Entry Level Safety Coordinator

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City and State

New Orleans, LA

Job Summary

We are seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Entry-Level Safety Coordinator to join our team. In this role, you will work alongside senior field management to support a safe, compliant work environment across our active commercial and industrial construction projects. No prior formal safety management experience is required—we are willing to train the right individual who brings a strong work ethic, eagerness to learn, and basic familiarity with active construction or electrical jobsites.

Benefits

Benefits Offered: Medical Insurance | Dental Insurance | Vision Insurance | Paid Time Off | 401k | Safety bucks program!

Pay Range

$23-$27 per hour

Key Responsibilities

• Jobsite Audits & Walks: Conduct daily jobsite walks to identify potential hazards, inspect PPE usage, and verify compliance with company and OSHA standards.
• Safety Training & Orientations: Assist with onboarding new field workers, conducting new-hire safety orientations, and helping deliver weekly “Toolbox Talks”.
• Safety Documentation: Maintain safety logs, PPE inspection sheets, Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), and Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
• Incident Reporting & Administrative Support: Assist in documenting near-misses, minor injuries, and equipment incidents under the guidance of the Project Superintendent/Safety Director.
• Hazard & Energy Control Oversight: Support site teams with monitoring Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) compliance, fall protection setup, and safe electrical work practices.
• Equipment & Supply Checks: Inspect site first aid kits, eye wash stations, fire extinguishers, and personal fall arrest systems.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Experience: 0 to 2 years of work experience in safety, construction trades, electrical installation, or industrial work environment. (Entry-level candidates, recent trade school grads, or experienced field workers looking to pivot into safety are encouraged to apply!)
• Education: High School Diploma or GED required. (Degree or coursework in Occupational Health & Safety, Construction Management, or related trade is a plus).
• Certifications: OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 Construction certification preferred (will provide training for the right candidate).
• Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to interact professionally with field crews, foremen, and project managers.
• Computer Skills: Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and willingness to learn digital safety reporting tools.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to walk active construction sites, climb stairs/ladders, stand for long periods, and wear required PPE (hard hat, safety glasses, steel-toe boots).
• Valid Driver’s License and reliable transportation.

Preferred (Bonus) Qualifications

• Field experience as an electrician, apprentice, line helper, or general construction laborer.
• Basic familiarity with National Electrical Code (NEC) awareness, Arc Flash PPE, or Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) principles.
• Bilingual skills (English / Spanish) are highly valued.

Position Number

31324

Quality Labor Management (QLM) provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, transgender status or sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. The Company complies with applicable Federal state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.