Construction Safety Coordinator Trainee

RS Electric; Saint Joseph (MO); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

RS Electric is seeking an Assistant Safety Coordinator to support the Safety and Health Program across construction projects. You will learn OSHA standards, assist with inspections, training, and incident documentation, and help administer safety policies.

This role targets individuals new to safety, offering hands-on learning under Safety Coordinators and project leaders, with growth toward a Safety Coordinator position.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree or coursework in Occupational Safety, Construction Management, Environmental Health & Safety, Industrial Technology, or related field preferred.
• Current students pursuing safety-related education may be considered.
• Basic computer skills using Microsoft Office and electronic recordkeeping systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist with administration of the Safety and Health Program.
• Maintain safety records, forms, training documentation, and compliance files.
• Support implementation of company safety policies and procedures.
• Assist with customer-specific and project-specific safety requirements.
• Learn applicable OSHA standards and company safety expectations.
• Maintain confidentiality of employee medical and incident records.
• Participate in jobsite safety inspections and document findings.
• Assist in tracking corrective actions and open safety items.
• Learn proper inspection techniques and hazard recognition methods.
• Support documentation of audit findings and follow-up activities.
• Assist with new hire orientations and onboarding activities.
• Help prepare training materials, toolbox talks, and safety meeting documentation.
• Track employee certifications and training completion records.
• Support logistics for safety meetings and training events.
• Participate in toolbox talks and safety presentations as skills develop.
• Complete assigned professional development and safety training programs.
• Learn to identify workplace hazards common to utility, industrial, commercial, and construction environments.
• Assist with field reviews of work activities and job hazard analyses.
• Support implementation of hazard controls identified by supervisors and safety professionals.
• Learn fundamentals of Fall protection, Electrical safety, Excavation and trenching safety, Confined space entry, Lockout/Tagout, PPE, Defensive driving, SIF prevention.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Communication

Detail-oriented

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree or coursework in Safety/Construction Safety

Tools

MS Office Suite

Recordkeeping systems

Job description

RS Electric is seeking an Assistant Safety Coordinator to support the Safety and Health Program across construction projects. You will learn OSHA standards, assist with inspections, training, and incident documentation, and help administer safety policies.

This role targets individuals new to safety, offering hands-on learning under Safety Coordinators and project leaders, with growth toward a Safety Coordinator position.