Site Safety Coordinator

Superior Rigging & Erecting Co.; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

Superior Rigging & Erecting is seeking an experienced Site Safety Coordinator to support structural steel operations in Orlando. This field-based role requires visible leadership on site, hazard recognition, and immediate action to address unsafe conditions.

You will work with project managers and field crews to reinforce safe work practices, maintain documentation, and ensure compliance with regulations while balancing safety coaching with productivity.

Qualifications

• Previous construction safety experience required.
• Experience supporting structural steel erection or similar high‑risk field operations preferred.
• Knowledge of OSHA construction standards and safety practices.
• Knowledge of fall protection, elevated work, aerial lifts, scaffolds, cranes, rigging, and material handling preferred.
• Ability to identify hazards and recommend practical corrective actions.
• Ability to communicate clearly with employees at all levels.
• Willingness to address unsafe conditions directly.
• Strong organization, documentation, and follow‑through.
• Confidentiality and sound judgment in safety matters.
• Independent work style with accountability to safety leadership.
• Basic computer proficiency (email, documentation, MS Office).
• OSHA 30‑Hour Construction certification preferred
• First Aid and CPR certification preferred
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record

Responsibilities

• Maintain a consistent safety presence in active work areas.
• Conduct regular job-site inspections and safety audits.
• Monitor structural steel erection activities for compliance with safety requirements.
• Identify unsafe conditions and coordinate timely corrective action.
• Support daily pre-task planning and toolbox talks.
• Ensure proper use of PPE and fall-protection measures.
• Monitor use of lifts, scaffolds, ladders, tools, and cranes for safety.
• Provide safety orientations for new hires and site staff.
• Offer coaching to employees, foremen, and supervisors on safety.
• Reinforce company and site safety policies and expectations.
• Stop work when hazards are identified and address immediately.
• Assist with incident investigations and corrective actions.
• Maintain inspection reports and training records.
• Support emergency response planning and safety meetings.
• Communicate safety trends and issues to leadership.
• Collaborate with operations to improve safety without hurting productivity.
• Perform other safety-related duties as assigned

Skills

Hazard identification

Field safety

Safety coaching

Regulatory compliance

Effective communication

Incident investigation

Education

OSHA 30-Hour Construction

First Aid/CPR certification

Job description

|Health | Dental | Vision | 401(k) | PTO|

Support the Field. Protect Our People. Strengthening Safety.

Description

Full-Time | Location: Orlando, Florida | Salary: $70,000–$75,000

Superior Rigging & Erecting is seeking an experienced Site Safety Coordinator to support our structural steel operations in Orlando.

This is a hands-on, field-based safety position for someone who understands active construction environments and can work effectively with project managers, superintendents, foremen, and field employees.

You will spend your time in the field identifying hazards, reinforcing safe work practices, supporting regulatory compliance, and helping ensure work is performed safely and according to company expectations.

If you are a practical safety professional who communicates well, follows through, and is comfortable addressing safety concerns in real time.

About Superior Rigging & Erecting

At Superior Rigging & Erecting, we make the Tough Look Easy.

Since 1952, we have been a trusted leader in crane services, rigging, heavy hauling, structural steel erection, transportation, and specialty construction throughout the Southeast.

Our reputation has been built on technical expertise, operational excellence, and an unwavering commitment to safety. We perform demanding work where planning, communication, accountability, and disciplined execution are essential.

About This Opportunity

The Site Safety Coordinator will provide daily safety support for structural steel construction activities in the Orlando area.

This is not an office-based compliance position. The successful candidate must be visible in the field, build credibility with employees and supervisors, recognize hazards, communicate expectations clearly, and follow through until corrective actions are completed.

The position requires someone who can balance employee coaching and relationship-building with the confidence to address unsafe conditions or behaviors immediately.

Position Summary

The Site Safety Coordinator is responsible for supporting the implementation of company safety policies, project safety requirements, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.

This position works closely with field leadership and employees to conduct inspections, support training, maintain required documentation, assist with incident response, and reinforce a proactive safety culture throughout daily operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain a consistent safety presence throughout active work areas
• Conduct regular job-site inspections, observations, and safety audits
• Monitor structural steel erection activities for compliance with company requirements and applicable regulations
• Identify unsafe conditions, work practices, and behaviors and coordinate timely corrective action
• Support daily pre-task planning, job hazard analyses, toolbox talks, and safety meetings
• Verify compliance with personal protective equipment and fall-protection requirements
• Monitor the safe use of aerial lifts, scaffolds, ladders, tools, equipment, cranes, and rigging systems
• Assist with new-hire and site-specific safety orientations
• Provide coaching and safety guidance to employees, foremen, and supervisors
• Reinforce company safety policies and site-specific safety expectations
• Stop or escape work when an immediate or serious safety hazard is identified
• Assist with incident, injury, near-miss, property-damage, and environmental investigations
• Help identify root causes and track corrective actions through completion
• Maintain inspection reports, training records, safety documentation, and other required records
• Support emergency-response planning and coordination
• Participating in project and safety meetings as required
• Communicate safety concerns, trends, and unresolved issues to appropriate leadership
• Partner with operations to improve safety performance without unnecessarily disrupting field productivity
• Perform other safety-related responsibilities as assigned

Requirements

• Previous construction safety experience required
• Experience supporting structural steel erection, steel construction, or similar high-risk field operations strongly preferred
• Working knowledge of OSHA construction standards and recognized construction safety practices
• Knowledge of fall protection, elevated work, aerial lifts, scaffolds, cranes, rigging, and material handling preferred
• Ability to identify hazards and recommend practical corrective actions
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with employees at all organizational levels
• Willingness to address unsafe conditions and behaviors directly
• Strong organization, documentation, and follow-through
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment
• Ability to work independently while remaining accountable to project and safety leadership
• Basic computer proficiency, including email, electronic documentation, and Microsoft Office applications
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification preferred
• First Aid and CPR certification preferred
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record required

Work Requirements

• Full-time, field-based position
• Immediate availability preferred
• Ability to work outdoors in changing weather conditions
• Ability to walk and stand for extended periods throughout an active construction site
• Ability to climb stairs and ladders and access elevated or uneven work areas
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment
• Ability to work around cranes, heavy equipment, structural steel, vehicles, and active construction operations
• Availability to work early mornings, extended hours, or weekends when required by operations
• Regular and reliable attendance is required

What We Offer

• Annual salary of $70,000 to $75,000, based on experience and qualifications
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Company-provided safety equipment
• Opportunity to work with an established and growing specialty construction organization
• A field-focused environment where safety professionals can make a direct impact

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Superior Rigging and Erecting is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We recruit, hire, train, promote, compensate, and discipline employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

ADA & Employment Status Notice

Superior Rigging and Erecting complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable laws to ensure reasonable accommodations are available when needed. This position is classified as Exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act. Employment is at-will unless stated otherwise in writing.