Safety Coordinator

Alterman•Live Oak, TX

About The Position

The Safety Coordinator supports and promotes a safe work environment by ensuring compliance with OSHA regulations, company safety policies, and site-specific safety plans. The role works closely with the Sr. Safety Manager, Field Recruiting and Labor Relations team, and project leadership to provide training, conduct site visits, investigate incidents, and contribute to safety program development. The Safety Coordinator helps foster a culture of safety and accountability across jobsites. The role conducts regular safety training, including job-specific safety meetings and toolbox talks, and performs daily jobsite visits to help Project Supervisors identify and mitigate hazards. It documents site visits, including hazards, corrective actions, and follow-ups, and works with safety and project leadership to reinforce expectations through coaching and corrective actions. The Safety Coordinator maintains knowledge of OSHA regulations and industry safety standards; assists with reviewing and updating company policies; develops and implements site-specific safety programs; and supports consistent enforcement of safety policies through training, monitoring, and corrective actions. The position also assists with safety incentive programs when applicable. The role investigates incidents and near misses to identify root causes and recommend preventive measures, prepares detailed incident reports, reviews findings with safety and project leadership, and maintains OSHA records and required documentation. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 5 years in the construction industry, with 100% of day-to-day job functions involving safety, health, or environmental protection.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong organizational and documentation skills, with attention to detail.
Ability to identify hazards, assess risk, and recommend corrective actions in real time.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently and collaborate with field teams and management.
Strong working knowledge of OSHA regulations and construction safety standards.
Familiarity with energized electrical work, control of hazardous energies, task-appropriate PPE, and lockout/tagout procedures.
Familiarity with confined-space work and confined-space programs.
Familiarity with trenching and excavation safety.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn and use related software and systems.
Ability to stand, walk, climb, bend, reach, stoop, kneel, lift, carry, push, handle products, and stretch for extended periods, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Ability to lift up to 40 pounds at times.
Ability to work in confined spaces.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the electrical construction industry.
Knowledge of current National Electrical Codes and local and state electrical codes.

Responsibilities

Conduct regular safety training, job-specific safety meetings, and toolbox talks.
Perform daily jobsite visits to assist Project Supervisors with identifying and mitigating hazards.
Ensure employees work safely and do not create risks for themselves or others.
Document jobsite visits, hazards, corrective actions, and follow-ups.
Collaborate with safety and project leadership to uphold safety expectations through coaching and corrective actions.
Maintain current knowledge of OSHA regulations and industry safety standards.
Assist safety leadership in reviewing and updating company policies.
Develop and implement site-specific safety programs tailored to project activities and hazards.
Support consistent enforcement of safety policies and procedures across jobsites through training, monitoring, and corrective actions.
Assist with developing safety incentive programs when applicable.
Investigate incidents, including near misses, to determine root causes and recommend preventive measures.
Prepare incident reports and review findings with safety leadership and project leadership.
Maintain accurate OSHA records and help ensure required documentation is completed and retained.
Perform other duties as assigned.