Construction Safety Coordinator (EMT Preferred)

IES Communications; Addison (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

401K Plan with Employer Match

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Medical Coverage Options

Dental and Vision Coverage

Disability and other coverages

Job summary

IES Communications is seeking a Safety Coordinator to implement and maintain safety policies and programs across projects. You will train staff, conduct audits, and lead root-cause investigations to prevent incidents.

EMT or higher credentials are strongly preferred, with strong communication and MS Office skills. The role requires collaboration with site management, adherence to federal and state standards, and the ability to travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED; an associate degree or higher preferred.
• EMT or higher credentials preferred.
• Authorized OSHA OTI 500 Construction Outreach Trainer status preferred.
• CHST certification or equivalent preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer knowledge including MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Fully support all IES and Site/Customer safety policies, procedures and programs and Federal and State Standards.
• Ensure implementation and compliance with IES Safety Policies, Procedures and Programs within the Communications Division and Site/Customer Site Specific Policies, Procedures and Programs.
• Perform safety presentations and develop safety trainings as required.
• Schedule and perform documented jobsite safety audits/inspections for compliance with safety standards.
• Oversee and maintain activities involving confined space entry and related documentation.
• Conduct or direct activities identifying potential hazards and develop safety action plans with operations for implementation.
• Develop processes and plans to reduce or eliminate hazards and safety incidents.
• Deliver safety new employee orientation (NEO), OSHA 10/30 hour and other required trainings.
• Coordinate safety training for management and field personnel in accident prevention techniques.
• Prepare written reports and summaries on safety audits, investigations and issues.
• Conduct and coordinate root cause investigations on incidents and near misses.
• Perform root cause analysis to help operations implement corrective actions.
• Participate in OSHA inspection processes as defined in the Safety Manual.
• Prepare and maintain safety-related records and reports.
• Teach, counsel and mentor stakeholders to uphold the IES Safety Culture.
• Coordinate activities with site management and other stakeholders.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Problem solving

Critical thinking

Written communication

Verbal communication

Oral presentations

Travel

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate degree or higher preferred

EMT or higher credentials preferred

OSHA OTI 500 Trainer certification

CHST certification or equivalent preferred

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

IES Communications is seeking a Safety Coordinator to implement and maintain safety policies and programs across projects. You will train staff, conduct audits, and lead root-cause investigations to prevent incidents.

EMT or higher credentials are strongly preferred, with strong communication and MS Office skills. The role requires collaboration with site management, adherence to federal and state standards, and the ability to travel as needed.