Safety Coordinator - Texas Operations
About the role
IES Residential is seeking a Safety Coordinator to lead and enhance safety culture across operations in Austin, Texas and surrounding areas. This role involves proactive risk identification, engaging safety trainings, and collaborating with leadership to foster a safety-first mindset.
Responsibilities
- Lead job site safety inspections and identify risks
- Partner with leadership to build and reinforce a safety-first culture
- Deliver engaging safety trainings and lead impactful toolbox talks
- Investigate incidents and drive solutions to prevent future risks
- Serve as the go-to safety expert for both field teams and management
- Communicate safety policies clearly and effectively across all levels
- Maintain compliance with company safety standards, OSHA regulations, and industry best practices
- Absorb and report safety documentation, corrective action follow-up
- Perform additional duties as assigned
Qualifications
- 5+ years of safety experience (construction experience preferred)
- Strong working knowledge of OSHA regulations and compliance
- OSHA 500 Certification (preferred)
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Ability to influence, lead, and collaborate across teams
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) is required
- Bonus points for residential or commercial construction industry experience, First Aid/CPR Instructor certification, and experience conducting safety training and incident investigations
Location & Travel
Home Base: Austin, TX
Regional Travel: Travel throughout Texas and surrounding areas as needed
Travel Requirement: Approximately 50-75%
Physical Requirements
- Walk and inspect job sites for extended periods
- Climb, bend, kneel, and navigate active construction environments
- Lift up to 25-50 lbs occasionally
- Wear required PPE at all times on job sites
- Maintain strong visual and hearing awareness for hazard recognition
License Required
Yes
Job Locations
US-TX-Austin
Company Overview
IES is a national provider of industrial products and infrastructure services to various end markets, including electrical, mechanical, and communications contracting solutions for commercial, industrial, residential, and renewable energy markets. As of the end of IES's 2025 fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, IES produced over $3.3 billion in revenue and employed over 10,200 employees at over 174 domestic locations across the United States. Our commitment to our employees is reflected by our actions: Safety is Priority One - and our record shows it. Competitive Pay, Company 401K plan with Employer Contribution Match, Company Paid Time Off, Company Paid Life Insurance, Choice of Medical Coverage including Prescription and Short Term Disability Plans, Choice of Dental and Vision Coverage, Optional Long-term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident, Legal and Pet Coverage, Auto and Home Insurance Discount Programs.
EEO Statement
Please no agency calls. Note to all agencies: Any unsolicited agency resumes or agency represented candidates that are presented to any IES employee without first having a signed contract between that agency and the IES Talent Acquisition organization will become the property of IES and no fees will be paid.
EEO & Affirmative Action
IES is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. IES provides reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Applicants who need accommodation in the job application process should contact the IES corporate office at (713) 860-1500 or any IES office to request assistance.
Disability Accommodation
IES is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. IES provides reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Applicants who need accommodation in the job application process should contact the IES corporate office at (713) 860-1500 or any IES office to request assistance.