Safety Coordinator

At Texas Chiller Systems, we take pride in serving our customers with excellence and supporting our employees with the same care and attention. Headquartered in San Antonio, we were built on a foundation of strong values that guide how we work, lead, and serve, always putting people first and striving to exceed expectations for our team and our customers in every interaction.

We are hiring a Safety Coordinator! This role supports the development, implementation, and administration of company safety programs across commercial HVAC, chiller, plumbing, refrigeration, electrical, fabrication, service, and construction operations. This role partners with field employees, supervisors, project managers, and leadership to promote safe work practices, identify hazards, and support compliance with company, customer, and regulatory requirements. This position plays a critical role in injury prevention and operational consistency by maintaining a visible field presence, conducting inspections, delivering training, supporting incident investigations, and tracking corrective actions across a fast-paced, multi-market environment.

Duties/Responsibilities:

•    Conducts routine safety inspections and audits at all worksites, customer locations, warehouses, fabrication shops, company facilities, and other active work areas.
•    Identifies unsafe conditions, behaviors, and work practices; communicates required corrective actions and escalates serious or imminent hazards immediately, including stop work authority.
•    Supports compliance with applicable OSHA requirements, company safety policies, customer standards, and general contractor or site-specific safety rules.
•    Coordinates and delivers new-hire safety orientation, toolbox talks, safety meetings, refresher training, and other assigned employee education.
•    Assists department leaders with job hazard analyses, activity hazard analyses, pre-task planning, site-specific safety plans, and preparation for high-risk work activities.
•    Monitors the inventory and distribution of personal protective equipment for all business units. 
•    Monitors the condition and proper use of personal protective equipment and provides guidance related to fall protection, lockout/tagout, confined spaces, hot work, respiratory protection, excavation, and electrical safety.
•    Participates in investigations involving injuries, near misses, vehicle accidents, property damage, and other safety events; assists with root-cause analysis and corrective action development.
•    Tracks corrective actions and partners with responsible department leaders to verify that identified hazards and compliance items are resolved in a timely manner.
•    Maintains accurate safety records, including training documentation, fleet vehicle and driver performance, employee certifications, inspection reports, incident files, and required compliance records.
•    Supports hazard communication, Safety Data Sheet management, emergency preparedness, evacuation procedures, and response planning.
•    Promotes employee reporting of hazards and near misses, coordinates customer or subcontractor safety documentation as assigned, and supports safety audits and process improvements.

Qualifications:

•    High school diploma or GED required; associate or bachelor's degree in occupational safety, construction management, or a related field preferred
•    2+ years of safety, construction, mechanical, industrial, or field operations experience preferred
•    Experience in commercial HVAC, plumbing, electrical, mechanical service, fabrication, or construction operations preferred
•    Working knowledge of OSHA construction and general industry requirements and common jobsite safety practices
•    OSHA 30-hour certification preferred or ability to obtain within the company-established timeframe; First Aid, CPR, and AED certification preferred
•    Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record and the ability to travel regularly between all worksites, customer, and company locations
•    Must be able to pass an extensive background check for access to federal customers. 
•    Proficiency with Microsoft Office, electronic documentation, and safety or learning management systems
•    Strong professional communication skills with the ability to work effectively with field employees, supervisors, customers, and leadership

Required Skills:
•    Jobsite hazard identification, safety inspections, and practical corrective-action recommendations
•    Incident investigation, root-cause analysis, and corrective-action follow-through
•    Safety training, group facilitation, and clear communication of expectations
•    Accurate recordkeeping, documentation, and management of compliance deadlines
•    Professional coaching, conflict resolution, and the ability to address unsafe behavior appropriately
•    Time management, prioritization, independent judgment, and consistent follow-through
•    Cross-functional collaboration with service, projects, warehouse, fabrication, fleet, and leadership teams

Experience with:
•    Commercial HVAC, mechanical service, plumbing, electrical, fabrication, and construction work environments
•    OSHA 29 CFR 1910 and 1926 requirements and related safety recordkeeping
•    OSHA 500 and/or 510 trainer qualifications 
•    Federal EM385-1-1 safety requirements
•    Fall protection, lockout/tagout, confined spaces, hot work, respiratory protection, excavation, and electrical safety
•    Job hazard analyses, activity hazard analyses, pre-task plans, site-specific safety plans, and customer compliance documentation
•    Safety management software, training platforms, inspection applications, and electronic incident reporting
•    Recognized safety credentials such as CHST or ASP and bilingual English and Spanish communication in a field environment

Physical Requirements:
•    Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, climb, and navigate uneven surfaces, mechanical rooms, rooftops, new construction sites, warehouses, fabrication shops, ladders, and stairs
•    Ability to lift and carry safety equipment or materials weighing up to 50 pounds, with assistance when appropriate
•    Ability to wear required personal protective equipment and work around heat, cold, noise, dust, moving equipment, and active construction conditions
•    Ability to operate a motor vehicle and travel between work locations; early mornings, evenings, weekends, or emergency response may occasionally be required

Job Type:
Full-time, non-exempt

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this job.  These statements are not to be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel in this position.  All team members may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time as needed. Texas Chiller Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and welcome applicants from every background and life experience.