Safety Coordinator
The Safety Coordinator supports the implementation and enforcement of safety programs on large electrical construction projects, working closely with project teams to identify hazards, conduct inspections, and ensure compliance with OSHA and company safety standards. This entry-level role involves extensive fieldwork, safety documentation, training support, and collaboration with diverse stakeholders to promote a safe work environment and facilitate professional growth in construction safety.
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What You’ll Do
This is an onsite, contract Safety Coordinator role supporting a large-scale electrical construction project in Boise, ID. You will work closely with field supervision, electricians, project management, and safety leadership to help implement and maintain project- and company-level safety programs.
- Perform routine jobsite safety walks and inspections alongside project and safety leadership.
- Identify unsafe conditions and behaviors and promptly communicate concerns to the appropriate field supervision.
- Assist with development and review of Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), Job Safety Analyses (JSAs), and pre-task plans.
- Support safety requirements for electrical construction tasks, including LOTO, temporary power, arc-flash awareness, fall protection, ladders/scaffolds, material handling, and PPE compliance.
- Assist with new-hire and site-specific safety orientations.
- Participate in toolbox talks, pre-task planning, and daily safety meetings.
- Maintain safety documentation, inspection reports, training records, and corrective-action logs.
- Support incident and near-miss documentation and preliminary investigations under direction of Safety Managers.
- Follow up with field teams to help ensure hazards and corrective actions are addressed.
- Track required employee training and certifications and assist Safety Managers with client-specific requirements.
- Build positive working relationships with electricians, foremen, superintendents, subcontractors, and client safety representatives.
Qualifications
- 0–2 years of construction or trades safety experience preferred.
- OSHA 10 Certification required.
- First Aid / CPR / AED certification required.
- Demonstrated document control and safety recordkeeping ability.
- Familiarity with OSHA regulations and standard construction safety procedures.
- Comfortable spending significant time in the field and walking jobsite routes daily.
Preferred / Helpful Qualifications
- Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Construction Management, Environmental Health & Safety, or related field.
- Prior construction, electrical, or industrial site experience or internship.
- Experience with JHAs, JSAs, pre-task planning, or formal site inspections.
- Exposure to NFPA 70E / electrical-safety practices.
- OSHA 30 or OSHA 500 certifications are a plus.
Work Environment
- Fully onsite at a large project (multiple football-field scale) with heavy field activity and large trades crews.
- Expect extensive daily walking/monitoring (example: ~20,000 steps/day) and frequent interaction with diverse crews and stakeholders.
- This contract presents strong growth potential with long-term project work and opportunities to gain additional certifications.
Compensation & Benefits
- Pay range: $50.00 — $55.00 per hour (range provided by the employer; final rate within range depends on qualifications and experience).
- If eligible, possible temporary-role benefits may include: medical, dental & vision; critical illness/accident/hospital plans; 401(k) with pre-tax and Roth options; voluntary life & AD&D; short- and long-term disability; HSA; transportation benefits; employee assistance program; and paid time off policies. Eligibility and benefits depend on classification and length of assignment.
Location & Employment Type
- Location: Boise, ID (fully onsite)
- Employment type: Contract (on-site)
About the Confidential Client
Confidential Client is hiring for this project-based safety role. Careertakes is supporting the search as a third-party recruiting platform; you will be employed directly by the Confidential Client if selected.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
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