Safety Coordinator (Night Shift)

Job Description

Job Description

The Safety Coordinator supports the administration and maintenance of the company’s health, safety, and environmental programs. This role assists with safety compliance, training coordination, inspections, investigations, and documentation while supporting safe work practices across all departments. The Safety Coordinator works closely with the Safety Manager, HR, operational leaders, and employees at all levels to support and reinforce a proactive safety culture.

This position is ideal for an early-career safety professional or an individual transitioning into a dedicated safety role who is eager to learn, gain hands-on experience, and grow within a structured safety program. This role requires a self-starter who can quickly learn, adapt, and work independently while demonstrating sound decision-making skills.

What You'll Do

• Assist the Safety Manager with administering plant-wide safety programs, initiatives, and training
• Conduct facility inspections and become familiar with fabrication, welding, machining, maintenance, and yard operations to help identify hazards and verify compliance with OSHA and company safety standards
• Assist with incident and near-miss investigations, including documentation, root cause analysis, and corrective action follow-up
• Maintain safety records, OSHA logs, training documentation, permits, and compliance records
• Coordinate and support safety training programs, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), PPE, forklift/crane safety, hot work, and chemical handling
• Support safety committee meetings, audits, inspections, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Track safety metrics and maintain related documentation for leadership review
• Manage PPE inventory and support new hire safety onboarding
• Promote and reinforce a positive, proactive safety culture through communication, visibility, and consistent follow-through

What You'll Bring

• Basic knowledge of OSHA regulations, industrial safety standards, and workplace safety principles
• Strong organization, attention to detail, and documentation skills
• Good communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively across departments
• Ability to identify hazards and support corrective action efforts
• Ability to work independently while following established procedures and direction
• Comfortable working in fabrication shops, weld bays, machining centers, and outdoor yard environments
• Basic computer skills and ability to maintain electronic safety documentation

Education | Experience

• Combination of education and experience will be considered
• 1–3 years of industrial, construction, manufacturing, or safety-related experience preferred
• Experience in fabrication, manufacturing, construction, or related industrial environments preferred
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification preferred or willingness to obtain upon hire
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Industrial Technology, or related field preferred
• First Aid/CPR certification preferred or willingness to obtain upon hire
• Experience supporting safety training, inspections, or compliance documentation preferred