Airport Mechanical Safety Coordinator

Voluntary Protection Programs Participants' Association, Inc.; Atlanta, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid healthcare premiums

Direct hire

401(k) with company match

Generous paid time off

Professional development

Aviation construction experience

Mentorship by Senior Safety Manager

Industry-leading firm

Job summary

Voluntary Protection Programs Participants' Association, Inc. is seeking a Safety Coordinator to support mechanical construction at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.

The role works under a Senior Safety Manager, ensuring safety on a busy active airport program with night shifts through 2026 and a planned day shift in 2027. The candidate will conduct field inspections, ensure OSHA compliance, and coordinate with contractors and airport stakeholders to uphold a strong safety

Qualifications

• Previous construction experience at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is required.
• OSHA 500 certification is required.
• Construction safety experience supporting commercial, mechanical, aviation, infrastructure, or other complex construction projects.
• Comfortable working around active mechanical construction operations, multiple trades, contractors, and subcontractors.
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA construction safety requirements and industry best practices.
• Ability to communicate effectively with craft personnel, superintendents, project managers, contractors, and client representatives.
• Strong field presence with the ability to identify hazards and professionally address safety concerns.
• Ability to work night shift through the remainder of 2026 and transition to day shift in 2027.

Responsibilities

• Support the Senior Safety Manager with day-to-day construction safety activities throughout active airport projects.
• Perform regular field safety inspections and identify unsafe conditions, behaviors, and potential hazards.
• Monitor contractor and subcontractor compliance with project safety requirements, OSHA standards, and established safety procedures.
• Support safety activities associated with mechanical construction, including HVAC, piping, equipment installation, and related trades.
• Conduct and/or participate in safety meetings, toolbox talks, orientations, and pre-task planning.
• Review Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs), and other site-specific safety documentation.
• Document observations, incidents, corrective actions, and safety-related field activities.
• Work directly with contractors and field personnel to address safety concerns before they become incidents.
• Assist with incident investigations and follow-up corrective actions when necessary.
• Coordinate closely with project management, airport representatives, contractors, and the Senior Safety Manager.
• Help maintain a proactive safety culture within a complex, occupied, and highly regulated airport environment.

Education

OSHA 500

CHST

CSP

BCSP certifications

Job description

Voluntary Protection Programs Participants' Association, Inc. is seeking a Safety Coordinator to support mechanical construction at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.

The role works under a Senior Safety Manager, ensuring safety on a busy active airport program with night shifts through 2026 and a planned day shift in 2027. The candidate will conduct field inspections, ensure OSHA compliance, and coordinate with contractors and airport stakeholders to uphold a strong safety