Safety Coordinator

The State Group•Hawesville, KY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The State Group is seeking a Safety Coordinator to support its Operations team at a 15-month major data center construction job site in Hawesville, Kentucky. The project is scheduled to work six 10-hour days, offering twenty scheduled overtime hours weekly and significant earnings potential. Per diem is available for eligible candidates. There may be potential to transition to future opportunities within The State Group. The State Group is a multi-trade industrial contractor with more than 65 years of experience and 3,500+ professionals working across North America. Its work spans electrical, mechanical, civil, communications, maintenance, and emerging technology.

Requirements

At least 5 years of construction experience.
High school diploma.
CHST, OSHA 500, recognized safety certifications, or trade certifications.
Demonstrated knowledge of construction safety policies and regulations.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Excel, email, and online safety platforms.
Experience in construction or union environments with fluctuating project volumes and activity levels.
Strong commitment to the team, customers, and environments served.
Ability to embrace challenges, commit to continuous improvement, and deliver exceptional work.

Nice To Haves

Associate or bachelor's degree in safety or a related field.
Project experience involving 1,000 or more employees.

Responsibilities

Communicate with and support job-site stakeholders, including customers, general and other contractors, union representatives, and regulatory personnel.
Conduct safety orientations and training, attend pre-task planning meetings, and coach crews and supervisors on developing effective job hazard analyses and work plans.
Ensure timely and accurate completion of inspections and incident investigations.
Conduct safety audits of employee work behaviors, housekeeping, and the condition of equipment and materials.
Ensure compliance with State Group, customer, governmental, and legal requirements, including OSHA and EPA requirements.
Promptly communicate potential compliance issues or instances of noncompliance to the Safety Manager and operations leadership.
Respond promptly to safety concerns, conduct site inspections, work with operations to mitigate hazards, and immediately correct unsafe acts or conditions.
Participate as a member of the safety team, helping establish best practices and drive continuous improvement.
Perform additional duties as assigned.