Site Safety Coordinator (Electrical Contractor)

Feyen Zylstra is a team of hardworking doers and thinkers proud to use our brains and brawn to solve the complex problems associated with the design, installation, and maintenance of electrical and low voltage systems. We tend to work in industries like healthcare, industrial manufacturing, commercial, and data centers where our customer benefit most from our technical expertise and the experience we provide them.

We exist to have a positive impact on the lives of people. This starts with our FZers and a commitment to providing safe and energizing work environments, opportunities to learn and grow, and great pay and benefits. It then moves to our customers and a passion for helping them solve their most challenging problems. When we are successful in meeting the needs of our employees and our customers, we have the opportunity to have a positive impact well beyond ourselves in each of the communities where we live and work.

FZ is headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan and is focused on serving customers throughout Michigan, Tennessee, and the Carolinas.  

FZ is looking for a Site Safety Coordinator for a single job site in Charleston, SC. This role ensures our commitment to safety through education and awareness by supporting and implementing safety policies and programs that are consistent with FZ and jobsite standards.

What We’re Looking for:

A Teammate. You are an active member of multiple teams. As part of the greater FZ safety team, you help drive our overall safety culture. On the jobsite, you are the go-to for site safety onboarding, ensure site compliance, and perform regular safety audits. Most importantly, you will lead basic, on-site injury/incident management (on-call availability required).

A Coach. You communicate effectively and influence others' actions through your relationships. You value relationships by treating others with respect and appreciating differences. But at the end of the day, you hold others accountable and have tough conversations because you know being safe is what gets employees home every night.

An Educator. You recognize that a big part of effective coaching starts with education. You teach, model, and reinforce what electrical safety means on a complex jobsite. You are a resource for project managers, field leaders, and field employees. You are a continuous learner yourself and continuously seek out the latest safety information and share best practices.

Process Oriented. You know that success incorporates both people and process. You recognize that problems can be mitigated through proper use of processes, standards, and early risk assessment. You hold yourself accountable as well as others to safety policies and procedures.  You are proactive, always looking for ways to continually improve the safety trainings and procedures for our employees. 

A Scorekeeper. You understand the importance of measuring progress and results. You document, track data, keep reports up-to-date, and continuously communicate pertinent safety information to others.

 Key Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED - required.

Must Have one of the following:

1+ year of experience in safety designated role AND a bachelor's degree in Safety Management, Occupational Health & Safety, or a safety related field

3+ years of construction supervision AND Safety Certification (STS-C, CHST, CSP, etc.)

5+ years in a safety designated role AND OSHA 30

Extensive knowledge of OSHA and other safety regulations.

Knowledge of risk mitigation methodologies and injury/incident investigations.

OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification a plus.

Proficiency in Microsoft (Excel, Outlook, etc.) - required. 

Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.

Strong leadership and coaching abilities.

Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.

Ability to provide 24 X 7 on call support for safety emergencies or incidents that occur after hours or on weekends.

We offer generous benefits, competitive compensation, paid time off, training and development, the opportunity for growth, a safe work environment, and the chance to work with a winning team in a great company culture. Candidates are required to pass a pre-employment drug screen. FZ is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or other protected classes.