District Safety Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

The Regional Safety Coordinator supports the implementation of safety policies, procedures, and best practices across job sites and operations within an assigned region. This role helps ensure compliance with OSHA and other safety regulations while promoting a proactive culture of safety and operational excellence.

This position embodies our core values of Integrity , Teamwork , and Think Big through accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement in safety performance.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities described here are not a comprehensive list, and the scope of the job may change as necessitated by the business demands.

Safety Support and Compliance:

• Support the Regional Safety Manager in executing the company’s safety programs consistently across the region.
• Act with Integrity by adhering to safety policies, promoting ethical decision-making, and supporting regulatory compliance.
• Track and report on departmental KPIs, assisting the Regional Safety Manager in maintaining team accountability.
• Assist with field-level coordination of safety activities, ensuring consistent program execution across job sites.

Program Coordination:

• Assist with implementing policies, procedures, and training programs to maintain OSHA, EPA, DOT, and other applicable compliance.
• Support risk assessment processes, including JHAs (Job Hazard Analyses), incident investigation protocols, and safety audits.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that elevate safety performance.
• Assist in preparing and submitting required regulatory reports, permits, and documentation.
• Coordinate the company OQ program, assist with training facilitation and tracking of OQ qualifications.
• Support initiatives to improve safety culture, employee engagement, and accountability at all levels.
• Assist with ensuring compliance with environmental regulations including spill prevention, reporting, and site environmental controls.

Incident Response and Investigation:

• Support investigations of incidents, near misses, and safety complaints under the direction of the Regional Safety Manager.
• Assist with developing and implementing corrective action plans in partnership with leadership.
• Participate in investigations with Integrity and objectivity, contributing to accurate root cause analysis.
• Assist the Regional Safety Manager in interfacing with OSHA, DOT, EPA, and other regulatory agencies during inspections, audits, and inquiries.

Training and Development:

• Coordinate and deliver company safety training programs.
• Foster Teamwork by building strong partnerships with field and operational leaders to support effective training delivery.
• Assist with the rollout of new safety policies, technologies, and compliance initiatives.
• Coach field personnel on safety expectations and best practices.

Field Engagement:

• Conduct field visits and site inspections to assess compliance and coach crews.
• Demonstrate Teamwork through active field presence and collaboration with crews, managers, and superintendents.
• Collaborate with managers and superintendents to integrate safety planning into job execution.
• Assist with the development of site-specific safety plans and hazard mitigation strategies.

Qualification Requirements

Experience:

• 2–4 years of HS&E experience in construction or related high-hazard environments (e.g., trenching, confined space, heavy equipment, pipeline, or industrial work).
• Experience supporting or coordinating compliance programs.

Certifications:

• OSHA 30 required.
• OSHA 500 preferred.
• CHST, CHSO or similar safety certifications a plus.

Licensing:

• Valid Driver’s License with a clean driving record.

Required Skills

Construction HS&E Knowledge:

• Working knowledge of construction HS&E (Health, Safety, and Environmental) standards.

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in computer-based programs (e.g., Word, Excel, SharePoint).

Communication Skills:

• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to develop clear and engaging safety content.

Analytical & Decision-Making Skills:

• Ability to interpret safety data and support data-driven decisions.

Project Management & Organizational Skills:

• Strong organizational and coordination skills to manage multiple priorities.

Collaboration & Independence:

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

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 accommodation 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 use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit, stand, and walk. The employee is occasionally required to climb, or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The employee occasionally is required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and to walk up to ½ mile daily. Specific vision abilities in this job include close vision and distance vision.

Work Environment

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

While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts in outside weather conditions and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, and fumes or airborne particles.

Up to 50% travel required across assigned Region.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Note: Nor-Cal Pipeline Services is a drug-smoke and alcohol-free workplace. Drug testing is a requirement for employment.