Safety Coordinator

Job Title: Safety CoordinatorJob DescriptionThe Safety Coordinator supports the implementation of company and project-specific safety programs across active electrical construction projects. This entry-level role offers an excellent opportunity to build a career in construction safety while gaining hands-on experience alongside project management, field supervision, electricians, and safety leadership. The Safety Coordinator spends significant time in the field observing work activities, identifying hazards, supporting safety documentation and training, and helping ensure employees follow company, client, and applicable OSHA safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine jobsite safety walks and inspections alongside project and safety leadership to monitor field conditions and work practices.
• Identify unsafe conditions and behaviors in the field and promptly communicate concerns to the appropriate field supervision.
• Assist with the development and review of Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), Job Safety Analyses (JSAs), and pre-task plans to ensure tasks are planned and executed safely.
• Support safety requirements associated with electrical construction activities, including electrical hazards and energized work, lockout/tagout (LOTO), temporary power, arc-flash awareness, fall protection, ladder and scaffold safety, material handling and lifting, and personal protective equipment (PPE) compliance.
• Assist with new-hire and site-specific safety orientations to ensure employees understand project-specific safety expectations and procedures.
• Participate in toolbox talks, pre-task planning sessions, and daily safety meetings to reinforce safe work practices and encourage open communication about safety.
• Maintain accurate safety documentation, including inspection reports, training records, and corrective-action logs, in accordance with company and client requirements.
• Assist with incident and near-miss documentation and investigations under the direction of safety leadership, helping to identify root causes and preventive actions.
• Follow up with field teams to help ensure identified hazards are corrected and corrective actions are completed and documented.
• Help track required employee training and certifications to ensure workers remain current with safety requirements.
• Assist Safety Managers and field leadership with project-specific safety plans and client safety requirements, ensuring alignment with regulatory and contractual obligations.
• Develop positive working relationships with electricians, foremen, superintendents, project management, subcontractors, and client safety representatives to promote a collaborative safety culture.
• Participate in ongoing safety training and professional development to build knowledge of OSHA regulations, electrical safety, and construction safety best practices.

Essential Skills

• 0 to 2 years of construction, trades, electrical, industrial, internship, or field safety experience.
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 Construction certification.
• First Aid, CPR, and AED certification.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations and construction safety procedures.
• Experience with document control and recordkeeping related to safety documentation, inspections, and training records.
• Familiarity with Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), Job Safety Analyses (JSAs), pre-task planning, or jobsite inspections.
• Exposure to NFPA 70E or electrical-safety practices, particularly in energized work and arc-flash awareness.
• Ability to identify hazards in an active construction environment and communicate effectively with field supervision and project teams.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with a high volume of people and diverse personalities on large, complex projects.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Associate's or bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Construction Management, Environmental Health & Safety, or a related field.
• Safety experience within electrical construction environments is highly preferred.
• OSHA 30 or OSHA 500 certifications are beneficial.
• Construction or trades experience that demonstrates understanding of field operations and jobsite conditions.
• Interest in pursuing additional safety certifications and professional development with support from the organization.
• Team-oriented mindset with a focus on collaboration, coaching, and being a supportive safety resource for field teams.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail for managing safety records, corrective actions, and training logs.

Work EnvironmentThis role is fully onsite at a very large electrical construction project comparable in size to multiple football fields, with a high volume of electricians and trade workers on site. Safety Coordinators spend most of their time in the field, frequently walking the jobsite and averaging a significant number of steps per day while conducting inspections and engaging with teams. The environment is fast-paced and dynamic, requiring frequent interaction with many different people and personalities, including electricians, foremen, superintendents, project managers, subcontractors, and client representatives. The organization emphasizes a supportive, coaching-focused safety culture where team members help each other grow, obtain additional certifications, and advance their safety careers. The project portfolio includes long-term work on large industrial and data center projects, offering substantial opportunity for growth and continued professional development in construction safety. Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Boise, ID. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $50.00 - $55.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits

available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Boise, ID. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 18, 2026. Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Boise,ID.About Actalent

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