Safety Coordinator
About the role
Sargent Electric is a leading specialty contractor focused on electrical, instrumentation, wireless, utility, and low voltage systems. Founded in Pittsburgh in 1907, we operate from 8 locations across the Midwest, Mid-Atlantic and Northeast, delivering projects nationwide for our strategic customers. We support the breadth of client needs — from routine 24/7 service and emergency restoration to their largest and most complex projects. Our proven safety record, technical depth, and longstanding client relationships have made us a partner of choice for Fortune 500 companies, leading general contractors, and EPC contractors. We are seeking to hire a Safety Coordinator for the Emerson Creek T-Line Project near Sandusky in Bellevue, Ohio. The position is a temporary (seven to 12 months), or temporary-to-full-time opportunity for a candidate willing to travel to multiple jobsites. The Safety Coordinator provides day-to-day direction, leadership, coaching, and sound judgment to eliminate or reduce at-risk environments and behaviors in the workplace. This full-time, on-site role supports the Safety Department and reports to the Safety Manager.
Responsibilities
- Champion Safety Culture. Provide day-to-day safety direction, leadership, and coaching while reinforcing safe and healthful conditions for employees
- Conduct Workplace Inspections. Assist management and supervision with inspections across commercial electrical, heavy industrial, and transmission and distribution operations
- Deliver Safety Training. Assist with and conduct training related to construction standards and the Sargent Electric Safety Program
- Investigate Incidents. Conduct accident investigations, identify root causal factors, and implement action items to help prevent recurrence
- Support Employee Onboarding. Coordinate safety onboarding for new employees assigned to the project
- Crave Learning. We value people who want to grow through hands-on experience, training, and mentorship. Be active in identifying and engaging in these opportunities
- Additional Responsibilities. Assume any additional duties and responsibilities as delegated by Sargent Executive Management
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in safety sciences or an equivalent combination of education and