Safety Coordinator

Safety Coordinator

O’Connell Electric Company is seeking a Safety Coordinator to support our Syracuse and Albany worksites. Frequent travel and occasional overnight stays are required. This role may involve fluctuating working hours, including evenings and weekends. A valid driver’s license and passing the Company Driver qualification requirement is mandatory.

The Safety Coordinator assists our safety team in ensuring a safe working environment for all workers on construction sites throughout our service areas. The Safety Team monitors safety performance at client construction sites across the region.

• Implement and oversee safety programs, policies, and procedures to minimize the risk of accidents and injuries.
• Conduct site safety visits and audits.
• Create safety documents, training, and briefings; schedule training and meetings; review safety audits for accuracy and proper filing.
• Participate in incident analysis, record keeping, and developing corrective actions.
• Create job project-specific safety plans.
• Identify hazardous conditions and develop mitigation steps.
• Deliver new‑hire orientation and safety training.
• Develop safety education material.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders on safety‑related initiatives.
• Stay current on industry trends and best practices.
• Participate in training and career development opportunities.

• Ability to work independently.
• Strong people skills; effective verbal and written communication.
• Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Critical thinking and problem‑solving skills.
• Comfort with holding difficult conversations with the workforce and leadership when necessary.
• Professional integrity and commitment to confidentiality.
• Willingness to work in inclement weather, nights, weekends, and travel as required.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and ability to create effective PowerPoint presentations.
• Strong presentation and training skills.
• Technical aptitude to learn and master company‑specific programs.

• Minimum of a High School diploma or GED.
• Basic understanding of applicable safety standards.
• 1–3 years of experience in commercial general and/or electrical construction, or utility safety experience (preferred).
• OSHA and/or NFPA coursework or certifications (preferred).
• Ability and desire to obtain safety accreditations such as Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST), or Certified Utility Safety Professional (CUSP).

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite / Microsoft 365.
• Ability to develop PowerPoint or equivalent presentations.
• Technical aptitude to learn and master company‑specific programs.

The minimum and maximum annual salary for this position is between $62,500 and $74,000. Actual compensation will depend on geographic location, skills, experience, complexity, travel, and market rate.

O’Connell is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable state and federal non‑discrimination laws. The Company will recruit, hire, train and promote all persons without regard to race, color, creed, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, citizenship or immigration status, military or veteran status, or any other protected class in accordance with applicable federal, state, or local laws.