Site Safety Coordinator

Akima, LLC • Colorado Springs, CO

4h • Onsite

About The Position

The Safety Coordinator is responsible for ensuring a safe and compliant work environment at a U.S. Army contractor site focused on equipment turn-in, retrograde, and property disposal operations. This role ensures adherence to OSHA, DoD, and Army safety standards and actively promotes a culture of safety among all site personnel and subcontractors. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for this role include recordable incident rate (RIR), number of safety training hours completed per month, near miss and hazard report closure rate, audit and inspection pass rate, and compliance with the site-specific safety plan.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• 3+ years of safety experience on government, military, or industrial logistics sites
• Working knowledge of OSHA 29 CFR 1910, EM 385-1-1, DA PAM 385-10, and Army site safety practices
• Excellent communication, documentation, and conflict-resolution skills
• OSHA 30-Hour (General Industry or Construction) required

Nice To Haves

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in occupational safety, Environmental Science, or related field preferred
• Experience supporting military logistics, equipment turn-in, retrograde, or base closure operations is highly preferred
• CSP, CHST, or similar preferred
• Forklift and HAZMAT handling certification a plus
• Familiarity with Army safety systems, procedures, and reporting (e.g., mishap reporting to the COR)
• Former military or DoD contractor experience strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Implement and enforce the site-specific Safety Plan in accordance with OSHA, EM 385-1-1, and Army regulations.
• Conduct regular site inspections to identify potential hazards related to material handling, equipment movement, and personnel operations during equipment turn-in.
• Ensure proper handling and storage of hazardous materials (HAZMAT) in compliance with EPA and Army guidelines.
• Conduct safety orientations and recurring training for all personnel, including subcontractors and temporary labor.
• Ensure employees are trained on proper PPE usage, forklift and equipment operation, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), and incident reporting procedures.
• Maintain safety training records and certifications in accordance with contractual and regulatory requirements.
• Lead investigations of accidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions.
• Report findings and corrective actions to the Project Manager and Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), as required.
• Maintain incident logs and OSHA reporting documentation.
• Perform routine safety audits and job hazard analyses (JHAs) for all key operations, including equipment offload, inspection, and turn-in staging.
• Track safety KPIs and prepare regular reports for internal leadership and government oversight.
• Support government inspections and respond to safety-related inquiries or non-compliance findings.
• Develop and implement hazard control measures specific to heavy equipment, material handling, and military logistics operations.
• Monitor environmental conditions and enforce heat stress, cold weather, or severe weather protocols as required by site conditions.
• Any other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) and a range of other voluntary benefits
• Paid Time Off (PTO) is offered to regular full-time and part-time employees
• Competitive pay
• Growth opportunities
• Excellent retirement options

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees