Safety Coordinator

Adolfson & Peterson Inc.; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 64,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays

Job summary

Adolfson & Peterson Inc. is looking for a Safety Coordinator in Fargo, North Dakota to oversee safety practices in a large data center project. Your role will include facilitating safety training, conducting inspections, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations.

The ideal candidate has 2-4 years of safety experience, relevant certifications, and excellent communication skills. The position offers a salary range of $64,000.00 – $96,000.00, along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of construction safety experience.
• Ability to travel as necessary.
• Competence in excavation and fall protection.

Responsibilities

• Ensure adherence to the safety program.
• Conduct safety inspections regularly.
• Facilitate safety training for team members.

Skills

Construction safety experience

Experience conducting safety trainings

Knowledge of Microsoft Office

OSHA 30 and/or OSHA 510 certification

First Aid/CPR/AED certification

EHS standards knowledge

Education

Safety-related degree or certification

Job description

Job Description

Adolfson and Peterson Construction is seeking a Safety Coordinator for a large data center project near the Fargo area. The role will maintain AP’s safety program to ensure a safe environment for all team members, champion an Incident and Injury Free (IIF) culture, provide safety trainings, and communicate safety issues.

Responsibilities

• Take personal responsibility for working safely within an Incident and Injury Free (IIF) culture.
• Collaborate with team members to implement and maintain the project site–specific safety program.
• Maintain a program that encourages safe behavior for all team members and reinforces the achievement of safety goals and objectives.
• Present site‑specific training topics, including a safety orientation program for all new project team members.
• Verify SDS and Health and Safety Manuals are available on site.
• Monitor site safety communications to maintain training effectiveness (signage, toolbox talks, site safety committee meetings, etc.).
• Ensure task‑based training is in place for all team members on AP jobsites.
• Work with the safety and project management team to monitor the project’s safety program and communicate findings.
• Perform safety inspections on projects at a designated frequency.
• Instruct and train field workers in the recognition and avoidance of unsafe conditions to eliminate hazards.
• Participate in onsite OSHA consultation.
• Ensure compliance with corporate, state, and federal regulations and guidelines regarding occupational safety and health.
• Work closely with superintendents, project managers, subcontractors, and owners to ensure compliance with various safety policies.
• Assist in the development of safety plans for high‑risk/unique work.
• Provide assistance for onsite worker’s compensation needs.
• Provide effective communication with onsite safety personnel to ensure injuries are managed appropriately (return to work, light duty, etc.).
• Assist in the incident investigation process utilizing root‑cause methods and implementation of identified corrective actions.
• Monitor the return‑to‑work process for injured team members to minimize the impact of an injured team member returning to a jobsite.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 2‑4 years minimum experience in a construction safety role as a title safety professional or safety–related degree.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word and Excel).
• Experience conducting safety trainings.
• OSHA 30 and/or OSHA 510 certification preferred.
• First Aid/CPR/AED certification.
• Ability and willingness to travel.
• STS‑C (Safety Trained Supervisor – Construction) Certificate or ability to obtain within the first 6 months of employment.
• Competent in excavation, trenching, fall protection, confined space, silica and scaffolding, rigging & signaling.
• Working knowledge of EHS standards and industry regulatory standards in construction, with the ability to communicate such standards to others.
• Willingness to work in various (sometimes extreme) climate conditions.
• Demonstrated integrity and ethical standards.
• Developed written, oral, and listening skills to effectively communicate with diverse audiences.
• Ability to efficiently manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously under time constraints.
• Ability to drive to the core of complex issues and provide insightful and constructive feedback.

Estimated Pay

$64,000.00 – $96,000.00

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• 401(k)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Dependent & Medical Reimbursement)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Bonus

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Adolfson & Peterson Construction is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We are committed to quality, integrity, innovation, safety, operational excellence, and strong business relationships and offer a diverse and inclusive workplace.