Safety Coordinator

HNM Systems; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

HNM Systems is seeking a hands-on Safety Coordinator to support a large-scale construction project in Abilene, TX. You will work with field crews, subcontractors, and project leadership to maintain a safe, productive, and compliant work environment.

The role combines field presence with inspections, JHAs, toolbox talks, and incident reporting. Start times are early, and candidates should have construction/field experience and OSHA 30 or similar certifications.

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial construction or field operations.
• Strong ability to identify hazards and communicate risks.
• Excellent written and spoken communication with field crews and leadership.
• Comfortable working on rooftops, ladders, and active construction sites.
• Ability to start early on site (6:00–7:00 AM) and maintain schedules.

Responsibilities

• Serve as onsite safety resource for field crews, subcontractors, and leadership.
• Maintain field presence and build productive relationships with onsite personnel.
• Conduct site walks, safety observations, inspections, compliance reviews, and audits.
• Identify hazards and work with crews to correct unsafe conditions.
• Support JHAs, toolbox talks, pre-task planning, and daily safety discussions.
• Monitor PPE, fall protection, ladder, aerial lift, electrical safety, and site procedures.
• Support safety activities in rooftops, lifts, data centers, and active sites.
• Maintain safety records, inspection logs, and corrective actions.
• Participate in safety meetings with project teams and customers.
• Assist with incident/near-miss reporting and investigations.

Skills

Safety coordination

Field safety

Communication

Risk assessment

Problem solving

Independent work

Tools

OSHA 30

CPR/First Aid

LOTO

Fall protection

Job description

HNM Systems is the leading tech-enabled professional services provider, shaping the workforce across the telecom, energy, and technology sectors. We connect specialized talent with direct hire, contract-to-hire, and consulting opportunities that support fiber expansion, digital infrastructure, wireless networks, and smart grid energy solutions. Our innovative approach delivers high-impact outcomes, with a 94% success rate in talent placement and project execution. Relentlessly people-driven, HNM Systems sets the industry standard through exceptional employee experience and long-term client value.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

This role offers a unique opportunity to influence safety culture on large-scale telecommunications and construction projects while working directly alongside field teams. Rather than functioning solely as an auditor or compliance specialist, you'll play an active role supporting crews, identifying risks, and helping ensure work is completed safely and efficiently. This position is ideal for someone with real-world construction, trade, telecommunications, or field operations experience who wants to grow into a long-term safety career while remaining connected to day-to-day operations. You'll gain exposure to complex projects, diverse construction environments, and ongoing professional development opportunities.

Overview

Our customer is seeking a hands-on Safety Coordinator to support a large-scale construction project in Abilene, Texas. This individual will work closely with field employees, labor partners, subcontractors, project leadership, and customer representatives to help maintain a safe, productive, and compliant work environment.

This is a field-focused position that combines daily interaction with crews and project stakeholders with compliance activities, inspections, safety documentation, reporting, and corrective action tracking. The successful candidate will help reinforce safe work practices while building trust and credibility with the teams performing the work.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as an onsite safety resource supporting field crews, subcontractors, labor partners, and project leadership.
• Maintain a consistent presence in the field and develop productive working relationships with onsite personnel.
• Conduct site walks, safety observations, inspections, compliance reviews, and audits.
• Identify hazards and work collaboratively with crews to correct unsafe conditions and behaviors.
• Support Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), toolbox talks, pre-task planning, and daily safety discussions.
• Monitor compliance with PPE requirements, fall protection standards, ladder safety, aerial lift safety, electrical safety requirements, and project-specific procedures.
• Support safe work activities in environments such as rooftops, lifts, ladders, IDF rooms, electrical rooms, data centers, and active construction sites.
• Maintain safety documentation, inspection records, corrective action logs, and compliance reporting.
• Participate in safety meetings with project teams, customers, and General Contractors.
• Assist with incident reporting, near-miss reporting, investigations, documentation, and follow-up activities.
• Reinforce safe work practices through coaching, communication, and proactive engagement with field personnel.
• Balance fields support responsibilities with documentation, auditing, and compliance activities.
• Escalate significant safety concerns to project leadership when appropriate.
• All other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Experience working in commercial construction, field operations, telecommunications, low-voltage systems, electrical trades, or a related field environment.
• Practical understanding of active construction sites, field hazards, and safe work practices.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with field crews, subcontractors, customers, General Contractors, and project leadership.
• Comfortable working around rooftops, ladders, aerial lifts, electrical rooms, IDF rooms, data centers, and active construction environments.
• Strong observational, organizational, documentation, and follow-through skills.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of safety concerns while appropriately escalating issues when necessary.
• Comfortable supporting an early construction-site schedule beginning between approximately 6:00 AM and 7:00 AM.
• Willingness to learn company-specific safety procedures, compliance requirements, and documentation processes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous Safety Coordinator, construction safety, EHS, field supervision, or safety-related experience.
• Telecommunications, DAS, BDA, low-voltage, electrical, or data-center construction experience.
• OSHA 30 certification.
• CPR and First Aid certification.
• Familiarity with:
• Fall protection
• Ladder and aerial lift safety
• Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
• Electrical safety
• RF awareness and exposure considerations
• Grounding and bondingJob Hazard Analyses and pre-task planning

OSHA 30 and CPR/First Aid certifications are preferred but not required. Training and certification support may be available for strong candidates.

Work Environment / Additional Information

• Primary project located in Abilene, TX.
• Approximately four days per week onsite, with Fridays typically reserved for administrative or remote activities.
• Early construction-site start times, generally beginning between 6:00 AM and 7:00 AM.
• Work environments include active commercial construction sites, rooftops, data centers, electrical rooms, telecommunications spaces, aerial lifts, and ladder-access areas.
• Local candidates are not expected to travel during the current project assignment.
• Long-term willingness to travel up to four days per week in support of future projects is strongly preferred.
• Regular overtime and weekend work are not currently anticipated.

What We're Looking For

• More than anything, we are looking for someone who can earn the trust of the people performing the work while maintaining a high standard for safety.
• Effective field safety requires more than identifying violations. The right person will be present with the crews, understand how construction work is actually performed, recognize potential risks before they become incidents, and communicate expectations in a practical and respectful manner.
• This role is particularly well suited for someone with real-world construction or field experience who has strong safety instincts and wants to grow further into a safety-focused career.

EEO / Disclaimer (USA)

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the incumbent(s) of this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and activities required of the position. This job description is subject to revision, and it may be updated to reflect changes in the role or organization.

HNM Systems utilizes legally permissible drug and background checks as part of our screening process. Essential requirements of the position include eligibility to work for any U.S. employer without sponsorship now or in the future.

It is the policy of HNM Systems, Inc., to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information and/or marital status. HNM Systems, Inc is compliant with the Fair Chance Ordinance as applicable and will consider all qualified applications for employment