Orlando Utilities Commission (OUC - The Reliable One)
Safety Coordinator
Orlando Utilities Commission (OUC - The Reliable One), Orlando, Florida, us, 32885
Safety Coordinator
Join OUC, a leading municipal utility and the second largest in Florida, as a Safety Coordinator in the Employee Experience Division.
You will help prevent workplace incidents, strengthen safe work practices, and ensure regulatory compliance across all departments.
What You Will Do:
Deliver engaging, hands‑on safety training for employees and contractors on lockout/tagout, confined space entry, CPR/AED/First Aid, trenching and excavation, cargo securement, and other critical safety practices.
Investigate incidents and near misses, conduct hazard assessments, and perform area inspections to uncover risks and recommend corrective actions.
Lead safety meetings, drills, and emergency response activities, acting as a liaison with incident command teams during preparedness and response efforts.
Evaluate PPE, work practices, and training programs to ensure they meet regulatory requirements and support continuous improvement.
Conduct field audits and facility inspections to verify compliance with safety standards and operational procedures.
Prepare clear, actionable reports and communications, including safety alerts, inspection summaries, and management briefings.
Partner with leadership to develop practical, cost‑effective solutions that reduce hazards and strengthen workplace safety culture.
Maintain accurate safety documentation, track recommendations, and manage records within enterprise resource management systems.
Ideal Candidate:
High school diploma or GED (required). Advanced education in a related field may substitute for work experience on a 1:1 basis.
Minimum of six (6) years in a safety role within military, public safety, utility, construction, manufacturing, or a directly related industry.
Experience creating, supporting, or implementing safety procedures, audits, drills, and training programs.
Working knowledge of OSHA regulations, federal and local safety codes, PPE, and industry‑standard safety practices.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
Strong written and verbal communication, ability to analyze data and prepare clear reports, and capability to identify hazards and recommend effective solutions.
Valid driver’s license.
Compensation & Benefits
Competitive compensation.
Low‑cost medical, dental, and vision benefits and paid life insurance premiums with no probationary period.
OBC Hybrid Retirement Program and health reimbursement account.
Generous paid vacation, holidays, and sick time.
Paid parental leave.
Educational assistance program – tuition reimbursement, professional association memberships, conference and training opportunities.
Wellness incentives and free access to on‑site fitness facilities.
Family‑oriented recreational areas.
Free downtown parking.
Salary Range $37.30 – $46.63 per hour (estimated $77,584.00 – $96,990.40 annually).
Location Pershing: 6003 Pershing Ave., Orlando, FL 32822
or
Stanton Energy Center: 5100 S. Alafaya Trail., Orlando, FL 32831.
Job Purpose Supports the Commission’s goal of preventing incidents and unsafe behavior that result in on‑the‑job injuries and/or property damage and maintaining regulatory compliance by providing safety training, administering safety and health programs, conducting accident investigations, area inspections, and crew/employee/contractor audits.
Primary Functions
Collaborate with department leadership to develop and facilitate safety training using visual tools.
Write and present reports such as incident reports, research findings, special hazards reports, safety notifications, and email notifications.
Engage in emergency response trainings, policies, procedures, drills and serve as liaison to incident command units.
Assist in planning, developing and revising procedures, evaluating PPE, critiquing drill responses, and organizing training exercises and drills.
Schedule and conduct safety meetings for departments, creating debriefing reports post‑meetings.
Conduct unannounced/announced field audits and annual facility inspections.
Perform job task evaluations to determine adequacy of safety controls and provide recommendations.
Communicate safety issues, concerns, requests and questions through correspondence.
Consult with and counsel OUC management and employees on cost‑effective hazard mitigation.
Upload, update, and manage safety recommendations in the enterprise resource management system.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Technical Requirements
Working knowledge of OSHA regulations, federal and local regulations, codes, and/or standards.
Experience with gas monitoring equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE) devices.
Familiarity with power‑plant drawings, Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams.
Knowledge of related industry, organizational, and departmental policies, practices, and procedures, legal guidelines, ordinances, and laws.
Good communication and presentation skills, both verbal and written.
Ability to create and analyze data and reports.
Arithmetic computations using whole numbers, fractions and decimals; compute rates, ratios and percentages.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and standard office equipment.
Education & Certification Requirements
High school diploma or GED (required).
Minimum of six (6) years of work experience in a safety role in military, public safety, utility, construction, manufacturing or directly related industry.
Advanced education in a related field may substitute for experience on a 1:1 basis.
Experience creating or supporting safety procedures, audits, drills, and training (preferred).
Valid driver’s license.
OSHA 30 certification at the time of hire or to be obtained within six months.
Working Conditions This role may involve working near moving mechanical parts, in high or precarious places, confined spaces, outdoor weather conditions, hot environments, and exposure to fumes, chemicals, or electrical shock. It requires mobility and on‑call availability for emergencies; occasional evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays may be required.
