Health & Safety Coordinator

VoltaGrid; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

VoltaGrid in Abilene, TX seeks a Health Safety Environmental Coordinator to provide on-site safety support during construction and operations of a 140-acre laydown yard and future microgrid site. You will drive proactive safety culture, conduct inspections, coordinate training, and report incidents to ensure OSHA compliance.

The role collaborates with operations to implement corrective actions and maintain safety across all site activities, coordinating with safety and people operations teams.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; associate's or bachelor's degree preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in fleet safety, compliance, or construction operations.
• Experience using fleet telematics systems such as Samsara is strongly preferred.
• Strong reporting, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day administrative support for health & safety organization.
• Support safety culture for the project site and coordinate with teams.
• Work with People Operations and Safety to align practices across teams.
• Participate in safety meetings, incident reviews, and audits.
• Communicate findings to drivers and management clearly.
• Assist with safety performance metrics and targets.
• Conduct site inspections to ensure OSHA 1910/1926 compliance.
• Facilitate safety briefings, toolbox talks, and drills.
• Document incidents, near misses, and corrective actions.
• Help identify and mitigate job-specific hazards with project management.
• Maintain relationships with stakeholders; support safe commissioning.
• Assist with training operations personnel in hazard recognition and safe work practices.
• Analyze safety data to identify trends and improvements.
• Provide data reporting to evaluate safety outcomes and operations.
• Coach personnel during field safety audits and ensure compliance.

Skills

Fleet safety

Compliance

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Written & verbal communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's or Bachelor's preferred

Tools

Samsara

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Position Title: HEALTH SAFETY ENVIRONMENTAL COORDINATOR

Location: ABILENE, TX

FLSA Class: EXEMPT

Responsible to: SENIOR HSE MANAGER

Position Summary: The Health and Safety Coordinator is responsible for providing onsite support for safety support during both the construction and operations of the 140 acre laydown yard in Abilene, Texas and a future microgrid power generation site. This role will be established during the construction phase and will remain during operations as the site safety role. The coordinator will support safety initiatives and drive a proactive safety culture across all site activities.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day administrative support for health & safety organization
• Supporting positive safety culture for the project site.
• Work closely with the People Operations and Safety departments to align safety practices across teams
• Participate in safety meetings, incident reviews, and compliance audits.
• Communicate findings and recommendations clearly to both drivers and management.
• Assist with safety performance metrics and key targets for the project.
• Conduct regular site inspections and audits to ensure compliance with OSHA 1910 and 1926, company policies, and local regulations.
• Facilitate daily safety briefings, toolbox talks, and emergency drills.
• Document and report all incidents, near misses, and corrective actions.
• Partner with project management to identify and mitigate job-specific hazards.
• Maintain positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Supporting safe commissioning and transition from construction to operational status.
• Facilitate the permit to work process within the designated power blocks
• Assist with training operations personnel in hazard recognition, safe work practices, and emergency procedures.
• Analyze safety performance metrics to identify trends and recommend corrective actions.
• Provide data analysis and reporting support to evaluate safety outcomes and operational improvements.
• Assist field safety audits to verify compliance and coach personnel in hazard recognition and mitigation.
• Provide immediate first aid or coordinate medical response as required.
• Promote ethical behavior, safety accountability, and a strong, proactive safety culture.
• Communicate policies, plans, and procedures clearly to ensure compliance and alignment with VoltaGrid’s core safety values
• Collaborate with the operations team to identify and implement corrective actions following safety incidents or violations.
• Track and document safety infractions and resolution timelines.

Educational And Other Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required; associate’s or bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in fleet safety, compliance, or construction operations preferred.
• Experience using fleet telematics systems such as Samsara is strongly preferred.
• Strong reporting, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across departments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and other reporting tools.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

VoltaGrid is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

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