Safety Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

Seeking Day Shift Safety Coordinator Role onsite Dominion Ash Pond Closure with Civil Contractor in Chester, VA.

Duration : 9+ months, likely 12 months

Competitive Pay: $50/hr

Per Diem : $130/day xs 7 days + GSA mileage for initial mobilization & demobilization (if applicable) upon successful completion of assignment

Start Date: 10/26/2026 or 11/2/2026

Hours : 6-7, 12s (60-70 hours a week). Will be paid competitive hourly rate + time and half on any hours over 40.

Job Description

The Safety Coordinator plays a key role in supporting a large ash pond remediation project at a power generation site by ensuring that all civil and earthwork activities are performed safely and in compliance with regulatory and company standards. This position focuses on conducting safety inspections and audits, delivering site safety training, maintaining accurate safety records, and providing daily reporting to the safety leadership team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular site walk downs to identify potential hazards and verify adherence to safety procedures.
• Perform comprehensive safety inspections of craft labor activities and heavy industrial/civil construction operations on the power generation site.
• Monitor and ensure that safe construction practices are consistently utilized across all site work and crews.
• Deliver site safety training to employees and contractors, reinforcing OSHA requirements and project-specific safety protocols.
• Prepare and submit daily safety reports that document site conditions, observations, corrective actions, and safety performance metrics.
• Maintain and update the OSHA 300 log, accurately recording and tracking all recordable incidents.
• Collaborate closely with the safety leadership team by reporting audit findings and daily activity to the director of safety.
• Support incident investigations by providing detailed information from inspections and audits and recommending corrective actions.
• Promote a proactive safety culture by engaging with craft labor, answering safety-related questions, and encouraging hazard reporting.
• Assist in the implementation and continuous improvement of site-specific safety programs, policies, and procedures.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 5 years of heavy industrial or civil construction safety experience on a power generation site.
• Proven experience conducting safety audits and inspections in a construction or industrial environment.
• Strong background in safety training, including the ability to deliver effective site safety orientations and ongoing training sessions.
• In-depth knowledge of OSHA regulations applicable to construction and industrial work environments.
• Current OSHA 500, CSP, or CHST certification.
• Ability to maintain accurate safety documentation, including daily reports and OSHA 300 logs.
• Strong observational skills and attention to detail when identifying hazards and unsafe practices.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills for reporting findings and interacting with site personnel.
• Ability to work independently on a fast-paced job site while coordinating closely with the safety director.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience supporting safety programs on ash pond remediation or similar environmental remediation projects.
• background working within a power and utility division or on large power generation facilities.
• Demonstrated ability to build rapport with craft labor and project teams to influence safe behaviors.
• Comfort with fast-paced, project-based work and changing site conditions.
• Interest in pursuing long-term career growth and multiple project opportunities within the safety field.

Work Environment

This role is based onsite at a power generation plant supporting an ash pond remediation project. The position operates on a day shift schedule, typically Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., plus approximately 8 hours on Saturday, for a total of around 58 hours per week. The environment is fast-paced and heavily focused on civil and earthwork construction activities. The Safety Coordinator will spend the majority of time in the field performing walk downs and inspections, often in outdoor conditions and around heavy equipment. Appropriate personal protective equipment is required at all times, including hard hat, safety boots, safety glasses, gloves, high-visibility protective vest, and other gear as needed. The role offers exposure to large-scale power and utility projects and provides multiple project-based opportunities for contract safety professionals to gain valuable field experience and pursue growth within the broader power and utility sector.

This is a Contract position based out of Chester, VA.

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $50.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a Contract position based out of Chester, VA.

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 20, 2026.

This is a fully onsite position in Chester,VA.

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