Safety Coordinator

Senneca Holdings•Columbus, OH

16d•Onsite

About The Position

The Construction Safety Coordinator serves as the on-site safety representative for installation and construction projects, working under the direction of the Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Manager and Site Supervisor and in coordination with the General Contractor (GC). The position implements and enforces company safety programs, OSHA requirements, client standards, and GC safety plans on active construction sites. It works with project managers, supervisors, field personnel, subcontractors, and customers to identify, correct, document, and communicate jobsite hazards within the Company’s scope of work and promote a culture of safety excellence. The role has authority to stop work when unsafe conditions or behaviors are observed, require corrective actions before affected work resumes, and immediately escalate unresolved or site-wide hazards to the EHS Manager. The position requires regular and reliable attendance and may include other assigned duties. Reasonable accommodation may be provided for individuals with disabilities. The position is based at the company’s Jeffersonville construction site. Physical requirements include extended periods of sitting, standing, and walking; lifting, pushing, and pulling up to 50 pounds; working at heights, in confined spaces, and on active construction sites; and exposure to noise, temperature fluctuations, moving equipment, and environmental irritants. The role also requires kneeling, crawling, twisting, reaching, and unrestricted use of hands and fingers.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Two to five years of construction safety experience on construction sites.
OSHA 30 Hour Construction certification.
Demonstrated competency in hazard recognition within the Company’s scope of work.
Understanding of GC-controlled jobsite safety coordination.
Strong communication and collaboration skills.
Ability to professionally enforce safety requirements in the field.
Valid driver’s license and ability to pass initial and annual DMV review.
Experience with Microsoft Office and construction-related tracking and reporting software.
Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods; lift, push, and pull up to 50 pounds; work at heights, in confined spaces, and on active construction sites; tolerate exposure to noise, temperature fluctuations, moving equipment, and environmental irritants; and kneel, crawl, twist, reach, and use hands and fingers without restriction.

Nice To Haves

Technical or vocational training.
OSHA 510 or 511 certification, or equivalent training.
English-Spanish speaking ability.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary safety resource for field construction teams.
Conduct daily job-site inspections, audits, and hazard assessments.
Identify, correct, and document hazards related to fall protection, elevated work, material handling, rigging, scissor lifts, aerial work platforms, forklifts, and telehandlers.
Coordinate hazard mitigation with the EHS Manager and GC safety team when issues affect other trades or shared spaces.
Enforce compliance with OSHA 29 CFR 1926, company safety policies, and GC Site Specific Safety Plans.
Support implementation of subcontractor safety programs and GC safety requirements.
Participate in incident, injury, and near-miss investigations and ensure timely reporting.
Assist with Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs), and pre-task planning.
Investigate incidents, near misses, and property damage events.
Support emergency response procedures as directed.
Conduct or assist with safety orientations, task-specific briefings, and toolbox talks.
Verify required training, certifications, and operator qualifications.
Maintain inspection reports, training records, incident documentation, and corrective-action tracking.
Maintain regular and reliable attendance and perform other duties as assigned.
Stop work when unsafe conditions or behaviors are observed, require corrective actions before affected work resumes, and escalate unresolved or site-wide hazards to the EHS Manager immediately.
Comply with OSHA regulations and company safety policies and procedures, promptly report unsafe conditions, attend required safety training, support safety goals and recommend improvements, and follow safe work practices including ergonomics, PPE use, and lockout procedures.