{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"f790dcb3654a4e6c19f68d9a","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/f790dcb3654a4e6c19f68d9a","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/f790dcb3654a4e6c19f68d9a","title":"Safety Coordinator","description":"CONSTRUCTION IS LEADING THE WORLD IN CAREER OPPORTUNITIES…AND THOSE OPPORTUNITIES CAN BE FOUND AT THE STATE GROUP.\nThe State Group’s family of companies is experiencing exponential growth through investing in our people, innovation, and technology. Since 1961, our 3,500+ professionals in North America have provided comprehensive multi-trade industrial contracting services that include Electrical, Mechanical, and Civil on a single-source basis. We have tremendous opportunities for driven leaders looking for a high-energy career.?\nRuder Electric Inc., established in 1995, delivers a full range of electrical contracting services with efficient execution and competitive pricing. They are a trusted leader known for personalized service and reliable solutions across commercial, industrial, healthcare, and educational sectors.\nRuder Electric of The State Group is seeking a Safety Coordinator based in Kankakee, Illinois. This position reports directly to the Senior Regional Safety Manager and is a trusted advisor and field resource, supporting large-scale construction projects through proactive safety leadership, regulatory compliance, employee engagement, and continuous improvement initiatives that help keep our people safe every day.\nBENEFITS OF WORKING WITH US\nThis position is an integral part of our success and provides opportunities for career advancement.\n100% PAID medical, dental, and vision insurance.\nPaid time off, including vacation, sick days, and holidays.\n401(k) Retirement Plan with company match and immediate vesting.\nCompetitive compensation, and annual pay increases.\nState embraces and encourages workplace diversity.\nWHAT YOU WILL DO\nServe as a key safety contact for customers, contractors, and regulatory agencies on job sites.\nConduct and document inspections and incident investigations in a timely and accurate manner.\nPerform safety audits of work practices, housekeeping, equipment, and materials.\nTrack audit findings, inspections, and corrective actions to ensure timely closure.\nEnsure compliance with company policies and applicable OSHA, EPA, COR, ISO, and other regulatory requirements.\nReport safety concerns, risks, and non-compliance issues to Safety Management and Operations leadership.\nTake immediate action to correct unsafe conditions or behaviors, including coaching personnel and isolating equipment when required.\nPromote a strong safety culture through accountability, communication, and continuous improvement.\nWHAT YOU NEED TO JOIN OUR TEAM\nBachelors degree in safety or a related field or equivalent experience and certifications.\n5+ years of safety experience in the construction industry.\nIntermediate knowledge with Excel, safety recordkeeping, safety software, and training databases.\nStrong interpersonal communication and relational skills.\nCSP or CHST certification preferred.\nTo learn more about our organization, visit our websites at www.ruderelectric.com and www.stategroup.com.\nThe State Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.\nReasonable accommodations are available upon request for applicants with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please email M.Harris@stategroup.com.\nBenefits:\n401(k) matching\nDental insurance\nFlexible spending account\nHealth insurance\nLife insurance\nPaid time off\nTuition reimbursement\nVision insurance\nWork Location: In person","company":"State Group","rawCompany":"state group","city":"Chicago","state":"IL","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-05T12:43:07.916Z","occupations":[{"code":"19-5011.00","title":"Occupational Health and Safety Specialists","slug":"occupational-health-and-safety-specialists"},{"code":"19-5012.00","title":"Occupational Health and Safety Technicians","slug":"occupational-health-and-safety-technicians"},{"code":"17-2111.00","title":"Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors","slug":"health-and-safety-engineers-except-mining-safety-engineers-and-inspectors"}],"industries":[{"code":"238990","title":"All Other Specialty Trade Contractors","slug":"all-other-specialty-trade-contractors"},{"code":"236220","title":"Commercial and Institutional Building Construction","slug":"commercial-and-institutional-building-construction"},{"code":"237990","title":"Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction","slug":"other-heavy-and-civil-engineering-construction"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Safety Coordinator","description":"CONSTRUCTION IS LEADING THE WORLD IN CAREER OPPORTUNITIES…AND THOSE OPPORTUNITIES CAN BE FOUND AT THE STATE GROUP.\nThe State Group’s family of companies is experiencing exponential growth through investing in our people, innovation, and technology. Since 1961, our 3,500+ professionals in North America have provided comprehensive multi-trade industrial contracting services that include Electrical, Mechanical, and Civil on a single-source basis. We have tremendous opportunities for driven leaders looking for a high-energy career.?\nRuder Electric Inc., established in 1995, delivers a full range of electrical contracting services with efficient execution and competitive pricing. They are a trusted leader known for personalized service and reliable solutions across commercial, industrial, healthcare, and educational sectors.\nRuder Electric of The State Group is seeking a Safety Coordinator based in Kankakee, Illinois. This position reports directly to the Senior Regional Safety Manager and is a trusted advisor and field resource, supporting large-scale construction projects through proactive safety leadership, regulatory compliance, employee engagement, and continuous improvement initiatives that help keep our people safe every day.\nBENEFITS OF WORKING WITH US\nThis position is an integral part of our success and provides opportunities for career advancement.\n100% PAID medical, dental, and vision insurance.\nPaid time off, including vacation, sick days, and holidays.\n401(k) Retirement Plan with company match and immediate vesting.\nCompetitive compensation, and annual pay increases.\nState embraces and encourages workplace diversity.\nWHAT YOU WILL DO\nServe as a key safety contact for customers, contractors, and regulatory agencies on job sites.\nConduct and document inspections and incident investigations in a timely and accurate manner.\nPerform safety audits of work practices, housekeeping, equipment, and materials.\nTrack audit findings, inspections, and corrective actions to ensure timely closure.\nEnsure compliance with company policies and applicable OSHA, EPA, COR, ISO, and other regulatory requirements.\nReport safety concerns, risks, and non-compliance issues to Safety Management and Operations leadership.\nTake immediate action to correct unsafe conditions or behaviors, including coaching personnel and isolating equipment when required.\nPromote a strong safety culture through accountability, communication, and continuous improvement.\nWHAT YOU NEED TO JOIN OUR TEAM\nBachelors degree in safety or a related field or equivalent experience and certifications.\n5+ years of safety experience in the construction industry.\nIntermediate knowledge with Excel, safety recordkeeping, safety software, and training databases.\nStrong interpersonal communication and relational skills.\nCSP or CHST certification preferred.\nTo learn more about our organization, visit our websites at www.ruderelectric.com and www.stategroup.com.\nThe State Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.\nReasonable accommodations are available upon request for applicants with disabilities. 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