Industrial Project Safety Lead

Barnhart Energy Company; Memphis, Northern (TN, KY); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 58,000; Part time

Job summary

Barnhart Energy Company is seeking a Project Site Safety Coordinator to serve as the designated safety lead for assigned project(s), ensuring compliance during logistics, rigging, crane operations, and equipment installation activities. This temporary, project-based role requires strong leadership and a proactive approach to maintain safety standards within the defined project scope.

The Site Safety Coordinator will support the implementation of safety programs, monitor compliance, take

Qualifications

• 5+ years of safety management experience in industrial construction or heavy rigging.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations, crane safety, and rigging operations.
• Ability to enforce compliance and support safety programs within project scope.
• Current OSHA 30-hour certification.
• First Aid/CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Support and implement site safety plans and job hazard analyses for assigned project(s).
• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, customer requirements, and Barnhart procedures.
• Conduct daily pre-task safety meetings and toolbox talks with full participation.
• Monitor crews for adherence to lift plans and safe work practices.
• Exercise stop-work authority and lead corrective actions when unsafe conditions arise.
• Inspect PPE, rigging gear, fall protection and equipment safety protocols.
• Conduct safety orientations for site personnel and subcontractors.
• Investigate incidents and implement preventive measures.
• Maintain safety logs, inspection checklists and compliance reports.
• Serve as on-site contact for emergency response coordination.
• Provide daily safety updates to project management and customer representatives.
• Participate in planning meetings to integrate safety into work sequences.
• Coach and mentor field supervisors and craft labor on safety practices.

Skills

Safety management

OSHA regulations knowledge

Enforce compliance

Leadership

Education

OSHA 30-hour certification

First Aid/CPR certification

Job description

Barnhart Energy Company is seeking a Project Site Safety Coordinator to serve as the designated safety lead for assigned project(s), ensuring compliance during logistics, rigging, crane operations, and equipment installation activities. This temporary, project-based role requires strong leadership and a proactive approach to maintain safety standards within the defined project scope.

The Site Safety Coordinator will support the implementation of safety programs, monitor compliance, take