Safety Coordinator

Safety Coordinator / Field Safety Representative

Pay Rate: $38-41hr (DOE)

Per Diem: $150/day Available

Schedule: 13 Days On / 1 Day Off

Location: Project Site (Travel Required)

Reports To: Project Safety Manager / Regional Safety Manager

Industry: Industrial Construction, Oil & Gas, Energy, EPC

Position Summary

The Safety Coordinator is responsible for promoting and maintaining a world-class safety culture across assigned construction projects. This position works closely with project management, craft personnel, subcontractors, and clients to ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, company safety standards, and site-specific safety requirements.

The successful candidate will serve as a visible field presence, proactively identifying hazards, coaching personnel, conducting inspections, facilitating training, and driving continuous improvement in safety performance.

Essential Responsibilities

· Conduct daily field safety inspections and audits.

· Identify unsafe conditions and behaviors and implement corrective actions.

· Lead and facilitate toolbox talks, safety meetings, and site orientations.

· Ensure compliance with OSHA, client, and company safety requirements.

· Review Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs), and Safe Work Permits.

· Monitor high-risk activities including:

o Confined Space Entry

o Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)

o Hot Work

o Excavation & Trenching

o Critical Lifts

o Fall Protection

o Energized Electrical Work

· Investigate incidents, injuries, near misses, and property damage events.

· Prepare incident reports and root cause analyses.

· Track corrective actions and verify closure.

· Conduct subcontractor safety evaluations and compliance reviews.

· Maintain site safety documentation, training records, and inspection logs.

· Participate in client safety meetings and audits.

· Assist project leadership in developing site-specific safety plans.

· Promote a positive safety culture through coaching and mentoring rather than enforcement alone.

· Support emergency response planning and drills.

Required Qualifications

· High School Diploma or GED required.

· 3+ years of construction, industrial, refinery, petrochemical, power, or oil & gas safety experience.

· Working knowledge of OSHA 1926 Construction Standards.

· Strong communication and leadership skills.

· Ability to influence safe behaviors at all organizational levels.

· Experience conducting field audits and incident investigations.

· Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

· Valid driver's license and ability to travel to project locations.

Preferred Qualifications

· Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Safety, Construction Management, or related field.

· OSHA 30 Construction Certification.

· CHST (Construction Health and Safety Technician).

· CSP (Certified Safety Professional).

· STSC or OHST certifications.

· First Aid / CPR / AED Certification.

· Experience with ISNetworld, Veriforce, Avetta, or client contractor-management systems.

Physical Requirements

· Ability to walk active construction sites for extended periods.

· Ability to climb ladders, scaffolds, and elevated work platforms.

· Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.

· Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

· Ability to wear required PPE including hard hat, safety glasses, FR clothing, gloves, and fall protection equipment.

Key Competencies

· Safety Leadership

· Hazard Recognition

· Incident Investigation

· Regulatory Compliance

· Root Cause Analysis

· Communication Skills

· Conflict Resolution

· Documentation & Reporting

· Field Presence

· Safety Culture Development

Performance Metrics

· Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR)

· Near Miss Reporting

· Audit Completion Rates

· Corrective Action Closure

· Safety Training Compliance

· Client Safety Scores

· OSHA Compliance Performance