Safety Coordinator II

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary
The Safety Coordinator II is a mid-level professional responsible for independently managing safety programs on dry utility construction projects. This position requires demonstrated knowledge of OSHA standards, trenching and excavation safety, and utility industry hazards. The Safety Coordinator II is expected to lead training, audits, and incident investigations with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Lead implementation of all company health and safety policies, ensuring compliance with OSHA, state, and local regulations.
• Serve as Competent Person for excavation, trenching, and confined space activities.
• Deliver safety training on excavation, rigging, fall protection, confined space entry, and heavy equipment.
• Conduct site safety audits, approve JHAs, and enforce compliance among employees and subcontractors.
• Investigate incidents, perform root cause analyses, and implement corrective actions.
• Manage safety records, Workers’ Compensation claims, and regulatory reporting.
• Act as a resource for project managers, utility owners, and inspectors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Safety, Construction Management, or related field preferred.
• 3–5+ years of construction safety experience (utility or civil infrastructure preferred).
• Must be able to obtain OSHA 510.
• OSHA 30-hour Construction required; OSHA 500 Trainer certification preferred.
• Competent Person certifications in excavation, confined space, and fall protection.
• Demonstrated ability to read drawings/specifications and apply safety standards.
• Excellent training, communication, and leadership skills.