Safety Coordinator

UES; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

UES is seeking a Safety Coordinator to coordinate and enforce employee health and safety programs, promoting safety awareness to minimize injuries. The role emphasizes compliance, inspections, and training/documentation in diverse environments such as construction and manufacturing.

The position requires a bachelor's degree in a relevant field, 2+ years in safety, OSHA training, and the ability to travel up to 40% to project sites. Excellent communication and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering field or related discipline from an accredited institution is typically required.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record; ability to travel to project sites as needed.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a safety-related role, preferably within an engineering or manufacturing environment.
• OSHA certifications or related training (e.g., OSHA 30, First Aid/CPR).
• Experience in conducting safety audits and inspections.
• Proficiency in safety management software and hazard identification and risk assessment tools.
• Understanding of engineering principles and technology application in safety programs.
• Familiarity with criticality computing platforms and software quality assurance for roles in nuclear safety
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and evaluate hazards and risks.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with various teams and stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and projects effectively

Responsibilities

• Comprehends federal, state, and local safety regulations and ensures compliance with Occupational Safety and Health guidelines.
• Conduct safety walk-throughs and inspections.
• Maintain safety documentation (SDS, JHAs, etc.).
• Assist with toolbox talks and safety meetings.
• Support audits and field-level implementation of policies.
• Drafts and updates safety training materials and trains staff on safety protocols and preventative measures.
• Runs risk assessments on workspaces and presents reports to safety managers.
• Assists with the implementation of new safety procedures.
• Performs root cause analysis on accidents and work hazards and proposes corrective actions.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Safety audits

Root cause analysis

Risk assessment

Communication

Problem solving

Field safety

Training delivery

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/occupational health and safety

OSHA certifications (e.g., OSHA 30)

Tools

Safety management software

Job description

Overview

At UES, we're a team of more than 4,000 engineers, scientists, geologists, inspectors, technicians, and drillers united by a shared purpose - to make a meaningful impact in the communities we serve. As a national leader in geotechnical engineering, environmental consulting, and materials testing and inspection, we collaborate on transformative projects across transportation, energy, water, healthcare, and more. Learn more about the benefits of joining Team UES and our core values at careers.teamues.com.

Position Overview

The Safety Coordinator coordinates and enforces employee health and safety programs and promotes safety awareness to minimize work-related injuries. This role focuses on ensuring compliance, conducting inspections, and assisting with training and documentation.

Overview

At UES, we're a team of more than 4,000 engineers, scientists, geologists, inspectors, technicians, and drillers united by a shared purpose - to make a meaningful impact in the communities we serve. As a national leader in geotechnical engineering, environmental consulting, and materials testing and inspection, we collaborate on transformative projects across transportation, energy, water, healthcare, and more. Learn more about the benefits of joining Team UES and our core values at careers.teamues.com.

Position Overview

The Safety Coordinator coordinates and enforces employee health and safety programs and promotes safety awareness to minimize work-related injuries. This role focuses on ensuring compliance, conducting inspections, and assisting with training and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Comprehends federal, state, and local safety regulations and ensures that the company is in compliance with Occupational Safety and Health (OHS) guidelines.
• Conduct safety walk-throughs and inspections
• Maintain safety documentation (SDS, JHAs, etc.)
• Assist with toolbox talks and safety meetings
• Support audits and field-level implementation of policies
• Drafts and updates safety training materials and trains staff on safety protocols and preventative measures.
• Runs risk assessments on workspaces and presents reports to safety managers
• Assists with the implementation of new safety procedures.
• Performs root cause analysis on accidents and work hazards and proposes corrective actions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field (e.g., mechanical, industrial, chemical, nuclear), occupational health and safety, environmental science, or related discipline from an accredited institution is typically required.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record; ability to travel to project sites as needed.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a safety-related role, preferably within an engineering or manufacturing environment.
• OSHA certifications or related training (e.g., OSHA 30, First Aid/CPR)
• Experience in conducting safety audits and inspections.
• Proficiency in safety management software and tools for hazard identification and risk assessment.
• Understanding of engineering principles and technology application in safety programs.
• Familiarity with criticality computing platforms and software quality assurance for roles in nuclear safety
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and evaluate hazards and risks.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with various teams and stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and projects effectively

Travel Requirements

• This position requires moderate travel, approximately up to 40% of the time, in support of business

objectives and client engagements. Travel may be both scheduled and on short notice, depending on project needs. Destinations typically include job sites, field locations, or regional offices, where work may be conducted in outdoor or operational environments. Adherence to all company safety protocols and use of PPE is required during travel and on-site work.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

This position primarily works in an outdoor work environment, regularly exposed to varying field conditions, including:

• Sites that may not be accessible by vehicle, requiring travel on foot through wetlands, swamps, grasslands, fields, and other uneven or rugged terrain with natural and man-made obstacles such as sand, brush, and debris.
• Moderate to loud noise levels, common in active construction and industrial environments.
• Exposure to environmental elements including dirt, dust, sun, heat, humidity, and adverse weather conditions.

The physical requirements for this position may include and are not limited to:

• Ability to lift and/or carry 35 to 75 lbs. up to 75 feet, involving regular repetitive motion.
• Ability to stand, walk, drive, and operate equipment for extended periods.
• Frequent use of hands and arms for typing, handling tools, and operating equipment.
• Ability to bend, twist, reach, stoop, pull, kneel, climb, balance, lift, carry, and push as required for fieldwork and inspections.
• Ability to speak and hear effectively to communicate in noisy environments and with project teams.
• Ability to use your senses to see (including close, distant, and peripheral vison, depth vision, and ability to focus) smell, hear, touch (use hands to reach climb or balance, crouch, stoop, crawl, kneel and sit).

EEO Statement

UES is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is proud to recruit the most qualified candidates. Please see our full EEO Statement at the bottom of the page here.