures/equipment/ processes

• Submit revisions/provide safety orientations
• Onboard new employees (conduct new hire orientation/training/provide PPE)

 Develop/revise/audit safety hazard assessment documentation completion processes

• Review modify/develop JSA forms 
• Review develop/revise/maintain project/site safety plans 
• Reviews/audits site job hazard analysis programs 
• Reviews/revises safety hazard assessments plans/documentation per client requirements 

 Work with Clients/GC’s/Site managers to correct site issues

• Perform Job walks 
• Attend meetings (weekly safety meetings, client incident review, root cause analysis, safety stand-downs, various other work process meetings)

 Assist in staff management

• Provide guidance (for case management, recordability, legal interpretations, industry standards)
• Coaching/counseling
• Promote Company culture/standards (lead from the front)
• Build/develop positive safety culture (safety bulletins, company newsletter, interdepartmental bulletins, safety stand-down, field presence/interaction)

Other duties as required

• Assist in management of confined space equipment/plans/training
• Assist in issuance of high voltage/NFPA70E safety equipment (provide training, maintain equipment/consumable parts, track equipment locations and calibrations/certifications)
• Assist in issuance of 4-gas meters and calibration equipment (provide training, maintain equipment/consumable parts, track equipment locations and calibrations/certifications)
• Assist in supply ordering for all company safety equipment 
• Assist in problem solving in safety issues companywide 
• Provide first-aid/medical transport/triage
• Assist in industrial hygiene programs (lead, asbestos, silica and other hazardous materials as required)
• Ensure compliance with the Safety Program, OSHA, company operating policies and procedures, and provide for safe working environments for employees.
• Escalate critical and/or sensitive issues with recommendation for resolution.
• Perform additional assignments as required by the operating needs of the company or as directed by executive leadership.

PREFERRED EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Experience in a professional safety role; proven successful experience as a safety coordinator preferred
• OSHA certifications
• Experience writing Health and Safety Plans (HASP’s) and Job Hazard Analysis (JHA’s)
• Deep understanding of occupational health and safety guidelines/regulations
• In-depth knowledge of the construction industry, federal, state, and city environmental and safety regulations and practices
• Ability to do public speaking, for safety training purposes
• Must have a valid driver’s license, in good standing

COMPUTER SKILLS

Must demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, (i.e. Outlook, Word and Excel).

 REQUIRED ATTRIBUTES

The requirements listed below are representative of characteristics and demonstrated capabilities sought to perform this job successfully.

• Ability to draft accurate reports and develop policies applicable to legal/industry standards
• Good knowledge of data analysis and risk assessment
• Excellent organizational and motivational skills
• Outstanding attention to detail and observation ability
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities
• Must have the ability to make quick yet sound decisions
• Must build positive working relationships with multiple levels of employees, management, suppliers, and customers
• Must demonstrate commitment to company values

 LANGUAGE SKILLS

Must have the demonstrated ability to effectively communicate in English, cooperate, and collaborate with multiple levels of customer, employees, unions, government agencies, vendors and suppliers, and other contractor organizations.

 Physical Demands 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, see, talk, and hear. The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is regularly required to walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to twenty-five (25) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to commute to field locations. The employee must have the ability to navigate around job site locations.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to work outdoors, be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical and electrical parts; high, precarious places; dust, fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions, extended exposure to sunlight; cold and heat; risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

#hyre

As a leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction, facilities services, and energy infrastructure, we offer employees a competitive salary and benefits package and we are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Please review our Affirmative Action Policy.

Notice to prospective employees: There have been fraudulent postings and emails regarding job openings. EMCOR Group and its companies list open positions here. Please check our available positions to confirm that a post or email is genuine.
EMCOR Group and its companies do not reach out to individuals to help with marketing or other similar services. If an individual is contacted for services outside of EMCORs normal application process it is probably fraudulent.