Safety Coordinator

Safety Coordinator

Fort Wayne Indiana

3 Month temporary assignment

Pay: $35.00 - $40.00 per hour

Job description:

Position Summary

The Safety Specialist is responsible for supporting the development, implementation, monitoring, and continuous improvement of Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) programs to ensure compliance with federal, state, local, and client-specific requirements. The role provides technical safety expertise across project planning, construction, commissioning, manufacturing, operations, maintenance, and contractor management activities.

The Safety Specialist serves as a key resource for identifying hazards, assessing risks, implementing corrective actions, and promoting a proactive safety culture while supporting operational excellence and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities

Safety Program Management

• Support implementation and continuous improvement of site EHS programs.
• Conduct workplace inspections, audits, and compliance assessments.
• Facilitate hazard identification and risk assessments.
• Support development and implementation of Safe Work Procedures (SWPs) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, NFPA, ANSI, EPA, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Assist with safety policy development and implementation.

Incident Management

• Investigate incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions.
• Conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA).
• Develop and monitor Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA).
• Prepare incident reports and trend analysis.

Training and Competency

• Deliver safety orientations and onboarding programs.
• Conduct toolbox talks and safety briefings.
• Support training matrix development and competency verification.
• Promote employee engagement and safety awareness initiatives.

Contractor and Project Safety

• Monitor contractor safety performance.
• Review Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) and Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs).
• Verify compliance with Permit-to-Work systems.
• Support construction, installation, commissioning, FAT, SAT, and operational readiness activities.
• Participate in project planning and design reviews.

Reporting and Compliance

• Maintain safety records and regulatory documentation.
• Support internal and external audits.
• Track and report key safety performance indicators.
• Assist with regulatory inspections and client audits.

Specialist Areas

Depending on project requirements, Safety Specialists may possess expertise in one or more of the following disciplines:

Construction Safety

• Construction site safety management
• Excavation and trenching
• Scaffolding
• Crane and lifting operations
• Concrete and steel erection
• Contractor management
• OSHA Construction Standards (29 CFR 1926)

Electrical Safety

• Electrical safe work practices
• Arc Flash and Shock Hazard Analysis
• Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
• NFPA 70E compliance
• Energized work permitting
• High and low voltage systems

Automation and Machine Safety

• Machine Risk Assessments (ISO 12100)
• Functional Safety (ISO 13849)
• Machine Guarding
• Robotics Safety
• Automated Material Handling Systems
• FAT/SAT Safety Validation
• Control Reliable Systems

Ergonomics and Human Factors

• Ergonomic assessments
• Manual material handling analysis
• Repetitive motion injury prevention
• Workstation design
• Human factors engineering

Battery and Energy Storage Safety

• Lithium-ion battery safety
• Thermal runaway prevention
• Energy storage systems
• Hazardous energy controls
• Battery manufacturing operations

Industrial and Manufacturing Safety

• Process safety
• Chemical safety
• Industrial hygiene
• Permit-to-Work systems
• Confined space entry
• Working at heights
• Powered industrial trucks

Environmental Health & Safety (EHS)

• Waste management
• Air emissions compliance
• Hazardous materials management
• Spill prevention and response
• Environmental permitting

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years of safety experience in industrial, manufacturing, construction, automation, battery, logistics, or related environments.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and industry standards.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to conduct investigations, audits, and risk assessments.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and safety management systems.

Preferred Certifications

General Safety Certifications

• OSHA 30-Hour Construction or General Industry
• OSHA 510 and/or OSHA 511
• OSHA 500 and/or OSHA 501 Trainer
• ASP – Associate Safety Professional
• SMS – Safety Management Specialist
• OHST – Occupational Health and Safety Technologist

Construction Safety Certifications

• CHST – Construction Health and Safety Technician
• STS-C – Safety Trained Supervisor Construction

Electrical Safety Certifications

• NFPA 70E Qualified Person Training
• CESCP – Certified Electrical Safety Compliance Professional
• Arc Flash Safety Training

Machine and Automation Safety Certifications

• CMSE® – Certified Machinery Safety Expert
• TÜV Functional Safety Certifications
• Certified Robot Safety Professional (where applicable)

Ergonomics Certifications

• CEAS – Certified Ergonomic Assessment Specialist
• CPE – Certified Professional Ergonomist

Industrial Hygiene Certifications

• CIH – Certified Industrial Hygienist

Environmental Certifications

• CHMM – Certified Hazardous Materials Manager
• ISO 14001 Lead Auditor

Management System Certifications

• ISO 45001 Internal Auditor
• ISO 45001 Lead Auditor

Preferred Attributes

• Strong safety leadership and coaching skills.
• Ability to influence personnel at all organizational levels.
• Experience working with multinational clients and contractors.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Ability to travel and support multiple sites as required.

Work Location: In person