Safety Coordinator / Project Coordinator

*****LOCAL CANDIDATES TO BAY AREA, CA ONLY***********NO C2C*********** Job details Request Title: Safety Program Coordinator JP -Sedaa5070 Location: Oakland, CA Hybrid Pay : 45k to 50k annually Description: ONLY CANDIDATES CURRENTLY RESIDING LOCAL TO BAY AREA/WORK LOCATION-OAKLAND. ASSIGNMENT IS HYBRID AND REQUIRED ON-SITE 2 DAYS A WEEK AND SOMETIMES MORE DEPENDING ON MEETINGS. CLIENT WILL PROVIDE A LAPTOP. ANY ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT TO BE PROVIDED BY THE SUPPLIER. PERSONAL PHONE REQUIRED. WITH MANAGER PRIOR APPROVAL MONTHLY EXPENSES FOR CELL AND INTERNET CAN BE EXPENSED (PRE - DETERMINED AMOUNT SET). TOP THINGS LOOKING FOR: 1) Excellent soft skills (written, verbal, and interpersonal skills) 2) Work Independently 3) Able to facilitate meetings Description Supports the Transmission & Substation Engineering (T&S Engineering) Grassroots Office Safety Team (GOST) by coordinating safety programs, events, communications, and reporting activities across the organization. Partners with GOST leadership, safety representatives, presenters, vendors, and management to plan, organize, and execute safety initiatives. Responsibilities include coordinating meetings and events, preparing presentations and reports, recording meeting minutes, tracking action items, maintaining program records, and monitoring safety metrics. The ideal candidate is organized, proactive, and self-directed, with strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills. This role requires the ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Completes assignments of moderate scope and complexity with limited guidance. Coordinates meetings, communications, presentations, and event logistics. Tracks action items, program deliverables, attendance, and safety metrics. Maintains safety documentation, SharePoint sites, and electronic records. Supports safety initiatives, project teams, and employee engagement activities. Builds effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Demonstrates initiative, accountability, and strong organizational skills. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor of Science Degree in Safety and Health or a related field, or equivalent field background and experience. Minimum of three (3) years of related experience administering safety programs. Be able to perform field visits and provide technical expertise and guidance to supervisors and employees in the field. Must be able to comfortably, effectively and freely function and move about in the field: (i.e. traverse uneven areas, climb and descend hills, enter and exit canyons or valleys, etc.), this includes traveling to the field in a vehicle, lift and carry materials up to 50 lbs. for short or medium distances, climb ladders, scaffolds, enter underground or sub-surface enclosures or excavations, enter and exit different types of company vehicles and equipment, ride in bucket truck basket to evaluate safety and health issues (this includes being able to enter and exit a bucket truck basket), and be comfortable with heights or elevated areas.