Safety Coordinator

Safety CoordinatorClayton Services is searching for a Safety Coordinator to join a growing industrial electrical contractor in the Hempstead, Texas area. The Safety Coordinator will be responsible for promoting a proactive safety culture across manufacturing and field operations, ensuring OSHA compliance, conducting employee training, supporting daily jobsite activities, and partnering with leadership to build a best-in-class safety program.Job Type: Direct Hire Pay Rate: $35.00 - $38.00/hour Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life, 401(k) w/ match, PTO, training and development, and more.Safety Coordinator Responsibilities:Serve as the primary safety resource for a rapidly growing industrial manufacturing and electrical construction operation.Promote a positive, hands-on safety culture by building strong relationships with field employees, supervisors, and management.Conduct daily jobsite walkthroughs and proactively identify opportunities to improve safety performance.Lead new hire orientation, safety onboarding, and employee training programs while ensuring required certifications remain current.Coordinate and deliver safety meetings, toolbox talks, and ongoing safety education.Perform jobsite inspections, audits, hazard assessments, and incident investigations.Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventative actions.Maintain OSHA compliance and ensure all federal, state, and company safety requirements are met.Maintain OSHA 300 logs, training records, safety documentation, incident reports, and regulatory records.Partner with field leadership to develop practical safety solutions that support productivity while protecting employees.Support off-site construction projects throughout the Greater Houston area as needed.Manage contractor compliance programs, including ISNetworld, Avetta, and customer-specific safety requirements.Assist with drug testing, safety documentation, and employee compliance tracking.Work closely with company leadership to continuously improve safety processes as the Texas operation expands.Safety Coordinator Skills and Abilities:Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust and credibility throughout the organization.Strong leadership skills with a coaching mindset and the ability to influence safe work practices.Hands-on, proactive approach to safety leadership rather than a purely administrative style.Thorough understanding of OSHA regulations and industrial safety practices.Ability to conduct safety training and communicate effectively with employees at all levels.Strong organizational, documentation, and time management skills.Experience conducting incident investigations, audits, inspections, and risk assessments.Comfortable working in both office and active manufacturing or construction environments.Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.Bilingual English/Spanish communication skills are strongly preferred.Safety Coordinator Education and Experience:Associate degree in Safety, Occupational Health, Industrial Technology, Construction Management, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.Minimum of two years of safety experience within construction, manufacturing, industrial, or electrical contracting environments.OSHA 30 certification required; additional OSHA certifications are a plus.CPR and First Aid certification required.Experience with OSHA reporting, incident investigations, safety training, and compliance programs.Experience supporting union workforces is highly preferred.Experience with industrial electrical construction, manufacturing, or heavy industrial operations is preferred.Ability to travel periodically to local job sites throughout the Greater Houston area and occasionally to company headquarters for training.Valid driver's license and ability to pass a background check and drug screen.