Safety Coordinator (Electrical LOTO Commisioning Startup)

Northstar Energy Services, Inc.; Franklin (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

NorthStar Energy Services seeks a Safety Coordinator (Electrical LOTO Commissioning Startup) to support safe commissioning and startup activities on-site in West Texas. The role focuses on electrical lockout/tagout procedures, hazard assessments, pre-job planning, and incident reporting, working closely with engineering, construction, and field teams to uphold OSHA standards.

Candidates should have strong documentation, communication skills, and hands-on experience in industrial safety within

Qualifications

• Demonstrated expertise in Health & Safety and EHS practices applicable to industrial construction and energy infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of hazard recognition, exposure control and regulatory compliance.
• Experience delivering safety training, toolbox talks, and safety orientations.
• Proficiency in accident investigation, incident reporting, root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Hands-on experience with electrical safety, LOTO procedures, and startup activities.
• OSHA standards and safety management systems knowledge.
• Strong written and verbal communication, and field documentation skills.
• On-site work in West Texas with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Perform hazard assessments and participate in pre-job planning and job safety analyses.
• Verify proper execution of LOTO procedures during electrical work and commissioning.
• Assist with incident and near-miss reporting and investigations.
• Maintain safety documentation and permits; ensure regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with project management, supervision, and craft teams to promote safety culture.

Skills

Health & Safety

EHS practices

Hazard recognition

Regulatory compliance

Safety training

Incident investigation

LOTO procedures

Electrical safety

OSHA standards

Field communication

Job description

Company Description

NorthStar Energy Services delivers infrastructure construction and support services to owners and builders in the energy, pipeline, chemical, petrochemical, power, renewable energy, storage, and communications sectors across North America. The company provides individual project services, turnkey project management, and comprehensive program management, covering planning, design, engineering, construction, operations, and maintenance. NorthStar’s teams install civil, structural, mechanical, piping, electrical, and instrumentation systems for a wide range of industrial applications, including pipelines, pump stations, process plants, and storage terminals. With management and staff averaging 30+ years of construction experience, NorthStar combines skilled trades professionals and craft supervisors to consistently exceed customer expectations on capital projects and grassroots facilities.

Role Description

The Safety Coordinator (Electrical LOTO Commissioning Startup) is a full-time, on-site role based in West Texas. This role is responsible for supporting safe commissioning and startup activities with a strong focus on electrical lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures and compliance.. The Safety Coordinator will perform regular hazard assessments, participate in pre-job planning and job safety analyses, and verify proper execution of LOTO procedures during electrical work and commissioning. Additional responsibilities include incident and near-miss reporting, assisting with accident investigations, maintaining safety documentation and permits, and collaborating with project management, supervision, and craft teams to promote a proactive safety culture.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated expertise in Health & Safety and Environment Health and Safety (EHS) practices applicable to industrial construction and energy infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of Occupational Health principles, including hazard recognition, exposure control, and regulatory compliance.
• Experience delivering effective Safety Training, toolbox talks, and safety orientations for diverse field teams.
• Proficiency in Accident Investigation, incident reporting, root cause analysis, and corrective action development.
• Hands-on experience with electrical safety, including lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures, commissioning and startup activities, and coordination with electrical and instrumentation teams.
• Extensive knowledge with OSHA standards, relevant industry codes, and company safety management systems.
• Strong communication and documentation skills, with the ability to clearly convey safety expectations and write concise reports.
• Ability to work on-site in West Texas, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and maintain a visible presence in the field.
• Prior experience in oil & gas, pipeline, power, or heavy industrial construction, data center construction environments is preferred.