Senior Safety Leader: Drive Project Safety & Mentorship

Diversified Safety Services, LLC.; Conesville (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading safety services provider in Iowa is seeking a Senior Safety Coordinator to lead safety efforts on major projects. The successful candidate will mentor junior safety staff and ensure comprehensive safety program delivery across operations. This role emphasizes leadership and a proactive safety culture, making it ideal for those with strong coaching skills and relevant certifications. Join a team dedicated to maintaining the highest safety standards in complex project environments.

Qualifications

• OSHA 30 certification is required, OSHA 500 is preferred.
• BCSP certification (ASP, CSP, or CHST) preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership and mentoring capability.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety efforts for major scopes and trades.
• Review and approve critical Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs).
• Mentor and develop junior safety staff.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Safety culture engagement

Education

OSHA 30 certification

OSHA 500 certification

BCSP certification (ASP, CSP, CHST)

Tools

Competent Person training

Job description

Position Summary

The Senior Safety Coordinator leads safety execution for major project scopes, mentors junior safety staff, and serves as a key safety leader within the project team. This role emphasizes leadership, coaching, and consistent program delivery across complex operations.

Position Summary

The Senior Safety Coordinator leads safety execution for major project scopes, mentors junior safety staff, and serves as a key safety leader within the project team. This role emphasizes leadership, coaching, and consistent program delivery across complex operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead safety efforts for major scopes, trades, or phases of work
• Review and approve critical JHAs and Methods of Procedure (MOPs)
• Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation
• Mentor and develop Assistant and Safety Coordinators
• Serve as a primary safety contact for project leadership, trade partners, and clients
• Facilitate safety meetings, training, and key project safety initiatives
• Drive a proactive safety culture through coaching, accountability, and engagement
  
  

Qualifications

• OSHA 30 required; OSHA 500 preferred
• BCSP certification (ASP, CSP, or CHST preferred)
• Competent Person training (e.g., cranes, rigging, NFPA 70E)
• Demonstrated leadership and mentoring capability