Safety Coordinator - Data Center

Jobot; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary with annual bonus and stock

401k match

Generous PTO

Full health benefits

Company car allowance

Company gas card

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Safety Coordinator in the Cedar Rapids region to support large transmission, distribution, substation, and utility infrastructure projects. You will partner with field operations and leadership to promote a strong safety culture, ensuring OSHA compliance and continuous improvement across sites.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of safety experience in utilities/construction, strong communication skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office and safety reporting tools.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of safety experience within electrical utilities, construction, industrial, or infrastructure environments.
• Knowledge of OSHA standards and utility construction safety practices.
• Experience supporting transmission, distribution, substation, renewable energy, or heavy civil projects preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence field teams and operations leadership.
• Ability to identify hazards and implement practical corrective actions in fast-paced field environments.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and digital safety reporting systems.
• Strong organizational, documentation, and follow-through skills.
• Ability to travel regionally to project sites.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular jobsite safety inspections, audits, and observations on active utility construction projects.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, company safety policies, and utility client safety standards.
• Partner with project managers, superintendents, and field crews to promote safe work practices and proactive hazard identification.
• Assist with development and implementation of site-specific safety plans, JHAs, and pre-task planning activities.
• Lead safety orientations, toolbox talks, and ongoing field safety training.
• Investigate incidents, near misses, and safety concerns, including root cause analysis and corrective action tracking.
• Monitor contractor and subcontractor safety performance and compliance.
• Support DOT compliance, equipment inspections, PPE programs, and fleet safety initiatives.
• Maintain safety documentation, reports, training records, and compliance logs.
• Participate in client safety meetings, audits, and project walkdowns.
• Help drive behavioral-based safety initiatives and continuous improvement programs.
• Provide field coaching and mentorship to crews regarding safe utility construction practices.

Skills

Safety leadership

OSHA standards

Communication

Hazard identification

Office software

Tools

Microsoft Office

Digital safety systems

Job description

About the Employer

Midsize electrical contractor with large projects

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Albert Simons

Salary: $100,000 - $120,000 per year

A bit about us

Do you want to work on the region's most exciting projects AND have a work/life balance? We do too!

We have built long-term partnerships and earned an industry-wide reputation as a reliable, single-source solution for electrical utility construction and maintenance. Our core values drive everything we do and we take a pride in our work. Our strong culture is shaped by shared values and operating principles, enabling our team to deliver innovative, high-quality solutions and consistently exceed customer expectations. Joining our company gives you access to endless opportunities as you're able to pursue new challenges with any operating companies within our family of businesses. You aren't just starting a new job, you are building a career.

Why join us

• Joining large regional business with several operating companies that offer endless opportunities for growth!
• Access to some of the largest projects in new evolving industries
• Excellent compensation package includes salary, annual bonus and stock
• 401k match
• Generous PTO
• Full health benefits
• Company car allowance
• Company gas card

Job Details

A growing regional electrical utilities contractor is seeking a proactive and field-driven Safety Coordinator to support large transmission, distribution, substation, and utility infrastructure projects. This role will partner closely with field operations and leadership teams to promote a strong safety culture, ensure compliance with OSHA and client requirements, and help drive continuous improvement across all job sites.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct regular jobsite safety inspections, audits, and observations on active utility construction projects
• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, company safety policies, and utility client safety standards
• Partner with project managers, superintendents, and field crews to promote safe work practices and proactive hazard identification
• Assist with development and implementation of site-specific safety plans, JHAs, and pre-task planning activities
• Lead safety orientations, toolbox talks, and ongoing field safety training
• Investigate incidents, near misses, and safety concerns, including root cause analysis and corrective action tracking
• Monitor contractor and subcontractor safety performance and compliance
• Support DOT compliance, equipment inspections, PPE programs, and fleet safety initiatives
• Maintain safety documentation, reports, training records, and compliance logs
• Participate in client safety meetings, audits, and project walkdowns
• Help drive behavioral-based safety initiatives and continuous improvement programs
• Provide field coaching and mentorship to crews regarding safe utility construction practices

Qualifications

• 5+ years of safety experience within electrical utilities, construction, industrial, or infrastructure environments
• Knowledge of OSHA standards and utility construction safety practices
• Experience supporting transmission, distribution, substation, renewable energy, or heavy civil projects preferred
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence field teams and operations leadership
• Ability to identify hazards and implement practical corrective actions in fast-paced field environments
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and digital safety reporting systems
• Strong organizational, documentation, and follow-through skills
• Ability to travel regionally to project sites

Preferred Qualifications

• OSHA 30 certification required or ability to obtain
• CPR/First Aid certification preferred
• CHST, CUSP, CSP, or related safety certification preferred
• Experience working for an electrical contractor, utility contractor, or EPC firm
• Knowledge of energized work practices, switching procedures, and utility client safety requirements

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