Safety Coordinator

OUC - The Reliable One, is presently seeking a Safety Coordinator to join the Employee Experience division. At OUC, we don’t just work – we’re building a bright future of innovation and transformation for future generations.

We’re looking for a skilled and committed safety professional to help advance the Commission’s mission of preventing workplace incidents, strengthening safe work practices, and ensuring regulatory compliance across all departments. In this role, you’ll be a key contributor to a proactive safety culture—leading training, performing comprehensive inspections and audits, and working closely with employees and leadership to identify hazards and drive effective risk‑reduction strategies.

OUC is an industry leader and the second largest municipal utility in Florida, committed to innovation, sustainability, and our community. OUC’s mission is to provide exceptional value to our customers and community by delivering sustainable, reliable services and solutions.

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In this role, you’ll be a driving force behind a safe, compliant, and proactive work environment. Your work will span training, field engagement, and strategic safety leadership. You will:

• Deliver engaging, hands‑on safety training for employees and contractors on topics such as lockout/tagout, confined space entry, CPR/AED/First Aid, trenching and excavation, cargo securement, and other critical safety practices.
• Investigate incidents and near misses, conduct hazard assessments, and perform area inspections to uncover risks and recommend corrective actions.
• Lead safety meetings, drills, and emergency response activities, acting as a key liaison with incident command teams during preparedness and response efforts.
• Evaluate PPE, work practices, and training programs to ensure they meet regulatory requirements and support continuous improvement.
• Conduct field audits and facility inspections to verify compliance with safety standards and operational procedures.
• Prepare clear, actionable reports and communications, including safety alerts, inspection summaries, and management briefings.
• Partner with leadership to develop practical, cost‑effective solutions that reduce hazards and strengthen workplace safety culture.
• Maintain accurate safety documentation, track recommendations, and manage records within enterprise resource management systems.

• High school diploma or GED (required). Advanced education in a related field may substitute for work experience on a 1:1 basis.
• Minimum of six (6) years in a safety role within military, public safety, utility, construction, manufacturing, or a directly related industry (required).
• Experience creating, supporting, or implementing safety procedures, audits, drills, and training programs (preferred).
• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations, federal and local safety codes, PPE, and industry‑standard safety practices.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Strong written and verbal communication, ability to analyze data and prepare clear reports, and capability to identify hazards and recommend effective solutions.
• Valid Driver’s License.

• Competitive compensation
• Low‑cost medical, dental, and vision benefits and paid life insurance premiums with no probationary period.
• OUC’s Hybrid Retirement Program includes a fully funded cash balance account, defined contribution with employer matching along with a health reimbursement account
• Generous paid vacation, holidays, and sick time
• Paid parental leave
• Educational Assistance Program, to include tuition reimbursement, paid memberships in professional associations, paid conference and training opportunities
• Wellness incentives and free access to all on‑site OUC fitness facilities
• Access to family‑oriented recreational areas
• Paid Conference and Training Opportunities
• Free downtown parking

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$37.30 - $46.63 per hour- commensurate with experience (estimated $77,584.00 - $96,990.40 annually)

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