Overview:

The Safety Coordinator is responsible for ensuring a safe and compliant work environment at a U.S. Army contractor site focused on equipment turn-in, retrograde, and property disposal operations. This role ensures adherence to OSHA, DoD, and Army safety standards and actively promotes a culture of safety among all site personnel and subcontractors.

 

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

• Recordable incident rate (RIR).
• Number of safety training hours completed per month.
• Near miss and hazard report closure rate.
• Audit and inspection pass rate.
• Compliance with site-specific safety plan.

Responsibilities:

Site Safety Oversight:

• Implement and enforce the site-specific Safety Plan in accordance with OSHA, EM 385-1-1, and Army regulations.
• Conduct regular site inspections to identify potential hazards related to material handling, equipment movement, and personnel operations during equipment turn-in.
• Ensure proper handling and storage of hazardous materials (HAZMAT) in compliance with EPA and Army guidelines.

Training & Compliance:

• Conduct safety orientations and recurring training for all personnel, including subcontractors and temporary labor.
• Ensure employees are trained on proper PPE usage, forklift and equipment operation, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), and incident reporting procedures.
• Maintain safety training records and certifications in accordance with contractual and regulatory requirements.

Incident Management:

• Lead investigations of accidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions.
• Report findings and corrective actions to the Project Manager and Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), as required.
• Maintain incident logs and OSHA reporting documentation.

Safety Audits & Reporting:

• Perform routine safety audits and job hazard analyses (JHAs) for all key operations, including equipment offload, inspection, and turn-in staging.
• Track safety KPIs and prepare regular reports for internal leadership and government oversight.
• Support government inspections and respond to safety-related inquiries or non-compliance findings.

Risk Mitigation:

• Develop and implement hazard control measures specific to heavy equipment, material handling, and military logistics operations.
• Monitor environmental conditions and enforce heat stress, cold weather, or severe weather protocols as required by site conditions.
• Any other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent required; associate or bachelor’s degree in occupational safety, Environmental Science, or related field preferred.
• Experience: 3+ years of safety experience on government, military, or industrial logistics sites.
• Working knowledge of OSHA 29 CFR 1910, EM 385-1-1, DA PAM 385-10, and Army site safety practices.
• Experience supporting military logistics, equipment turn-in, retrograde, or base closure operations is highly preferred.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and conflict-resolution skills.

Desired Qualifications:

• Certifications: OSHA 30-Hour (General Industry or Construction) required; CSP, CHST, or similar preferred.
• Forklift and HAZMAT handling certification a plus.
• Familiarity with Army safety systems, procedures, and reporting (e.g., mishap reporting to the COR).
• Former military or DoD contractor experience strongly preferred.

Qualifications:

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent required; associate or bachelor’s degree in occupational safety, Environmental Science, or related field preferred.
• Experience: 3+ years of safety experience on government, military, or industrial logistics sites.
• Working knowledge of OSHA 29 CFR 1910, EM 385-1-1, DA PAM 385-10, and Army site safety practices.
• Experience supporting military logistics, equipment turn-in, retrograde, or base closure operations is highly preferred.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and conflict-resolution skills.

Desired Qualifications:

• Certifications: OSHA 30-Hour (General Industry or Construction) required; CSP, CHST, or similar preferred.
• Forklift and HAZMAT handling certification a plus.
• Familiarity with Army safety systems, procedures, and reporting (e.g., mishap reporting to the COR).
• Former military or DoD contractor experience strongly preferred.

Benefits Information:
Regular - The company offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) and a range of other voluntary benefits. Paid Time Off (PTO) is offered to regular full-time and part-time employees.

Pay Range:
$73,000 - $83,824

Job ID:
2026-22714

Work Type:
On-Site