Safety Coordinator

Job Description

Safety Coordinator / Field Safety Representative

Pay Rate: $38-41hr (DOE)

Per Diem: $150/day Available

Schedule: 13 Days On / 1 Day Off

Location: Project Site (Travel Required)

Reports To: Project Safety Manager / Regional Safety Manager

Industry: Industrial Construction, Oil & Gas, Energy, EPC

Position Summary

The Safety Coordinator is responsible for promoting and maintaining a world-class safety culture across assigned construction projects. This position works closely with project management, craft personnel, subcontractors, and clients to ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, company safety standards, and site-specific safety requirements.

The successful candidate will serve as a visible field presence, proactively identifying hazards, coaching personnel, conducting inspections, facilitating training, and driving continuous improvement in safety performance.

Essential Responsibilities

• Conduct daily field safety inspections and audits.

• Identify unsafe conditions and behaviors and implement corrective actions.

• Lead and facilitate toolbox talks, safety meetings, and site orientations.

• Ensure compliance with OSHA, client, and company safety requirements.

• Review Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs), and Safe Work Permits.

• Monitor high-risk activities including:

o Confined Space Entry

o Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)

o Hot Work

o Excavation & Trenching

o Critical Lifts

o Fall Protection

o Energized Electrical Work

• Investigate incidents, injuries, near misses, and property damage events.

• Prepare incident reports and root cause analyses.

• Track corrective actions and verify closure.

• Conduct subcontractor safety evaluations and compliance reviews.

• Maintain site safety documentation, training records, and inspection logs.

• Participate in client safety meetings and audits.

• Assist project leadership in developing site-specific safety plans.

• Promote a positive safety culture through coaching and mentoring rather than enforcement alone.

• Support emergency response planning and drills.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.

• 3+ years of construction, industrial, refinery, petrochemical, power, or oil & gas safety experience.

• Working knowledge of OSHA 1926 Construction Standards.

• Strong communication and leadership skills.

• Ability to influence safe behaviors at all organizational levels.

• Experience conducting field audits and incident investigations.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

• Valid driver's license and ability to travel to project locations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Safety, Construction Management, or related field.

• OSHA 30 Construction Certification.

• CHST (Construction Health and Safety Technician).

• CSP (Certified Safety Professional).

• STSC or OHST certifications.

• First Aid / CPR / AED Certification.

• Experience with ISNetworld, Veriforce, Avetta, or client contractor-management systems.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to walk active construction sites for extended periods.

• Ability to climb ladders, scaffolds, and elevated work platforms.

• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

• Ability to wear required PPE including hard hat, safety glasses, FR clothing, gloves, and fall protection equipment.

Key Competencies

• Safety Leadership

• Hazard Recognition

• Incident Investigation

• Regulatory Compliance

• Root Cause Analysis

• Communication Skills

• Conflict Resolution

• Documentation & Reporting

• Field Presence

• Safety Culture Development

Performance Metrics

• Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR)

• Near Miss Reporting

• Audit Completion Rates

• Corrective Action Closure

• Safety Training Compliance

• Client Safety Scores

• OSHA Compliance Performance