Senior Safety Coordinator

Sheakley Workforce Staffing•Columbus, OH

24d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Safety Coordinator provides field safety oversight for mechanical and fire protection crews supporting construction of a semiconductor manufacturing facility in Columbus, Ohio. The project includes fire alarm systems, fire sprinkler installation, mechanical systems, and related fire protection construction activities. The coordinator works directly with craft personnel, supervision, project leadership, and contractors to maintain compliance and support safe project execution. This is a 1099 contractor opportunity with a stated duration of 12–18 months and a start date of January 4, 2027. The schedule is first shift, Monday through Friday and/or Saturday, for 60 or more hours per week. Extended hours and Saturday work may be based on project needs. Compensation is $50 per hour for travelers or $52 per hour for local workers. Travelers receive $125 per day in per diem, seven days per week, and a $150-per-month completion bonus. Pay is weekly.

Requirements

OSHA 30 Construction Certification.
CHST or STSC credential.
OSHA 500 and/or OSHA 510.
At least 10 years of construction safety experience.
Mechanical experience.
Working knowledge of OSHA Construction Standards, fire protection construction safety, fire alarm system installation, fire sprinkler system installation, and mechanical construction activities.
Working knowledge of elevated work and fall protection, aerial lifts and MEWPs, material handling operations, and hot work safety.
Working knowledge of JHA, incident investigation and corrective actions, contractor safety management, and construction risk assessment and mitigation.

Nice To Haves

Semiconductor or advanced manufacturing construction experience.
Fire protection construction experience.
Fire alarm or sprinkler installation experience.
Mechanical contractor safety experience.
Large-scale industrial construction experience.
Multi-contractor safety oversight experience.

Responsibilities

Provide daily field safety oversight for mechanical and fire protection construction activities.
Maintain a highly visible presence throughout active work areas.
Monitor fire alarm, sprinkler, and associated mechanical installation activities.
Conduct routine site inspections, audits, observations, and hazard assessments.
Review JHAs, pre-task plans, permits, and other project safety documentation.
Identify unsafe conditions and coordinate corrective actions with field supervision.
Provide safety coaching and reinforce safe work practices with craft personnel.
Coordinate safety activities with project management, supervision, and contractors.
Support toolbox talks, safety meetings, and workforce engagement activities.
Participate in incident investigations and corrective action implementation.
Maintain required safety documentation, inspection records, and compliance reports.
Ensure compliance with OSHA and project-specific safety requirements.