Safety Coordinator

IES Mission Critical; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Retirement Plan

Medical-dental-vision insurance

Disability insurance

Basic life/AD&D

Paid holidays

Competitive pay + PTO

Job summary

IES Commercial, Inc. – DBA IES Electrical, a subsidiary of IES Holdings, Inc. (IES) is seeking a safety professional to provide leadership and oversight across diverse project sites in the United States. You will conduct orientations, toolbox talks, and site safety plan reviews, while driving continuous safety improvements.

The role requires 3–5 years of construction safety experience, OSHA certifications, strong communication skills, and the ability to travel. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Education and/or training in Occupational Health & Safety, Construction Management, or related field preferred
• OSHA 30-hour, OSHA 510, and First Aid/CPR certifications; CHST credential desired
• 3-5 years recent experience in construction safety or a related role
• Proficient understanding of construction processes and safety regulations
• Strong computer and communication (written, verbal) skills

Responsibilities

• Provides safety leadership and technical support to field employees; evaluates and reports on safety performance
• Supports safe work planning by advising operations and project managers on Company and contractual safety requirements
• Conducts new hire and site-specific safety orientations
• Leads toolbox talks and safety meetings as directed by management
• Reviews site safety plans, risk assessments, permits, MOPs, and related documentation; escalates concerns to the Senior Safety Manager as needed
• Performs daily jobsite walks to conduct audits and inspections, identify hazards, and ensure safe work practices; escalates issues as necessary
• Responds to reports of incidents and safety concerns, and participates in investigations with senior safety leadership
• Ensures compliance with Company policies, OSHA, and applicable regulatory standards; maintains required safety documentation
• Collaborates regularly with foremen, superintendents, and client safety personnel to identify and resolve safety issues
• Utilizes Company safety systems and software to track incidents, inspections, and corrective actions
• Assists with identifying training needs and coordinating required training with the Senior Safety Manager
• Maintains required safety certifications and supports ongoing professional development
• Conducts weekly safety meetings and attends project audits as requested
• Monitors subcontractor activities to ensure compliance with Company and project safety requirements
• Travel may be required.

Skills

Safety leadership

Audits & inspections

OSH compliance

Communication

Training coordination

Education

Occupational Health & Safety or related field

OSHA 30-hour

OSHA 510

First Aid/CPR

CHST credential desired

Job description

• Provides safety leadership and technical support to field employees; evaluates and reports on safety performance
• Supports safe work planning by advising operations and project managers on Company and contractual safety requirements
• Conducts new hire and site-specific safety orientations
• Leads toolbox talks and safety meetings as directed by management
• Reviews site safety plans, risk assessments, permits, MOPs, and related documentation; escalates concerns to the Senior Safety Manager as needed
• Performs daily jobsite walks to conduct audits and inspections, identify hazards, and ensure safe work practices; escalates issues as necessary
• Responds to reports of incidents and safety concerns, and participates in investigations with senior safety leadership
• Ensures compliance with Company policies, OSHA, and applicable regulatory standards; maintains required safety documentation
• Collaborates regularly with foremen, superintendents, and client safety personnel to identify and resolve safety issues
• Utilizes Company safety systems and software to track incidents, inspections, and corrective actions
• Assists with identifying training needs and coordinating required training with the Senior Safety Manager
• Maintains required safety certifications and supports ongoing professional development
• Conducts weekly safety meetings and attends project audits as requested
• Monitors subcontractor activities to ensure compliance with Company and project safety requirements
• Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Education and/or training in Occupational Health & Safety, Construction Management, or related field preferred
• Prior experience as Electrician highly preferred
• OSHA 30-hour, OSHA 510, and First Aid/CPR certifications; CHST credential desired
• 3-5 years recent experience in construction safety or a related role
• Proficient understanding of construction processes and safety regulations
• Strong computer and communication (written, verbal) skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of management and field employees
• Maintaining driving qualifications as required per IES Fleet Safety Program
• Successfully pass pre-employment (post-offer) background check and MVR check.

Company Overview: IES Commercial, Inc. - DBA IES Electrical, a subsidiary of IES Holdings, Inc. (IES), an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. IES is traded on the NASDAQ under the symbol IESC. IES Commercial, Inc. operates diverse business units across the United States, each focusing on distinct market segments and geographies, with some business units operating nationally. Safety is Priority One - and our record shows it.

Benefits: 401(k) Retirement Plan with company discretionary match, flexible medical-dental-vision insurance, short-term/long-term disability insurance, basic life/AD&D insurance, paid holidays, and highly competitive pay in addition to paid-time-off.