Safety and Operations Coordinator- Gainesville

Safety & Operations Coordinator

Division: ESCO Electric

Location:

Charlotte, NC and Gainesville, GA

Reports to:

Operations Manager, Division Manager, and Account Manager

Exempt or Non-Exempt:
Non-Exempt

Status:
Full-Time

Typical

Working Hours:

7:00 am to 3:30pm

May be required to work extended hours including holidays and weekends due to the 24 hours, 7 days a week, 365 days a year type of service ESCO provides its clients.

The Safety & Operations Coordinator is responsible for supporting safe and efficient project execution through workforce coordination, safety administration, logistics management, documentation control, and plant interface activities. This position serves as a central point of coordination between plant personnel, project management, field supervision, subcontractors, union representatives, and support services. This person will work closely with safety management and division managers.

The Safety & Operations Coordinator does not provide technical direction to craft personnel, determine installation methods, develop job hazard analyses, or supervise construction activities. Technical direction remains the responsibility of designated field supervision, foremen, superintendents, and project management personnel.

To be considered, candidates should have:

• Experience in industrial, construction, manufacturing, utility, or maintenance environments.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Experience coordinating multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Knowledge of safety programs and compliance requirements.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, scheduling software, and document management systems.
• Ability to interact professionally with customers, plant personnel, contractors, and labor organizations.

The Safety & Operations Coordinator will be responsible for, but not limited to:

• Coordinate and schedule new employee safety orientations.
• Facilitate required safety training and refresher programs.
• Maintain employee training records and certifications.
• Conduct safety observations and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Support implementation of company safety policies and procedures.
• Assist with incident documentation and corrective action tracking.
• Participate in safety meetings and project planning sessions.
• Verify completion of required safety documentation.
• Coordinate drug testing, fit testing, and other compliance requirements as needed.
• Either act as safety representative or manage designated safety representative.

• Assist with estimating
• Coordinate manpower requests with union halls and staffing resources.
• Track workforce levels and project staffing needs.
• Assist management with labor forecasting and workforce planning.
• Coordinate onboarding requirements for new employees and contractors.
• Maintain workforce rosters and project assignment records.

• Schedule and coordinate project meetings, outage meetings, and shutdown planning sessions.
• Track project action items and follow-up requirements.
• Maintain project schedules, milestone tracking, and status reports.
• Coordinate communication between project teams and plant personnel.
• Monitor project progress and verify completion of assigned tasks.
• Escalate schedule, resource, or logistical concerns to management.

• Coordinate equipment rentals and transportation requirements.
• Coordinate material orders, deliveries and site logistics.
• Track material orders and delivery status.
• Coordinate site access requirements and facility support needs.
• Assist with warehouse and material staging activities.
• Coordinate temporary facilities and support services as required.

• Maintain project documentation and filing systems.
• Coordinate permit acquisition and tracking.
• Ensure required project records are properly maintained.
• Support customer and internal reporting requirements.
• Manage document distribution and revision control.
• Track required certifications, permits, and compliance documentation.

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