Safety Coordinator

Just Construction Recruitment; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development opportunities

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Just Construction Recruitment seeks an experienced EHS / Safety Coordinator to support electrical construction projects across the United States. You will help ensure OSHA compliance, develop safety plans, and coach field personnel on hazard recognition and safe work practices.

This field-based role requires strong communication, documentation skills, and the ability to work on diverse sites including commercial, industrial, healthcare and data center environments.

Qualifications

• Hazard recognition and risk assessment abilities.
• Experience implementing EHS programs and safety standards.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office and incident reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Support EHS programs across electrical construction projects.
• Identify hazards and implement risk mitigation strategies.
• Conduct site safety inspections, audits and observations.
• Maintain compliance with OSHA, company and project requirements.
• Develop Site-Specific Safety Plans (SSSPs) and AHAs.
• Deliver toolbox talks, orientations, and safety stand-downs.
• Assist with incident investigations and corrective actions.
• Provide safety oversight for high-risk activities (fall protection, LOTO, confined space, electrical safety).
• Maintain safety records and support project safety meetings.
• Promote proactive safety culture and employee engagement.

Skills

Hazard recognition

Risk assessment

Safety leadership

OSHA compliance

Communication skills

Field safety coaching

Microsoft Office

Job description

Our client is a rapidly growing national electrical contractor with operations across the United States and a strong portfolio of work across commercial, industrial, healthcare and mission-critical/data center construction.

With a large workforce and an extensive project portfolio, the business is continuing to expand its operations and is looking to add an experienced EHS / Safety Coordinator to support its electrical construction projects.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build their career within construction safety and gain exposure to some of the most complex electrical and mission-critical projects in the country.

The Role

The EHS / Safety Coordinator will provide on-site safety support and guidance across electrical construction projects, helping project teams maintain compliance with company policies, OSHA requirements and project-specific safety standards.

Depending on the size and complexity of the project, the successful candidate may independently oversee safety activities on smaller projects or work alongside an EHS Manager on larger and more complex sites.

The role will have a strong focus on hazard identification, incident prevention, safety documentation and employee engagement, while helping develop and maintain a strong safety culture across the project.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of EHS programs across assigned electrical construction projects
• Identify hazards and work with project teams to implement appropriate risk mitigation strategies
• Conduct site safety inspections, audits and safety observations
• Assist with maintaining compliance with company, OSHA and project-specific requirements
• Develop and maintain Site-Specific Safety Plans (SSSPs), Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs) and other safety documentation
• Deliver and facilitate toolbox talks, safety orientations and safety stand-downs
• Support incident reporting and investigations, including identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions
• Provide safety oversight for high-risk activities including:
• Fall protection
• Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
• Confined space
• Electrical safety
• Other high-risk construction activities
• Maintain accurate safety records, inspection reports, training documentation and regulatory records
• Participate in project safety meetings with project management, general contractors and subcontractors
• Support the implementation of company-wide EHS initiatives and safety improvement programs
• Coach and engage field personnel to reinforce safe working practices
• Promote a proactive safety culture across the project

Requirements

The ideal candidate will have 0–5 years of experience within construction safety, environmental health or occupational safety.

Experience within commercial, industrial or electrical construction is preferred, while previous mission-critical or data center experience would be highly advantageous.

Required Qualifications & Certifications

• OSHA 30-Hour Construction
• First Aid / CPR / AED
• NFPA 70E Training
• Understanding of OSHA 29 CFR 1926 construction standards
• Basic understanding of electrical safety requirements
• Strong hazard recognition and risk assessment abilities
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively with project management, field personnel and subcontractors
• Strong organisational and documentation skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and standard computer applications

Travel

The position will require travel to project sites as required.

Per diem may be provided where applicable for qualifying travel assignments.

This is a field-based construction safety position and requires an active presence on construction sites.

The successful candidate should be comfortable working outdoors and navigating active construction environments, including uneven terrain, stairs, ladders and areas with typical construction hazards.

The role may involve extended periods of standing and walking, as well as bending, kneeling and reaching.

Candidates should be comfortable working in varying weather conditions and around construction noise and other site hazards.

Appropriate PPE will be required at all times where applicable.

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company benefits
• Paid time off and holidays
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities
• Travel opportunities across project sites
• Per diem where applicable
• Opportunity to work on major electrical and mission-critical projects
• Supportive environment within a rapidly growing national contractor

This position offers a strong career path for someone looking to progress within construction safety.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop their experience across increasingly complex projects, with a potential progression into EHS Manager and senior safety leadership positions as their technical knowledge, project experience and leadership capabilities develop.

If you have construction safety experience, OSHA 30, NFPA 70E and a genuine interest in developing your career within electrical and mission-critical construction, we'd be keen to speak with you.