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Senior Safety Coordinator - Columbus, OH

Columbus, OHOnsiteContractSenior$50–$52 /hrPosted 24 days ago

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Required skills

OSHA 30 Construction
CHST
STSC
OSHA 500
OSHA 510
Construction Safety
Mechanical Experience
Semiconductor
Advanced Manufacturing
Fire Protection Construction

Nice to have

Large-Scale Industrial Construction
Multi-Contractor Safety Oversight
Fire Sprinkler Installation
Mechanical Contractor Safety

Role summary

A mechanical and fire protection contractor is seeking a Senior Construction Safety Coordinator for a 12-18 month project in Columbus, OH, supporting the construction of a semiconductor manufacturing facility. The role involves providing field safety oversight for mechanical and fire protection crews, ensuring compliance with OSHA and project-specific requirements. Responsibilities include conducting inspections, hazard assessments, reviewing safety documentation, coaching craft personnel, and participating in incident investigations. The ideal candidate has 10+ years of construction safety experience, holds relevant certifications (OSHA 30, CHST/STSC, OSHA 500/510), and possesses mechanical construction experience. Preferred qualifications include experience in semiconductor, fire protection, or large-scale industrial construction.

Senior Construction Safety Coordinator

📍 Location: Columbus, OH
📅 Duration: 12-18 Months (Start: 1/4/2027)
📋 Type: 1099 Contractor

Compensation & Schedule

💰 Pay Rate: $50/hr (Traveler) | $52/hr (Local)
🏨 Per Diem: $125/Day (7 Days Per Week for Travelers)
🎯 Completion Bonus: $150/month
💵 Pay Frequency: Weekly
⏰ Schedule: 1st Shift | Monday-Friday/Saturday | 60+ Hours Per Week
📈 Additional Schedule Details: Extended hours and Saturday work based on project needs.

Why This Opportunity?

Join a mechanical and fire protection contractor supporting construction of a semiconductor manufacturing facility in Columbus, OH. Project scope is focused on fire alarm systems, fire sprinkler installation, mechanical systems, and fire protection construction activities.

The Senior Construction Safety Coordinator will provide field safety oversight for mechanical and fire protection crews, working directly with craft personnel, supervision, and project leadership to maintain compliance and support safe project execution.

Required Qualifications

✔ OSHA 30 Construction Certification
✔ CHST or STSC Credential
✔ OSHA 500 and/or OSHA 510
✔ Minimum 10+ Years of Construction Safety Experience
✔ Must have mechanical experience

Preferred Qualifications

⭐ Semiconductor or Advanced Manufacturing Construction Experience
⭐ Fire Protection Construction Experience
⭐ Fire Alarm or Sprinkler Installation Experience
⭐ Mechanical Contractor Safety Experience
⭐ Large-Scale Industrial Construction Experience
⭐ Multi-Contractor Safety Oversight Experience

What You'll Be Doing

Provide daily field safety oversight for mechanical and fire protection construction activities
Maintain a highly visible presence throughout active work areas
Monitor fire alarm, sprinkler, and associated mechanical installation activities
Conduct routine site inspections, audits, observations, and hazard assessments
Review JHAs, pre-task plans, permits, and other project safety documentation
Identify unsafe conditions and coordinate corrective actions with field supervision
Provide safety coaching and reinforce safe work practices with craft personnel
Coordinate safety activities with project management, supervision, and contractors
Support toolbox talks, safety meetings, and workforce engagement activities
Participate in incident investigations and corrective action implementation
Maintain required safety documentation, inspection records, and compliance reports
Ensure compliance with OSHA and project-specific safety requirements

Technical Knowledge

Candidates should have working knowledge of:

OSHA Construction Standards
Fire Protection Construction Safety
Fire Alarm System Installation
Fire Sprinkler System Installation
Mechanical Construction Activities
Elevated Work & Fall Protection
Aerial Lifts & MEWPs
Material Handling Operations
Hot Work Safety
Job Hazard Analysis (JHA)
Incident Investigation & Corrective Actions
Contractor Safety Management
Construction Risk Assessment & Mitigation

What Success Looks Like

The ideal candidate is a senior, field-focused construction safety professional who is comfortable supporting mechanical and fire protection trades on a large industrial construction project.

Success requires a strong field presence, proactive hazard identification, effective communication with craft and supervision, and consistent safety oversight of fire alarm, sprinkler, and mechanical installation activities.

Apply Today

Qualified candidates should submit a resume for immediate review.

Please ensure your resume clearly reflects experience with mechanical construction, fire protection, fire alarm systems, sprinkler installation, industrial construction, semiconductor facilities, JHAs, hazard assessments, OSHA compliance, and field safety oversight.

Interviews are actively being scheduled for qualified candidates.

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