Job Title: Site Safety Coordinator

Reports to: Safety Director

Location: Tigard, OR

Pay range: $80,000 - $90,000/year (Salary, Exempt)

About Cochran

Light up your career path and join Cochran, a trailblazer in the Pacific Northwest's electrical and technology construction scene. We are at the forefront of fostering innovation in the Pacific Northwest and beyond. As one of the largest woman-owned contractors in the PNW, we take pride in powering innovation, human well-being, and community. Our success is driven by the extraordinary talent of our team members, and we are committed to fostering a workplace where employees thrive.

Since 1954, Cochran has played a major role in designing and installing electrical and technological infrastructure throughout the Pacific Northwest and across the country. With expertise in electrical, security systems, audio/visual, communications, service, and maintenance, our dedication to fresh thinking and proven execution is full-service.

Our values are proven, not explained:

• Be Transparent.
• Be Kind.
• Be Accountable.
• Be Respectful.
• Be Proactive.
• Be Inspired.
• Be Brilliant.
   

We've brought skylines, arenas, factories, even robots to life. While our technology evolves, our commitment to excellence never wavers. We're ready to light the way, will you join us?

About the Role

The Site Safety Coordinator supports Cochran's commitment to a safe, healthy workplace by partnering with field and office teams to promote safe work practices, meet company and regulatory requirements, and improve safety performance. This role works closely with project managers, foremen, superintendents, and employees to identify hazards, deliver coaching, support training, and help integrate safety into daily project execution. 

This is a hands-on, safety role with the opportunity to build expertise in electrical construction safety, learn from senior safety leaders, support complex electrical and technology construction projects ranging from commercial buildings and healthcare facilities to manufacturing and mission-critical environments. The Safety Coordinator will also participate in incident investigations, strengthen coaching and communication skills, and prepare for future growth into safety leadership roles.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Conduct site inspections and safety observations, identify hazards, recommend corrective actions, and coach employees and supervisors on safe work practices. 
• Support pre-task planning, JHAs, project startup activities, high-risk work planning, emergency preparedness, PPE use, and core safety programs including LOTO, electrical safe work practices, fall protection, and confined space.
• Conduct new hire safety orientation, coordinate required OSHA, NFPA 70E, and Cochran training, maintain training records, and mentor employees on hazard recognition and risk assessment.
• Respond to incidents, near misses, and property damage events; assist with investigations, root cause analysis, reports, corrective action plans, injury management, and return-to-work support. 
• Assist with OSHA compliance, customer and internal audits, required safety documentation, regulatory updates, equipment inspections, safety metrics, safety committee support, and monthly safety reporting. 

We are looking for someone with the following competencies:

• 2+ years of experience on electrical scope construction projects preferred
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification, CPR/First Aid certification, and two or more years of construction safety experience.
• Working knowledge of OSHA construction regulations, strong communication and organizational skills, ability to work independently and collaboratively, and proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience supporting electrical construction projects, knowledge of NFPA 70E electrical safety requirements, and CHST or other professional safety certification, or ability to obtain.
• Strong hazard recognition, coaching, leadership, problem-solving, written and verbal communication, documentation, prioritization, public speaking, relationship-building, and continuous improvement skills.
• Ability to walk active construction sites frequently, climb ladders and stairs, work outdoors in varied weather, lift up to 30 pounds, wear required PPE, and travel to project locations.
• Vision requirements include close vision