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About the Role

The Safety Coordinator is responsible for implementing, administering, maintaining, and coordinating all IES safety policies and programs, including safety training and inspections for the assigned project and others as needed. This role ensures compliance with all IES and Site/Customer safety policies and procedures, as well as Federal and State Standards. The Safety Coordinator develops and manages Safety/Health initiatives aimed at preventing and eliminating occupational incidents, injuries, and illnesses. EMT or higher credentials are strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Fully support all IES and Site/Customer safety policies, procedures, programs, and Federal and State Standards.
Ensure implementation and compliance with IES Safety Policies, Procedures, and Programs within the Communications Division and Site/Customer Site Specific Policies, Procedures, and Programs.
Perform and develop safety presentations and related training as required.
Schedule and perform documented jobsite safety audits/inspections to determine compliance with all IES and Site/Customer safety policies, procedures, programs, and federal/state safety standards.
Oversee and maintain activities involving confined space entry, including required documentation and training.
Conduct or direct activities to identify potential hazards and develop safety action plans to correct non-compliance issues, working with operations and management for implementation.
Develop processes and plans to reduce or eliminate hazards and safety incidents.
Deliver safety new employee orientation (NEO), OSHA 10/30 hour, and other safety training as needed or required.
Deliver and coordinate safety training for management and field personnel in accident prevention techniques and compliance with safety standards.
Prepare written reports and summaries regarding safety audits, investigations, and issues.
Conduct and coordinate root cause investigations on recordable incidents, near misses, and vehicle incidents.
Utilize root cause analysis to help operations identify and implement corrective actions to prevent future reoccurrences.
Participate in and lead OSHA inspection processes and communicate effectively with project stakeholders.
Prepare and maintain safety-related records and reports.
Teach, counsel, and mentor all stakeholders to uphold the IES Safety Culture.
Coordinate activities with and support site management.
Perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

Must be self-motivated, positive in approach, professional, and lead others to create, develop, and implement project process improvements.
Must promote Company culture and mission to all employees, vendors, clients, and business partners.
Must be able to act as the Company liaison for interface with customer, vendor, contractor, and IES representative(s).
Must possess proven problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
Must have the ability to effectively read, write, and give oral presentations.
Must be able to travel within the branch territory and/or regional territory as needed.
Must possess the manual dexterity, flexibility, and visual acuity to perform inspection functions requiring walking, climbing, squatting, lifting, bending, twisting, etc.
Must be able to lift 50 lbs. and distinguish all applicable codes, colors, and symbols correctly.
Must maintain body equilibrium and agility to prevent falling when walking, standing, crouching, ascending, or descending stairs.
Must be able to bend the body at the waist, legs at the knees, and extend arms and hands in any direction repetitively.
Must possess the ability to learn the Company and customer computer systems.
Regular and reliable job attendance is required.
Must meet Company minimum driving standards.
Must have proven ability to manage multiple tasks/projects simultaneously.

Skills

Knowledge of the OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Safety and Health Regulations for Construction.
Knowledge and experience with the Confined Space Entry Standards 1926.1200 Subpart AA preferred.
Current status as an Authorized OSHA OTI 500 Construction Outreach Trainer.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proficient computer knowledge and experience utilizing MS Office (WORD, EXCEL, PowerPoint & Outlook).
Detail-oriented with high-level organizational skills.
Ability to communicate effectively with project stakeholders including field personnel, IES management, and customer interfaces.
Ability to respond as needed in support of all safety emergency situations with or without advance notice.

Location

Within the branch territory
Regional territory

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Minimum of five (3) years’ experience in construction safety, preferably in the telecommunications or electrical industry.

Education Level

High School diploma or GED equivalency
Associate degree or higher preferred
EMT or higher credentials preferred

Salary/Compensations

USD $35.00/Hr.
USD $50.00/Hr.

Benefits

Company 401K plan with Employer Contribution Match
Company Paid Time Off
Company Paid Life Insurance
Choice of Medical Coverage including Prescription and Short Term Disability Plans
Choice of Dental and Vision Coverage
Optional Long-term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident, Legal and Pet Coverage
Auto and Home Insurance Discount Programs

About the Company

IES is a national provider of industrial products and infrastructure services to a variety of end markets, including electrical, mechanical, and communications contracting solutions for the commercial, industrial, residential, and renewable energy markets.
IES is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol IESC.
As of the end of IES’s 2025 fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, IES produced over $3.3 billion in revenue and employed over 9,400 employees at over 174 domestic locations across the United States.
From office buildings to wind farms, industrial complexes to housing developments, our employees and design professionals design, build, and maintain the systems that empower lives.

Equal Opportunity

IES is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: Minorities, Females, Gender Identity, Sexual Orientation, Individuals with Disabilities, Protected Veterans Encouraged to Apply.
The IES policy on equal employment opportunity prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans, or any other protected status or characteristic.
This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment, and also states that retaliation against any employee who files a complaint regarding possible violations of this policy will not be tolerated.
IES is also committed to taking affirmative steps to promote the employment of minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans.
IES develops affirmative action programs to support its commitment to equal employment opportunity, consistent with company policy and the company’s obligations as a contractor to the United States government.
View Your Equal Employment Opportunity rights under the law.
IES is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
IES provides reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
Applicants who need accommodation in the job application process should contact the IES corporate office at (713) 860-1500 or any IES office to request assistance.
IES Participates in E-Verify/IES participa en el programa E-Verify
Right to Work/Ley de Derecho al Trabajo