Safety Coordinator

Safety Coordinator

Velociti is seeking an experienced Safety Coordinator to lead safety efforts on a large-scale data center construction project in Abilene, Texas. This is a hands-on field leadership role supporting cable installation and low-voltage construction activities on one of the most exciting sectors in the industry today.

If you're a construction safety professional who thrives in fast-paced environments, enjoys working directly with crews, and takes pride in creating a culture where everyone goes home safely every day, we want to hear from you.

• Be part of a high-profile data center construction project
• Work alongside industry-leading general contractors and project teams
• Play a critical role in protecting employees and driving safety excellence
• Competitive compensation and travel support
• Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates
• Non-local candidates can work on a rotation schedule with company-paid travel home approximately every 3–4 weeks

As the Safety Coordinator, you will serve as the primary on-site safety resource for Velociti. You'll partner closely with field personnel, foremen, project leadership, and general contractor safety teams to ensure compliance, mitigate risk, and maintain a safe work environment throughout all phases of construction.

This role carries the authority to stop work whenever unsafe conditions or imminent hazards are identified.

Location:

Abilene, TX (On-Site) Travel:
Rotation schedule available for non-local candidates (Home every 3–4 weeks) Relocation:
Strongly preferred

• Conduct daily pre-task planning and safety meetings with field crews
• Identify and address hazards through routine site inspections and audits
• Ensure compliance with PPE requirements and site-specific safety standards
• Promote a proactive safety culture focused on accountability and hazard recognition

• Represent Velociti at GC-led safety meetings, toolbox talks, and audits
• Coordinate all required safety documentation, including JHAs, permits, and safety plans
• Communicate high-risk activities before work begins
• Drive corrective actions and resolution of identified safety concerns

• Obtain and maintain permits for hot work, confined space, elevated work, and other regulated activities
• Verify worker qualifications, certifications, and site access requirements
• Maintain accurate and organized safety records and documentation

• Serve as the first point of contact for incidents, injuries, near misses, and property damage events
• Conduct investigations and determine root causes
• Develop and track corrective action plans
• Ensure timely reporting and OSHA compliance requirements are met

• Deliver new-hire safety orientations and site onboarding
• Facilitate toolbox talks and ongoing safety training
• Coach supervisors and crew leaders on safety leadership and accountability
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across the project

• 3–5+ years of construction safety experience in commercial or industrial environments
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Construction Standards
• Experience working within general contractor-managed construction sites
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Proficiency with digital safety reporting and documentation systems
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel as needed

Important: Direct construction site safety experience is required. Candidates without active commercial or industrial construction safety experience will not be considered.

• Data center construction projects
• Low-voltage, structured cabling, or telecommunications installation
• Working for specialty contractors or subcontractors on large construction projects
• Experience supporting elevated work, containment systems, and cable infrastructure installation

The following certifications are highly valued and may be required based on project specifications:

• OSHA 30-Hour Construction
• First Aid / CPR / AED
• CHST (Construction Health & Safety…