Safety Coordinator

Senneca Holdings; Northern (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

We are seeking an experienced Safety Coordinator for a Jeffersonville construction site. The Safety Coordinator will implement and enforce the safety program under EHS leadership and coordinate with the GC to ensure OSHA compliance and site safety plans.

Responsibilities include daily safety inspections, hazard identification and mitigation, and conducting safety orientations and trainings. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and 2–5 years of construction safety experience, with

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; technical or vocational training preferred.
• 2–5 years construction safety experience.
• OSHA 510 or 511 or equivalent training preferred.
• Ability to enforce safety requirements in the field.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily safety inspections of work areas, equipment, and operations.
• Identify, correct, and document hazards related to fall protection and elevated work.
• Immediately address unsafe conditions.
• Coordinate hazard mitigation with the EHS Manager and GC safety team.
• Enforce compliance with OSHA 29 CFR 1926 and site safety plans.
• Assist with safety orientations and toolbox talks.
• Maintain training and inspection records.
• Stop work when unsafe conditions or behaviors are observed.
• Escalate hazards to GC safety management as needed.

Skills

Hazard recognition

OSHA compliance

Safety program enforcement

Communication skills

Field enforcement

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical or vocational training (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Safety tracking software

Job description

We are searching for an experienced Safety Coordinator at our Jeffersonville construction site.

• Job Summary: The Site Services Installation Safety Coordinator is responsible for implementing and enforcing the Company’s safety program and applicable subcontractor safety requirements under the direction of the Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Manager, Site Supervisor, and in coordination with the General Contractor (GC). This role ensures that Subzero Engineering employees and lower tier subcontractors perform work safely and in compliance with OSHA, company policies, and site-specific safety plans.
  Essential Duties & Responsibilities: To successfully perform this job, an individual must be able to fulfill each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities. Additional duties may be assigned as necessary.
• Conduct daily safety inspections of work areas, equipment, and operations
• Identify, correct, and document hazards related to fall protection, elevated work, material handling, rigging, scissor lifts, aerial work platforms, forklifts, and telehandlers
• Immediately address unsafe conditions involving personnel or equipment
• Coordinate hazard mitigation with the EHS Manager and GC safety team when issues impact other trades or shared spaces
• Enforce compliance with OSHA 29 CFR 1926, company safety policies, and GC Site Specific Safety Plans
• Support implementation of subcontractor safety programs and GC safety requirements
• Participate in incident, injury, and near miss investigations and ensure timely reporting
• Assist with Job Hazard Analyses and Activity Hazard Analyses
• Conduct or assist with safety orientations, task specific briefings, and toolbox talks
• Verify required training, certifications, and operator qualifications
• Maintain inspection reports, training records, incident documentation, and corrective action tracking
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Authority
  • Authorized to stop work when unsafe conditions or behaviors are observed
  • Authorized to require corrective actions prior to work resuming
  • Escalate unresolved or site wide hazards to the GC safety management team immediately
• SafetyRequirements
  • Comply with OSHA regulations and company safety policies and procedures
  • Report unsafe conditions promptly
  • Attend required safety training
  • Support safety goals and recommend improvements
  • Follow safe work practices, including ergonomics, PPE use, and lockout procedures
• MinimumRequirements
  • High school diploma or GED required; technical or vocational training preferred
  • Two to five years of construction safety experience, preferable in a subcontractor environment
  • OSHA 510 or 511, or equivalent training, preferred
  • Demonstrated competency in hazard recognition within the Company’s scope of work
  • Understanding of GC controlled jobsite safety coordination
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills
  • Ability to professionally enforce safety requirements in the field
  • Valid driver’s license with ability to pass initial and annual DMV review
  • Experience in Microsoft Office and construction-related tracking and reporting software.
• PhysicalRequirements
  • Must be able to perform the following functions with or without reasonable accommodation:
  • Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods
  • Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 pounds
  • Ability to work at heights, in confined spaces, and on active construction sites
  • Exposure to noise, temperature fluctuations, moving equipment, and environmental irritants
  • Ability to kneel, crawl, twist, reach, and use hands and fingers without restriction

Our company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or genetics.