Site Safety Coordinator
Location
Louisiana, USA
Level
Associate
Department
Type
Full - Time
Salary
Job Description
Posted on:
September 11, 2026
- Fort Polk, Louisiana
- On-Site
- Logistics
- Yes, 25% of the time
AGL is looking for a Site Safety Coordinator to work in Fort Polk, LA. To join our team of outstanding professionals, apply today!
The Safety Coordinator is responsible for ensuring a safe and compliant work environment at a U.S. Army contractor site focused on equipment turn-in, retrograde, and property disposal operations. This role ensures adherence to OSHA, DoD, and Army safety standards and actively promotes a culture of safety among all site personnel and subcontractors.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):
- Recordable incident rate (RIR)
- Number of safety training hours completed per month
- Near miss and hazard report closure rate
- Audit and inspection pass rate
- Compliance with site-specific safety plan
Responsibilities
Site Safety Oversight:
- Implement and enforce the site-specific Safety Plan in accordance with OSHA, EM 385-1-1, and Army regulations.
- Conduct regular site inspections to identify potential hazards related to material handling, equipment movement, and personnel operations during equipment turn-in.
- Ensure proper handling and storage of hazardous materials (HAZMAT) in compliance with EPA and Army guidelines.
Training & Compliance:
- Conduct safety orientations and recurring training for all personnel, including subcontractors and temporary labor.
- Ensure employees are trained on proper PPE usage, forklift and equipment operation, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), and incident reporting procedures.
- Maintain safety training records and certifications in accordance with contractual and regulatory requirements.
Incident Management:
- Lead investigations of accidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions.
- Report findings and corrective actions to the Project Manager and Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), as required.
- Maintain incident logs and OSHA reporting documentation.
Safety Audits & Reporting:
- Perform routine safety audits and job hazard analyses (JHAs) for all key operations, including equipment offload, inspection, and turn-in staging.
- Track safety KPIs and prepare regular reports for internal leadership and government oversight.
Support government inspections and respond to safety-related inquiries or non-compliance findings.
Risk Mitigation:
- Develop and implement hazard control measures specific to heavy equipment, material handling, and military logistics operations.
- Monitor environmental conditions and enforce heat stress, cold weather, or severe weather protocols as required by site conditions.
Job Requirements
Qualifications
- Education: High school diploma or equivalent is preferred; associate or bachelor’s degree in occupational safety, Environmental Science, or related field is a plus!!
- Experience: 3+ years of safety experience on government, military, or industrial logistics sites.
- Working knowledge of OSHA 29 CFR 1910, EM 385-1-1, DA PAM 385-10, and Army site safety practices.
- Experience supporting military logistics, equipment turn-in, retrograde, or base closure operations is highly preferred.
- Excellent communication, documentation, and conflict-resolution skills.
- Must have a valid driver's license and a Real ID
Preferred Qualifications:
- Certifications: OSHA 30-Hour (General Industry or Construction) required; CSP, CHST, or similar preferred.
- Forklift and HAZMAT handling certification a plus.
- Familiarity with Army safety systems, procedures, and reporting (e.g., mishap reporting to the COR).
- Former military or DoD contractor experience strongly preferred.
