Safety Coordinator

Texas Chiller Systems•San Antonio, TX

10h•Onsite

About The Position

At Texas Chiller Systems, we take pride in serving our customers with excellence and supporting our employees with the same care and attention. Headquartered in San Antonio, we were built on a foundation of strong values that guide how we work, lead, and serve, always putting people first and striving to exceed expectations for our team and our customers in every interaction. We are hiring a Safety Coordinator! This role supports the development, implementation, and administration of company safety programs across commercial HVAC, chiller, plumbing, refrigeration, electrical, fabrication, service, and construction operations. This role partners with field employees, supervisors, project managers, and leadership to promote safe work practices, identify hazards, and support compliance with company, customer, and regulatory requirements. This position plays a critical role in injury prevention and operational consistency by maintaining a visible field presence, conducting inspections, delivering training, supporting incident investigations, and tracking corrective actions across a fast-paced, multi-market environment.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required
Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record and the ability to travel regularly between all worksites, customer, and company locations
Must be able to pass an extensive background check for access to federal customers.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, electronic documentation, and safety or learning management systems
Strong professional communication skills with the ability to work effectively with field employees, supervisors, customers, and leadership
Jobsite hazard identification, safety inspections, and practical corrective-action recommendations
Incident investigation, root-cause analysis, and corrective-action follow-through
Safety training, group facilitation, and clear communication of expectations
Accurate recordkeeping, documentation, and management of compliance deadlines
Professional coaching, conflict resolution, and the ability to address unsafe behavior appropriately
Time management, prioritization, independent judgment, and consistent follow-through
Cross-functional collaboration with service, projects, warehouse, fabrication, fleet, and leadership teams
Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, climb, and navigate uneven surfaces, mechanical rooms, rooftops, new construction sites, warehouses, fabrication shops, ladders, and stairs
Ability to lift and carry safety equipment or materials weighing up to 50 pounds, with assistance when appropriate
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment and work around heat, cold, noise, dust, moving equipment, and active construction conditions
Ability to operate a motor vehicle and travel between work locations; early mornings, evenings, weekends, or emergency response may occasionally be required

Nice To Haves

associate or bachelor's degree in occupational safety, construction management, or a related field preferred
2+ years of safety, construction, mechanical, industrial, or field operations experience preferred
Experience in commercial HVAC, plumbing, electrical, mechanical service, fabrication, or construction operations preferred
Working knowledge of OSHA construction and general industry requirements and common jobsite safety practices
OSHA 30-hour certification preferred or ability to obtain within the company-established timeframe; First Aid, CPR, and AED certification preferred
Experience with Commercial HVAC, mechanical service, plumbing, electrical, fabrication, and construction work environments
Experience with OSHA 29 CFR 1910 and 1926 requirements and related safety recordkeeping
Experience with OSHA 500 and/or 510 trainer qualifications
Experience with Federal EM385-1-1 safety requirements
Experience with Fall protection, lockout/tagout, confined spaces, hot work, respiratory protection, excavation, and electrical safety
Experience with Job hazard analyses, activity hazard analyses, pre-task plans, site-specific safety plans, and customer compliance documentation
Experience with Safety management software, training platforms, inspection applications, and electronic incident reporting
Recognized safety credentials such as CHST or ASP
Bilingual English and Spanish communication in a field environment

Responsibilities

Conducts routine safety inspections and audits at all worksites, customer locations, warehouses, fabrication shops, company facilities, and other active work areas.
Identifies unsafe conditions, behaviors, and work practices; communicates required corrective actions and escalates serious or imminent hazards immediately, including stop work authority.
Supports compliance with applicable OSHA requirements, company safety policies, customer standards, and general contractor or site-specific safety rules.
Coordinates and delivers new-hire safety orientation, toolbox talks, safety meetings, refresher training, and other assigned employee education.
Assists department leaders with job hazard analyses, activity hazard analyses, pre-task planning, site-specific safety plans, and preparation for high-risk work activities.
Monitors the inventory and distribution of personal protective equipment for all business units.
Monitors the condition and proper use of personal protective equipment and provides guidance related to fall protection, lockout/tagout, confined spaces, hot work, respiratory protection, excavation, and electrical safety.
Participates in investigations involving injuries, near misses, vehicle accidents, property damage, and other safety events; assists with root-cause analysis and corrective action development.
Tracks corrective actions and partners with responsible department leaders to verify that identified hazards and compliance items are resolved in a timely manner.
Maintains accurate safety records, including training documentation, fleet vehicle and driver performance, employee certifications, inspection reports, incident files, and required compliance records.
Supports hazard communication, Safety Data Sheet management, emergency preparedness, evacuation procedures, and response planning.
Promotes employee reporting of hazards and near misses, coordinates customer or subcontractor safety documentation as assigned, and supports safety audits and process improvements.