Safety Coordinator

Senior Safety Coordinator & Assistant Safety Director

Location: Franklin Furnace, OH

Start Date: ASAP

Pay Range: $45.00/hr- $55.00/hr

Per diem available if a traveler

Senior Safety Coordinator

Position Summary

The Senior Safety Coordinator leads safety execution for major project scopes, mentors junior safety staff, and serves as a key safety leader within the project team. This role emphasizes leadership, coaching, and consistent program delivery across complex operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead safety efforts for major scopes, trades, or phases of work

• Review and approve critical JHAs and Methods of Procedure (MOPs)

• Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation

• Mentor and develop Assistant and Safety Coordinators

• Serve as a primary safety contact for project leadership, trade partners, and clients

• Facilitate safety meetings, training, and key project safety initiatives

• Drive a proactive safety culture through coaching, accountability, and engagement

Qualifications

• OSHA 30 required; OSHA 500 preferred

• BCSP certification (ASP, CSP, or CHST required)

• Competent Person training (e.g., cranes, rigging, NFPA 70E)

• Demonstrated leadership and mentoring capability

Assistant Safety Director

Position Summary

The Assistant Safety Director provides leadership for safety planning, execution, and team development on complex construction projects. This role blends people leadership with strong technical capability, supporting project teams in integrating safety into planning and field execution. The Assistant Safety Director is expected to operate with increasing independence and is progressing toward subject matter expertise in high-risk activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead safety planning and execution in alignment with project leadership and operational goals

• Partner closely with project managers and superintendents to proactively integrate safety into project planning and execution

• Develop, coach, and mentor Safety Coordinators and Senior Safety Coordinators

• Ensure consistent implementation of company safety programs, processes, and expectations

• Lead planning, review, and execution of high-risk activities (e.g., crane & rigging, energy isolation/LOTO, critical lifts, work at height, etc.), with a focus on Serious Injury and Fatality (SIF) risk identification and mitigation

• Apply and reinforce Energy-Based Safety principles (HECA, energy wheel, energy control) in planning and field execution to proactively manage exposure to high-risk energy sources

• Review and provide guidance on critical JHAs, MOPs, lift plans, and energy control procedures to ensure effective hazard identification and control strategies

• Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation, with emphasis on identifying systemic gaps and preventing recurrence of high-consequence events

• Support preconstruction and work planning efforts to identify, assess, and mitigate risk prior to execution, particularly for high-risk and SIF-potential activities

• Build and maintain strong relationships with project teams, trade partners, and clients

• Support staffing, development, and performance of safety personnel

Qualifications

• OSHA 30 required; OSHA 500 preferred

• BCSP certification (ASP, CSP, or CHST required or in progress)

• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills

• Demonstrated experience supporting high-risk construction activities (crane & rigging, LOTO, etc.)

• Proven ability to lead safety efforts on large or complex construction projects

Diversified Safety Services is a nationwide safety consulting firm supporting contractors across all trades, from general contractors to specialty and subcontractors. We act as an extension of our clients’ safety teams by providing top-tier site safety oversight, documentation, inspections, and compliance support. We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.