Safety Coordinator - Data Center

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k match

Generous PTO

Company car allowance

Gas card

Stock options

Annual bonus

Job summary

Leoforce is seeking a Safety Coordinator for data center projects in Cedar Rapids, IA. This field-driven role partners with operations to promote an unwavering safety culture across transmission, distribution, and substation work sites.

The role focuses on field visits, coaching crews, training, incident prevention, and ensuring OSHA and client safety standards are met, with regional travel to project sites. A Mid Level to senior candidate with strong comms will thrive.

Qualifications

• 5+ years safety experience in electrical utilities, construction, industrial, or infrastructure environments.
• Knowledge of OSHA standards and safety practices.
• Ability to travel regionally to project sites.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.

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

Field safety experience

OSHA standards knowledge

Communication skills

Hazard identification

MS Office & safety reporting

Documentation & organization

Travel flexibility

Electrical utility safety

Education

OSHA 30 certification preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Digital safety reporting systems

Job description

Safety Coordinator - Data Center

Cedar Rapids, IA, US

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