Safety Program Coordinator

Norland Group; Oakland (CA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Norland Group in Oakland, CA is seeking a Safety Program Coordinator to support the Transmission & Substation Engineering Grassroots Office Safety Team. Hybrid onsite role, requiring on-site work 2 days a week with some meetings driving safety programs, reports, and metrics.

The ideal candidate has a BS in Safety & Health, 3+ years of safety program administration, and strong communication and organizational skills for coordinating multiple initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Safety and Health or equivalent.
• Minimum of three years administering safety programs.
• Ability to perform field visits and guide supervisors and employees in the field.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate meetings and events, prepare presentations and reports.
• Track action items, deliverables, attendance, and safety metrics.
• Maintain safety documentation and electronic records (SharePoint).
• Support safety initiatives, project teams, and employee engagement.
• Build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrate initiative, accountability, and strong organization.
• Collaborate with safety leadership and vendors on safety programs.

Skills

Soft skills

Independent work

Meeting facilitation

Education

BS in Safety & Health

Tools

SharePoint

Job description

This position requires - Clear Background, Drug Test, and Education Check.
Must be authorized to work in the US for any employer without Sponsorship.
(Principal Only! No Corp to Corp)
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Position Title: Safety Program Coordinator
Location: Oakland, CA
Pay Rate: $37

Contract Duration: 1 Year

Description

TOP THINGS LOOKING FOR

• 1) Excellent soft skills (written, verbal, and interpersonal skills)
• 2) Work Independently
• 3) Able to facilitate meetings

Description

Supports the Transmission & Substation Engineering (T&S Engineering) Grassroots Office Safety Team (GOST) by coordinating safety programs, events, communications, and reporting activities across the organization.

Partners with GOST leadership, safety representatives, presenters, vendors, and management to plan, organize, and execute safety initiatives. Responsibilities include coordinating meetings and events, preparing presentations and reports, recording meeting minutes, tracking action items, maintaining program records, and monitoring safety metrics.

The ideal candidate is organized, proactive, and self-directed, with strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills. This role requires the ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Completes assignments of moderate scope and complexity with limited guidance.
• Coordinates meetings, communications, presentations, and event logistics.
• Tracks action items, program deliverables, attendance, and safety metrics.
• Maintains safety documentation, SharePoint sites, and electronic records.
• Supports safety initiatives, project teams, and employee engagement activities.
• Builds effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrates initiative, accountability, and strong organizational skills.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Safety and Health or a related field, or equivalent field background and experience.
• Minimum of three (3) years of related experience administrating safety programs.
• Be able to perform field visits and provide technical expertise and guidance to supervisors and employees in the field.
• Must be able to comfortably, effectively and freely function and move about in the field: (i.e. traverse uneven areas, climb and descend hills, enter and exit canyons or valleys, etc.), this includes traveling to the field in a vehicle, lift and carry materials up to 50 lbs. for short or medium distances, climb ladders, scaffolds, enter underground or sub-surface enclosures or excavations, enter and exit different types of company vehicles and equipment, ride in bucket truck basket to evaluate safety and health issues (this includes being able to enter and exit a bucket truck basket), and be comfortable with heights or elevated areas

We encourage Minorities, Women, Protected Veterans and Disabled individuals to apply for all positions that they may be qualified for. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks

This position requires - Clear Background, Drug Test, and Education Check.
Must be authorized to work in the US for any employer without Sponsorship.
(Principal Only! No Corp to Corp)
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Position Title: Safety Program Coordinator
Location: Oakland, CA
Pay Rate: $37

Contract Duration: 1 Year

Description

CANDIDATES CURRENTLY RESIDING LOCAL TO BAY AREA/WORK LOCATION-OAKLAND. ASSIGNMENT IS HYBRID AND REQUIRED ON-SITE 2 DAYS A WEEK AND SOMETIMES MORE DEPENDING ON MEETINGS.

TOP THINGS LOOKING FOR

• 1) Excellent soft skills (written, verbal, and interpersonal skills)
• 2) Work Independently
• 3) Able to facilitate meetings

Description

Supports the Transmission & Substation Engineering (T&S Engineering) Grassroots Office Safety Team (GOST) by coordinating safety programs, events, communications, and reporting activities across the organization.

Partners with GOST leadership, safety representatives, presenters, vendors, and management to plan, organize, and execute safety initiatives. Responsibilities include coordinating meetings and events, preparing presentations and reports, recording meeting minutes, tracking action items, maintaining program records, and monitoring safety metrics.

The ideal candidate is organized, proactive, and self-directed, with strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills. This role requires the ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Completes assignments of moderate scope and complexity with limited guidance.
• Coordinates meetings, communications, presentations, and event logistics.
• Tracks action items, program deliverables, attendance, and safety metrics.
• Maintains safety documentation, SharePoint sites, and electronic records.
• Supports safety initiatives, project teams, and employee engagement activities.
• Builds effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrates initiative, accountability, and strong organizational skills.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Safety and Health or a related field, or equivalent field background and experience.
• Minimum of three (3) years of related experience administrating safety programs.
• Be able to perform field visits and provide technical expertise and guidance to supervisors and employees in the field.
• Must be able to comfortably, effectively and freely function and move about in the field: (i.e. traverse uneven areas, climb and descend hills, enter and exit canyons or valleys, etc.), this includes traveling to the field in a vehicle, lift and carry materials up to 50 lbs. for short or medium distances, climb ladders, scaffolds, enter underground or sub-surface enclosures or excavations, enter and exit different types of company vehicles and equipment, ride in bucket truck basket to evaluate safety and health issues (this includes being able to enter and exit a bucket truck basket), and be comfortable with heights or elevated areas

We encourage Minorities, Women, Protected Veterans and Disabled individuals to apply for all positions that they may be qualified for. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks