Safety Coordinator

JOB SUMMARY The SAFETY COORDINATOR INDUSTRIAL ROOFING supports roofing operations at industrial and refinery facilities in the Greater Houston area on behalf of Connect Service Solutions and its affiliated companies. The role provides an active field presence on assigned jobsites, ensuring crews work in compliance with company safety programs, OSHA requirements, and facility owner site safety rules. The position also supports quality control in the assigned area through field verification of installed work and review of project documentation. Reporting to the Director of Safety, the Safety Coordinator helps drive a strong safety and quality culture across field crews and contractor partners. JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: FIELD SAFETY PRESENCE & OBSERVATION: Maintain a regular, in-person presence on assigned roofing jobsites, observing crew work practices, equipment use, and site conditions. Identify unsafe conditions, at-risk behaviors, and regulatory compliance gaps, and document findings using established inspection tools and checklists.FACILITY OWNER SITE REQUIREMENTS: Ensure crews follow facility owner safety requirements in addition to company programs, including site orientations, permit-to-work systems (such as hot work and elevated work permits), required PPE including flame-resistant clothing, and gas monitoring where required. Attend facility owner safety meetings and coordinate with site safety personnel as required.PRE-TASK PLANNING & FIELD SAFETY PROGRAMS: Review and support daily job safety analyses (JSAs/JHAs) and pre-task planning before work begins. Support established safety programs in the field, including toolbox talks and near-miss reporting.CORRECTIVE ACTION & COMMUNICATION: Communicate observations and corrective actions to site supervisors, crew leads, facility safety representatives, and the Director of Safety in a timely manner. Verify completion of corrective actions from prior visits, incident investigations, near-miss reports, and facility audits.INCIDENT INVESTIGATION SUPPORT: Assist in investigating incidents, near misses, and injuries, including gathering witness statements and site documentation, and support reporting within the facility owner's required notification timelines.QUALITY CONTROL SUPPORT: Conduct field quality control inspections in the assigned area against project specifications, manufacturer installation requirements, and company QC standards. Document findings with photos and written observations, track deficiencies through correction and closeout, review project QC documentation (daily reports, inspection checklists, required submittals) for completeness and accuracy, and prepare safety and quality control reports based on site visit findings.SITE ACCESS & CONTRACTOR COMPLIANCE: Track that company and subcontractor personnel assigned to industrial sites hold current required training, site orientations, and access credentials before mobilizing. Review contractor safety documentation and certifications for completeness and compliance with company and facility owner requirements.TRAINING, RECORDS & REGULATORY KNOWLEDGE: Assist the Director of Safety with the development, delivery, and upkeep of training materials, safety programs, and compliance documentation. Maintain organized, accurate records of site visits, inspections, QC reviews, and contractor reviews in company systems. Stay current on applicable OSHA regulations (including 29 CFR 1926 construction standards), refinery and industrial site safety practices, and industry best practices for roofing operations.PERFORMS OTHER ESSENTIAL DUTIES AS ASSIGNED. EQUIPMENT OPERATED: Vehicle for daily travel between jobsites; personal protective equipment including flame-resistant clothing, fall protection, and respiratory protection where required; gas monitoring equipment where required by the facility owner; ladders; mobile device or camera for field documentation; and general office equipment (computer, phone, printer). KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of OSHA 29 CFR 1926 construction safety standards and refinery and industrial site safety practices.Knowledge of facility permit-to-work systems and site-specific safety rules, and the ability to work within them.Ability to observe crew work practices, equipment use, and site conditions with strong attention to detail in field, quality, and documentation settings.Ability to read and evaluate written safety programs, project specifications, training documentation, and certifications for completeness and compliance.Ability to communicate clearly and professionally, in writing and verbally, with crews, supervisors, contractor personnel, and facility owner representatives.Ability to work independently in the field and manage a travel-based schedule.Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and standard reporting or documentation tools.