Safety Coordinator
FootBridge
Charleston, SC
Title: Safety Coordinator (Industrial Data Center Support)
Location: South Carolina
Duration: 4 months (High potential for extension/direct conversion)
Pay Range: $25.00 – $32.00/hr ($25/hr entry-level; $28–$32 for 3+ years exp). OT after 40 hours.
Per Diem: $68/day M&I. Lodging provided (Shared corporate housing; max 4 per unit).
Expected Work Schedule: ~50 hours per week. Potential for 3rd shift (Night Shift).
Target Start Date: ASAP (Following a 2–3 week orientation/training period in South Carolina).
Overview
We are seeking a professional, high-character Safety Coordinator to support specialized fiber installation and splicing teams on a large-scale data center project. This is an entry-to-mid-level "field support" role, acting as a collaborative liaison between field crews and the owner's safety team. We prioritize attitude, communication skills, and reliability over extensive years of experience; we are seeking "long-haul" individuals looking for a career path in industrial safety.
Core Responsibilities
Onboarding & Training: Participate in a 2–3 week orientation in South Carolina to master internal safety processes, digital reporting systems, and project-specific expectations before deploying to the Virginia site.
Field Presence: Maintain a consistent "boots-on-the-ground" presence (significant daily walking required). Act as a professional "buffer" to ensure work flows efficiently without compromising safety standards.
Prioritized Oversight: Provide dedicated oversight for cable-pulling operations and secondary support for technical splicing teams.
Specialized Hazard Management: Enforce strict disposal protocols for micro-debris (fiber shards) and oversee safety for aerial lift work (interior) and confined space entries (exterior).
Daily Routine: Lead morning hazard briefings and deliver daily Toolbox Talks. Serve as the primary point of contact for the client’s safety representatives to ensure continuous site access.
Administrative Discipline: Manage all digital documentation (JHA/PTPs) via a mobile application. Responsible for both start-of-shift and end-of-shift reporting.
Safety Authority: Exercise full "Stop Work Authority" to correct unsafe acts or remove damaged equipment (e.g., ladders/tools) according to company policy.
Qualifications
OSHA 30 (Minimum Required). (OSHA 500 is not required for this level).
Certifications: Current certifications in Confined Space, Aerial Lift, Fall Protection, and Competent Person status.
Character: High-level professionalism and punctuality are mandatory. We seek individuals who lead by example and set a positive, contagious tone for the field crews.
Physicality: Must be capable of walking multiple miles daily and working in rigorous, fast-paced industrial environments.
Background: Candidates with experience in Utility, Pipeline, Railroad, or Heavy Civil Construction have historically been highly successful in this role.
Logistics: Must be willing to travel, live in shared corporate housing, and work non-standard shifts (including nights) if required by the project schedule.