Safety Coordinator
TR/080021
Posted: 25/11/2025
- $105 - $110 per hour
- United States, California, Torrance
- Contract
We have a current opportunity for a Safety Coordinator on a temporary basis. The position will be based in Torrance, California for a three month turnaround project.
JOB DESCRIPTION
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
PERFORMANCE STANDARD:
Our role in supporting diversity and inclusion
As an international workforce business, we are committed to sourcing personnel that reflects the diversity and values of our client base but also that of Orion Group. We welcome the wide range of experiences and viewpoints that potential workers bring to our business and our clients, including those based on nationality, gender, culture, educational and professional backgrounds, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, and age differences, job classification and religion. In our inclusive workplace, regardless of your employment status as staff or contract, everyone is assured the right of equitable, fair and respectful treatment.
JOB DESCRIPTION
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Strong organizational, interpersonal and planning skills. Strong leadership abilities.
- Demonstrates strong follow up skills
- Ability to juggle multiple projects simultaneously.
- Ability to accurately perform other duties as assigned.
- Understands safety standards as outlined by company
- 10+ years of experience in Safety Coordinator role in refinery or petrochemical industry
· Degree in health and safety related discipline and /or hold current CSP preferred - Subject matter expertise in understanding regulatory policies from OSHA, MSHA, NFPA, NEC, CGA, Alberta OHS
- Demonstrated expertise and commitment in applying Corporate safety policies and procedures
- Demonstrated experience in site auditing, assessment, and coaching
- Good interpersonal, communication, training, and influence skills
- Motivated Positive Safety Attitude
- Demonstrated leadership skills
- Good organizational and project management skills.
- Training and experience in incident investigation
- Microsoft Office Suite proficiency (Word, Excel, Power point)
PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Leads daily safety meetings
- Verifies all turnaround safety processes have been fully implemented
- Verify receipt and quality of training documentation received e.g., forklift certification
- Follows up to ensure correct actions have been implemented for any incidents and near-miss reporting.
- Ensures that federal, provincial, and local laws, regulations, rules, and codes are observed by contractors.
- Assist, with plan to implement move in/out contractor safety training for employee orientation programs.
- Identify and evaluate hazardous conditions and practices in the client’s workplace during on-site inspections to audit physical conditions and safe work practices.
- Participate in the safety observation program, submit feedback, and assure documents are begin submitted and tracked accordingly.
- Provide advice and counseling for all compliance regulations.
- Compile, analyze, and interpret incident report data to develop corrective actions to eliminate risk. Assure compliance to company safety policy handbook and site-specific policies.
- Participate in safety walks & audits, provide positive correction advice to employees working at risk.
- Uphold and communicate high standards of housekeeping in assigned areas and on all job sites. Conduct frequent formal housekeeping inspections of plant areas.
PERFORMANCE STANDARD:
- Willing to work a wide variety of scheduled days and hours, following strict fatigue management guidelines.
- Works professionally and harmoniously with co-workers, supervisors, management, support personnel, program participants, and business-related persons.
- Utilizes positive and constructive attitude toward resolution of problems and conflicts.
- Accepts direction, criticism, and supervision.
- Demonstrates ability to remain calm in demanding situations.
- Ability to work within and promote a teamwork philosophy.
- Makes good use of time, completing assigned tasks in a timely manner.
Our role in supporting diversity and inclusion
As an international workforce business, we are committed to sourcing personnel that reflects the diversity and values of our client base but also that of Orion Group. We welcome the wide range of experiences and viewpoints that potential workers bring to our business and our clients, including those based on nationality, gender, culture, educational and professional backgrounds, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, and age differences, job classification and religion. In our inclusive workplace, regardless of your employment status as staff or contract, everyone is assured the right of equitable, fair and respectful treatment.
Phil Butcher
Senior Account Manager
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