Safety Coordinator - Data Center

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

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Stock

401k match

Generous PTO

Full health benefits

Company car allowance

Company gas card

Job summary

LeoForce is seeking a proactive Safety Coordinator to support large electrical utility projects in Cedar Rapids. The role focuses on promoting a strong safety culture, conducting field visits, coaching crews, and ensuring compliance with OSHA and client safety standards on transmission, distribution, substations, and related infrastructure.

You will partner with field operations and leadership to drive incident prevention, develop site safety plans, lead trainings, and document safety

Qualifications

• 5+ years of safety experience in electrical utilities, construction, or infrastructure.
• Knowledge of OSHA standards and utility construction safety practices.
• Experience with transmission, distribution, substation, or heavy civil projects preferred.
• Strong communication and ability to influence field teams.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular jobsite safety inspections, audits, and observations on active utility projects.
• Ensure OSHA compliance and client safety standards.
• Promote safe work practices with project teams and field crews.
• Develop site-specific safety plans, JHAs, and pre-task planning.
• Lead safety orientations, toolbox talks, and field training.
• Investigate incidents and root causes with corrective actions.
• Monitor contractor safety performance and compliance.
• Support DOT compliance, equipment inspections, PPE programs, and fleet safety.
• Maintain safety documentation and training records.
• Participate in client safety meetings and project walkdowns.
• Drive behavioral-based safety and continuous improvement.
• Provide field coaching on safe utility construction practices.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Field safety coaching

OSHA knowledge

Microsoft Office proficiency

Safety reporting systems

Tools

Microsoft Office

Safety management software

Digital safety reporting systems

Job description

Safety Coordinator - Data Center

Cedar Rapids,IA, US

Job Description

Experience: Mid Level
Salary: $100,000 - $120,000 per year

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.

The Safety Coordinator will spend significant time in the field conducting site visits, coaching crews, facilitating training, and supporting incident prevention initiatives.

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

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

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