Safety Coordinator

Actalent; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 69,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent is seeking an entry-level Safety Coordinator to support safety programs on active electrical construction projects. The role involves field observations, hazard identification, and coordinating safety documentation and training in collaboration with project management and safety leadership.

You will assist with JHAs/JSAs, lockout/tagout, and other electrical-safety practices, while participating in toolbox talks and site orientations to promote a strong safety culture.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years construction safety experience.
• OSHA 10 Certification.
• First Aid/CPR/AED certification.
• Document control and recordkeeping experience.
• Familiarity with OSHA regulations and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine jobsite safety walks and inspections with project and safety leadership.
• Identify unsafe conditions and communicate concerns to field supervision.
• Assist with development/review of JHAs, JSAs, and pre-task plans.
• Support safety requirements for electrical construction activities (LOTO, arc-flash, fall protection, PPE).
• Assist with new-hire and site safety orientations.
• Participate in toolbox talks and daily safety meetings.
• Maintain safety documentation, inspection reports, training records, and corrective-action logs.
• Assist with incident and near-miss documentation and investigations.
• Follow up with field teams to address hazards and corrective actions.
• Help track employee training and certifications.
• Assist with project safety plans and client requirements.

Skills

0-2 years construction safety

OSHA 10 Certification

First Aid/CPR/AED

Document control

Familiarity with OSHA regulations

Electrical safety awareness

Education

Associate's or bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Construction Management, EHS, or related field

Job description

Job Title: Safety Coordinator

The Safety Coordinator supports the implementation of company and project-specific safety programs across active electrical construction projects. This entry-level position is ideal for individuals looking to build a career in construction safety while gaining hands-on experience. The role involves working closely with project management, field supervision, electricians, and safety leadership. The Safety Coordinator will spend significant time in the field, observing work activities, identifying hazards, supporting safety documentation and training, and ensuring compliance with company, client, and OSHA safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine jobsite safety walks and inspections alongside project and safety leadership.


• Identify unsafe conditions and behaviors and communicate concerns to the appropriate field supervision.


• Assist with the development and review of Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), Job Safety Analyses (JSAs), and pre-task plans.


• Support safety requirements associated with electrical construction activities, including electrical hazards, lockout/tagout (LOTO), temporary power, arc-flash awareness, fall protection, ladder and scaffold safety, material handling and lifting, and PPE compliance.


• Assist with new-hire and site-specific safety orientations.


• Participate in toolbox talks, pre-task planning, and daily safety meetings.


• Maintain safety documentation, inspection reports, training records, and corrective-action logs.


• Assist with incident and near-miss documentation and investigations under the direction of safety leadership.


• Follow up with field teams to help ensure identified hazards and corrective actions are addressed.


• Help track required employee training and certifications.


• Assist Safety Managers and field leadership with project-specific safety plans and client requirements.


• Develop positive working relationships with electricians, foremen, superintendents, project management, subcontractors, and client safety representatives.


• Participate in ongoing safety training and professional development.

Essential Skills

• 0 to 2 years' construction or trades safety experience.


• OSHA 10 Certification.


• First Aid/CPR/AED certification.


• Document control and recordkeeping experience.


• Familiarity with OSHA regulations and safety procedures.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Associate's or bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Construction Management, Environmental Health & Safety, or related field.


• Previous construction, electrical, industrial, internship, or field experience.


• Familiarity with JHAs, JSAs, pre-task planning, or jobsite inspections.


• Exposure to NFPA 70E or electrical-safety practices.


• OSHA 30 or OSHA 500 certifications are preferred.

Work Environment

The work is conducted onsite at a large project spanning five football fields in length, with 1,200 electricians currently onsite. Safety Coordinators will be active, performing around 20,000 steps per day and interacting with a diverse range of people and personalities. The role offers a significant opportunity for growth, with expectations of 10 years of work at the Micron project and future opportunities in other states. The company supports candidates in obtaining additional certifications to advance their safety careers and emphasizes a team-oriented culture.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Boise, ID.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $55.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Boise, ID.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 13, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Boise,ID.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

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