Safety Coordinator

Alterman; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Alterman in Austin, TX seeks a Safety Coordinator to promote OSHA-compliant safety across active construction sites. You will train crews, conduct toolbox talks, perform daily site visits with Project Supervisors, and document hazards and corrective actions.

You will support policy updates, develop site-specific safety programs, investigate incidents, maintain OSHA records, and help drive a culture of accountability.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 5 years in construction safety, health or environmental protection.
• Electrical construction experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and safety standards.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conducts safety training and toolbox talks for crews.
• Performs daily jobsite visits with Project Supervisors to identify hazards and mitigate risks.
• Investigates incidents, documents findings, and recommends corrective actions.
• Maintains OSHA records and ensures required documentation is retained.
• Supports development and enforcement of site-specific safety programs and policies.

Skills

Hazard identification and risk assess.

OSHA regulations knowledge

Strong communication (verbal & written

Detail-oriented

Interpersonal skills

Independent with field teams

Documentation skills

Ability to coach and advise

Electrical safety awareness

Confined space familiarity

Trenching/excavation safety

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

The Safety Coordinator supports and promotes a safe work environment by ensuring compliance with OSHA regulations, company safety policies, and site-specific safety plans. This role works closely with the Sr. Safety Manager, Field Recruiting and Labor Relations team, and project leadership to provide training, conduct site visits, investigate incidents, and contribute to the ongoing development of safety programs. The Safety Coordinator plays a key role in fostering a culture of safety and accountability across all jobsites.

Essential Functions:

1. Training, Site Visits, and Hazard Control: 50%

• Conducts regular safety training, including job-specific safety meetings and toolbox talks.
• Performs daily jobsite visits to support Project Supervisors in identifying and mitigating hazards.
• Ensures Alterman employees work safely and do not create risks for themselves or others.
• Documents site visits, noting hazards, corrective actions, and follow-ups as needed.
• Collaborates with safety leadership and project leadership to uphold safety expectations through proactive coaching and corrective actions when necessary.

2. Compliance, Policy, and Program Management: 25%

• Maintains current knowledge of OSHA regulations and industry safety standards.
• Assists safety leadership in reviewing and updating company policies as needed.
• Develops and implements site-specific safety programs tailored to project activities and hazards.
• Ensures company safety policies and procedures are consistently enforced across all jobsites through training, monitoring, and corrective actions.
• Assists with the development of safety incentive programs when applicable.

3. Incident Investigation and Recordkeeping: 20%

• Investigates all incidents, including near misses, to determine root causes and recommend preventive measures.
• Prepares detailed incident reports and reviews findings with safety leadership and project leadership.li>
• Maintains accurate OSHA records and assists in ensuring all required documentation is completed and retained.

4. Performs other duties as assigned. 5%

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 5 years in the construction industry, where 100% of the position’s day-to-day job functions entailed: safety, health, or environmental protection.
• Experience in the electrical construction industry preferred.

Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Able to identify hazards, assess risk, and recommend corrective actions in real time.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Able to work independently while also collaborating with field teams and management.
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA regulations and construction safety standards.
• Familiarity working around energized electrical work, control of hazardous energies, proper PPE for each task, lockout/tagout procedures.
• Familiarity with confined space work as well as confined space programs.
• Familiarity with trenching and excavation safety.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, with the ability to learn and use related software and systems required.
• Knowledge if current National Electrical Codes as well as local and state electrical codes preferred.
• Frequently works on active construction sites, indoors and outdoors.
• Outdoor work environment with exposure to varying weather conditions, loud noise levels, uneven surfaces, and potential hazards.

Physical Demands:

• Able to stand, walk, climb, bend, reach, stoop, kneel, lift, carry, push, handle products, and stretch for extended periods of time with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds at times.
• Must be able work in confined spaces.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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