Safety Coordinator

Job Title: Safety Coordinator Job Description
The Safety Coordinator supports the implementation of company and project-specific safety programs across active electrical construction projects. This entry-level role is ideal for someone who wants to build a career in construction safety while gaining hands-on experience working closely with 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 proactively identify hazards and improvement opportunities.
- Identify unsafe conditions and behaviors in the field and clearly communicate concerns to the appropriate field supervision for timely correction.
- Assist with the development and review of Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), Job Safety Analyses (JSAs), and pre-task plans to ensure work is 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 help workers understand project expectations, procedures, and hazards.
- Participate in toolbox talks, pre-task planning sessions, and daily safety meetings to reinforce safe work practices and promote a strong safety culture.
- Maintain accurate and organized safety documentation, including inspection reports, training records, and corrective-action logs.
- Assist with incident and near-miss documentation and investigations under the direction of safety leadership, helping to identify root causes and preventive measures.
- Follow up with field teams to help ensure identified hazards are addressed and corrective actions are implemented and sustained.
- Help track required employee training and certifications to ensure compliance with project and regulatory requirements.
- Assist Safety Managers and field leadership with project-specific safety plans and client safety requirements, aligning site practices with standards and expectations.
- Develop positive working relationships with electricians, foremen, superintendents, project management, subcontractors, and client safety representatives to encourage collaboration and open communication about safety.
- Participate in ongoing safety training and professional development to continually build technical knowledge and field expertise.
Essential Skills
- OSHA 10 Construction certification.
- 0 to 2 years of construction or trades safety experience, including exposure to field environments.
- First Aid, CPR, and AED certification.
- Knowledge of OSHA regulations and construction safety procedures.
- Experience with document control and recordkeeping for safety programs, inspections, and training.
- Familiarity with JHAs, JSAs, pre-task planning, or jobsite safety inspections.
- Exposure to NFPA 70E or electrical safety practices, particularly in relation to energized work and arc-flash hazards.
- Ability to observe work activities in the field, recognize hazards, and communicate findings clearly and professionally.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills for maintaining safety documentation and tracking training and certifications.
- Ability to build effective working relationships with field personnel, project teams, and safety leadership.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Associate's or bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Construction Management, Environmental Health & Safety, or a related field.
- OSHA 30 Construction certification.
- Advanced OSHA training such as OSHA 500 is beneficial.
- Previous construction, electrical, industrial, internship, or field experience in a safety-related capacity.
- Experience supporting health and safety programs in construction or industrial settings.
- Demonstrated interest in pursuing a long-term career in construction safety.
- Ability to participate actively in toolbox talks, daily safety meetings, and ongoing training initiatives.
- Comfort working in a fast-growing organization that is expanding into new markets and projects.
Work Environment
This role is based onsite at a large electrical construction project, working primarily in the field around active construction activities. The Safety Coordinator spends much of the day walking the jobsite, observing work, and interacting with electricians, foremen, superintendents, and project teams. The environment includes typical construction-site conditions such as noise, moving equipment, elevated work areas, and changing weather, and requires consistent use of appropriate personal protective equipment. Work hours generally follow project schedules, with the need to attend daily safety meetings, toolbox talks, and site orientations. The organization is growing rapidly and pursuing projects in multiple locations, offering exposure to complex, large-scale work and ongoing professional development in construction safety.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Boise, ID.
Pay and Benefits
The 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 & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Boise, ID.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 30, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Boise,ID. About Actalent

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