Safety Coordinator

E2 Optics•Abilene, TX

14d

About The Position

The Safety Coordinator supports the execution, compliance, and enhancement of internal and external safety programs, and promotes a behavior-based safety culture to prevent accidents and mitigate losses at E2 Optics customer locations. Employees are expected to follow safe work practices and comply with company and client worksite safety policies and procedures. The role provides safety and health training, instruction, and coaching to support compliance with occupational safety and health regulations. It also assists the Safety Manager with incident and accident investigations, documentation, problem solving, and implementation of countermeasures. The Safety Coordinator conducts or participates in safety audits and tracks recurring safety issues to support structured problem solving and performance targets. The position generally requires minimal overnight travel (5%), with willingness to travel as required. The standard work environment includes an indoor business office and construction sites, with moderate noise. The role involves frequent standing and walking, use of hands and arms, verbal communication, occasional stooping or kneeling, lifting and carrying items, climbing ladders, and potentially working in tight or confined spaces. Operation of scissor lifts, telehandlers, boom lifts, and UTVs may be required.

Requirements

High school diploma.
2–3 years of occupational health and/or safety experience in a construction environment.
OSHA 30.
Ability to positively influence and encourage others.
High attention to detail.
Ability to meet deadlines.
Willingness to work days, nights, and weekends as project requirements dictate.
Self-motivation and excellent work ethic.
Effectiveness working in various work environments.
Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 40 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Ability to regularly carry and climb ladders to 20 feet.
Ability to operate scissor lifts, telehandlers, boom lifts, and UTVs (buggies) if required.
Ability to work in tight and confined spaces when required.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree.

Responsibilities

Support the execution, compliance, and enhancement of internal and external safety programs.
Promote a behavior-based safety culture to prevent accidents and mitigate losses at customer locations.
Provide safety and health training, instruction, and coaching to support compliance with applicable occupational safety and health regulations.
Assist the Safety Manager with incident and accident investigations, documentation, problem solving, and implementation of countermeasures.
Conduct and/or participate in safety audits to review practices and records for compliance with health and safety programs and OSHA regulations.
Track and trend recurring safety issues and drive structured problem solving to support performance targets.
Follow safe work practices and adhere to company and client worksite safety policies and procedures.
Travel as required by E2 Optics; overnight travel is generally expected to be minimal (5%).