Safety Coordinator

About the role

Position Summary The Site Services Installation Safety Coordinator is responsible for implementing and enforcing the Company’s safety program and applicable subcontractor safety requirements under the direction of the Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Manager, Site Supervisor, and in coordination with the General Contractor (GC). This role ensures that Subzero Engineering employees and lower tier subcontractors perform work safely and in compliance with OSHA, company policies, and site-specific safety plans.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily safety inspections of work areas, equipment, and operations.
• Identify, correct, and document hazards related to fall protection, elevated work, material handling, rigging, scissor lifts, aerial work platforms, forklifts, and telehandlers.
• Immediately address unsafe conditions involving personnel or equipment.
• Coordinate hazard mitigation with the EHS Manager and GC safety team when issues impact other trades or shared spaces.
• Assist with Job Hazard Analyses and Activity Hazard Analyses.
• Support emergency response procedures as directed.
• Conduct or assist with safety orientations, task specific briefings, and toolbox talks.
• Verify required training, certifications, and operator qualifications.
• Maintain inspection reports, training records, incident documentation, and corrective action tracking.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
• Authorized to stop work when unsafe conditions or behaviors are observed.
• Authorized to require corrective actions prior to work resuming.
• Escalate unresolved or site wide hazards to the GC safety management team immediately.
• Enforce compliance with OSHA 29 CFR 1926, company safety policies, and GC Site Specific Safety Plans.
• Support implementation of subcontractor safety programs and GC safety requirements.
• Participate in incident, injury, and near miss investigations and ensure timely reporting.

Requirements

• Education: High school diploma or GED required; technical or vocational training preferred.
• Experience: Two to five years of construction safety experience, preferably in a subcontractor environment. Experience in Microsoft Office and construction-related tracking and reporting software.
• Safety Requirements: Comply with OSHA regulations and company safety policies and procedures. Report unsafe conditions promptly. Attend required safety training. Support safety goals and recommend improvements. Follow safe work practices, including ergonomics, PPE use, and lockout procedures.
• Certification: OSHA 30 Hour Construction certification required. OSHA 510 or 511, or equivalent training, preferred.
• Knowledge: Demonstrated competency in hazard recognition within the Company’s scope of work. Understanding of GC controlled jobsite safety coordination. Strong communication and collaboration skills. Ability to professionally enforce safety requirements in the field.
• License: Valid driver’s license with ability to pass initial and annual DMV review.