Project Safety Coordinator
About The Position
The Project Safety Coordinator provides safety support for a construction project. This is a junior position in the safety department, working closely with a site safety manager or regional safety manager while developing the experience and knowledge needed to work more independently. The coordinator supports site management, interacts with general contractors, owner representatives, and subcontractors to address safety challenges, and helps track incidents, conduct investigations, and identify corrective actions. The role also includes delivering safety training, supporting site orientations and safety documentation, facilitating monthly safety committee meetings, and promoting a positive safety culture.
Requirements
- Familiarity with 29 CFR 1910, 29 CFR 1926, EM385-1-1, and NFPA 70E.
- OSHA 30-hour construction course completed within the previous five years.
- Proficiency with Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and commonly used field databases, systems, and software.
- Ability to read and interpret scientific and technical journals, regulatory standards, and legal documents.
- Professional verbal and written communication skills when responding to inquiries or complaints from customers, coworkers, and regulatory agencies.
- Ability to communicate effectively by telephone and email and present information to management, public groups, and clients.
- Ability to perform calculations involving proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume, and apply basic algebra and geometry.
- Ability to determine exposure levels and relate them to established levels to determine protective measures.
- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
- Ability to interpret technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and work with abstract and concrete variables.
- Strong sense of urgency, flexibility, adaptability, attention to detail, follow-through, and commitment to service, cooperation, quality, and continuous improvement.
- Strong attention to detail, including regular follow-up on action items.
- Ability to work as a team player in a fast-paced environment, handle multiple tasks, and meet deadlines.
- Ability to recognize and adapt to people’s preferred communication styles.
Responsibilities
- Engage the site management team in dialogue about safety concerns and work toward practical, proactive solutions for continuous safety improvement.
- Interact with general contractors, owner representatives, and other subcontractors on behalf of Helix Electric to resolve safety challenges.
- Track and report safety incidents on the project.
- Assist the site management team with incident notifications and investigations to determine root causes and identify corrective actions.
- Conduct safety training as needed for the project.
- Conduct monthly job site safety committee meetings and prepare agendas and minutes.
- Assist in creating Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) and Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA) documentation.
- Assist with job site orientations for employees and subcontractors.
- Stay current with key changes in the legal and regulatory environment.
- Promote a positive safety culture by showing care for employee well-being and exemplifying corporate safety expectations.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- The role may be eligible for benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
