Mission Critical Safety Coordinator Location: Charlotte, NC Industry: Electrical Construction / Mission Critical A leading electrical contractor is looking to hire a Safety Coordinator to support a major mission-critical project in the Charlotte area. This position will be heavily field-focused, working alongside project management, superintendents, foremen, and electrical crews to maintain a strong safety culture and ensure compliance across the project.
Responsibilities
- Maintain an active presence on the jobsite, monitoring work conditions and safety compliance.
- Partner with project management and field teams to identify and resolve safety-related concerns.
- Conduct regular jobsite safety audits, inspections, and Job Safety Analyses.
- Deliver safety training, new-hire orientations, and ongoing coaching to field personnel.
- Ensure employees and subcontractors comply with PPE and site-specific safety requirements.
- Inspect tools, equipment, scaffolding, and work areas for potential hazards.
- Assist with incident investigations, reporting, and preventative action plans.
- Support the development and implementation of site-specific safety programs.
- Work closely with Project Managers, Superintendents, Foremen, QA/QC, and safety leadership.
- Help reinforce and continuously improve the overall safety culture across the project.
- This is a field-based position supporting a large-scale mission-critical electrical construction project.
- PPE is required, and the role involves working both indoors and outdoors in an active construction environment.
Required Skills
- Previous electrical construction or general construction safety experience.
- Strong understanding of OSHA standards and construction safety procedures.
- OSHA 30 required.
- Knowledge of electrical construction activities, equipment, and jobsite hazards.
- Strong communication and leadership skills with the ability to work effectively with field personnel.
- Comfortable conducting training, mentoring crews, and addressing safety concerns directly.
- Basic proficiency with Microsoft Word and safety documentation/reporting.
- Willingness to work flexible hours and travel when required.
- Able to work in an active construction environment, including climbing ladders/scaffolding and conducting extensive jobsite walks.
Preferred Skills
- Mission-critical or data center project experience preferred.
Pay range and compensation package
- Competitive compensation
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Paid time off and holidays
- 401(k)
- Life insurance and short-term disability
- Ongoing safety, leadership, technical, and career-development training