Safety Coordinator

Hodess Cleanroom Construction, LLC; Boise, Northern (ID, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Hodess Cleanroom Construction, LLC is seeking an experienced Safety Coordinator to support field operations on semiconductor/high-tech construction sites and help maintain a proactive safety culture.

This hands-on, full-time role conducts daily safety inspections, reviews JHAs/JSAs/RAMs/PTPs, monitors PPE and high-risk activities, and coordinates with project management, field supervision, subcontractors, and GC safety personnel.

Qualifications

• Construction safety experience required.
• OSHA 30 certification required.
• Experience with semiconductor/high-tech projects preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to identify hazards and implement corrective actions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily jobsite safety inspections, field observations, and safety audits.
• Maintain field presence and ensure OSHA/compliance with safety requirements.
• Review JHAs/JSAs, RAMs, PTPs, permits and safety documentation.
• Identify unsafe conditions and coordinate corrective actions with supervision.
• Monitor high-risk activities and enforce PPE, fall protection, LOTO and other controls.
• Support safety orientations, toolbox talks, pre-task meetings and trainings.
• Assist with incident investigations and tracking corrective actions.
• Maintain safety records and documentation.

Skills

Construction safety

OSHA 30 certification

Communication skills

Team leadership

Hazard recognition

Job description

Description

Hodess is seeking an experienced Safety Coordinator to support construction operations and help maintain a safe, compliant, and proactive jobsite environment. This is a hands-on, field-based position that will work closely with project management, field supervision, craft employees, subcontractors, and General Contractor (GC) safety personnel. The ideal candidate will have strong construction safety experience, excellent communication skills, and the ability to identify hazards, communicate safety expectations, and support corrective actions in an active construction environment. Semiconductor/high-tech construction experience is preferred.

Job Type: Full-Time
Pay: $40-45 per hour
Schedule: 6:00 AM-4:30 PM
Per Diem: Potentially available for eligible employees whose assigned work location is outside a 75 mile radius.

• Conduct daily jobsite safety inspections, field observations, and safety audits.
• Maintain a consistent field presence and monitor construction activities for compliance with OSHA, company, client, and project-specific safety requirements.
• Review Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs/JSAs), Risk Assessment/Method Statements (RAMs), Pre-Task Plans (PTPs), permits, and other required safety documentation.
• Identify unsafe conditions, behaviors, and potential hazards and work with field supervision to implement appropriate corrective actions.
• Monitor high-risk activities and verify that required safety procedures and controls are being followed.
• Monitor compliance with PPE requirements, fall protection, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), MEWP operations, lifting and rigging, hot work, confined space activities, and other applicable high-risk work.
• Support employee safety orientations, toolbox talks, pre-task meetings, safety meetings, and training activities.
• Assist supervisors and employees with interpreting and implementing project safety requirements and safe work practices.
• Monitor subcontractor safety activities and communicate safety expectations, deficiencies, and corrective actions.
• Coordinate with project management, field supervision, subcontractors, and GC/client safety representatives regarding jobsite safety concerns.
• Assist with incident, near-miss, first-aid, and property-damage investigations and reporting.
• Gather information, document findings, and assist with tracking corrective actions resulting from incidents and observations.
• Maintain accurate safety records, inspection reports, training documentation, permits, and other required project safety documentation.
• Track identified safety deficiencies and follow up with responsible parties to ensure corrective actions are completed.
• Conduct inspections of work areas, access and egress routes, housekeeping, material storage, barricades, signage, and general jobsite conditions.
• Support emergency preparedness activities, drills, and response procedures as required.
• Assist with safety audits, inspections, and compliance reviews.
• Support the collection and reporting of project safety metrics and observations.
• Encourage employees and subcontractors to proactively identify and report hazards, near misses, and safety concerns.
• Promote a positive, proactive safety culture throughout the project.
• Assist with implementing safety initiatives, campaigns, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Communicate safety concerns promptly to field supervision and project management.
• Perform other safety-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Construction safety experience required.
• OSHA 30 certification required.
• Semiconductor, high-tech, advanced manufacturing, data center, or industrial construction experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of construction safety practices, hazard recognition, and applicable OSHA requirements.
• Experience conducting jobsite inspections and safety observations.
• Experience reviewing JHAs/JSAs, PTPs, RAMs, or similar safety documentation.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and field leadership skills.
• Ability to work effectively with project management, supervision, craft employees, subcontractors, and GC/client safety personnel.
• Ability to communicate safety requirements clearly and professionally to employees at all levels.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and effectively in a fast-paced construction environment.