Physical Requirements Standing, walking, sitting, lifting up to 40 lbs., bending, stooping, reaching overhead, repetitive motions, climbing ladders and stairs, wearing personal protective equipment, and operating a company vehicle.
EEO Statement OUC–The Reliable One is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to recruiting, hiring, promoting, training, transferring, compensating, and administering all other personnel actions without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or any other factor prohibited under applicable federal, state, and local civil rights laws.
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You will help prevent workplace incidents, strengthen safe work practices, and ensure regulatory compliance across all departments.
What You Will Do:
Deliver engaging, hands‑on safety training for employees and contractors on lockout/tagout, confined space entry, CPR/AED/First Aid, trenching and excavation, cargo securement, and other critical safety practices.
Investigate incidents and near misses, conduct hazard assessments, and perform area inspections to uncover risks and recommend corrective actions.
Lead safety meetings, drills, and emergency response activities, acting as a liaison with incident command teams during preparedness and response efforts.
Evaluate PPE, work practices, and training programs to ensure they meet regulatory requirements and support continuous improvement.
Conduct field audits and facility inspections to verify compliance with safety standards and operational procedures.
Prepare clear, actionable reports and communications, including safety alerts, inspection summaries, and management briefings.
Partner with leadership to develop practical, cost‑effective solutions that reduce hazards and strengthen workplace safety culture.
Maintain accurate safety documentation, track recommendations, and manage records within enterprise resource management systems.
Ideal Candidate:
High school diploma or GED (required). Advanced education in a related field may substitute for work experience on a 1:1 basis.
Minimum of six (6) years in a safety role within military, public safety, utility, construction, manufacturing, or a directly related industry.
Experience creating, supporting, or implementing safety procedures, audits, drills, and training programs.
Working knowledge of OSHA regulations, federal and local safety codes, PPE, and industry‑standard safety practices.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
Strong written and verbal communication, ability to analyze data and prepare clear reports, and capability to identify hazards and recommend effective solutions.
Valid driver’s license.
Compensation & Benefits
Competitive compensation.
Low‑cost medical, dental, and vision benefits and paid life insurance premiums with no probationary period.
OBC Hybrid Retirement Program and health reimbursement account.
Generous paid vacation, holidays, and sick time.
Paid parental leave.
Educational assistance program – tuition reimbursement, professional association memberships, conference and training opportunities.
Wellness incentives and free access to on‑site fitness facilities.
Family‑oriented recreational areas.
Free downtown parking.
Salary Range $37.30 – $46.63 per hour (estimated $77,584.00 – $96,990.40 annually).
Location Pershing: 6003 Pershing Ave., Orlando, FL 32822
or
Stanton Energy Center: 5100 S. Alafaya Trail., Orlando, FL 32831.
Job Purpose Supports the Commission’s goal of preventing incidents and unsafe behavior that result in on‑the‑job injuries and/or property damage and maintaining regulatory compliance by providing safety training, administering safety and health programs, conducting accident investigations, area inspections, and crew/employee/contractor audits.
Primary Functions
Collaborate with department leadership to develop and facilitate safety training using visual tools.
Write and present reports such as incident reports, research findings, special hazards reports, safety notifications, and email notifications.
Engage in emergency response trainings, policies, procedures, drills and serve as liaison to incident command units.
Assist in planning, developing and revising procedures, evaluating PPE, critiquing drill responses, and organizing training exercises and drills.
Schedule and conduct safety meetings for departments, creating debriefing reports post‑meetings.
Conduct unannounced/announced field audits and annual facility inspections.
Perform job task evaluations to determine adequacy of safety controls and provide recommendations.
Communicate safety issues, concerns, requests and questions through correspondence.
Consult with and counsel OUC management and employees on cost‑effective hazard mitigation.
Upload, update, and manage safety recommendations in the enterprise resource management system.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Technical Requirements
Working knowledge of OSHA regulations, federal and local regulations, codes, and/or standards.
Experience with gas monitoring equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE) devices.
Familiarity with power‑plant drawings, Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams.
Knowledge of related industry, organizational, and departmental policies, practices, and procedures, legal guidelines, ordinances, and laws.
Good communication and presentation skills, both verbal and written.
Ability to create and analyze data and reports.
Arithmetic computations using whole numbers, fractions and decimals; compute rates, ratios and percentages.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and standard office equipment.
Education & Certification Requirements
High school diploma or GED (required).
Minimum of six (6) years of work experience in a safety role in military, public safety, utility, construction, manufacturing or directly related industry.
Advanced education in a related field may substitute for experience on a 1:1 basis.
Experience creating or supporting safety procedures, audits, drills, and training (preferred).
Valid driver’s license.
OSHA 30 certification at the time of hire or to be obtained within six months.
Working Conditions This role may involve working near moving mechanical parts, in high or precarious places, confined spaces, outdoor weather conditions, hot environments, and exposure to fumes, chemicals, or electrical shock. It requires mobility and on‑call availability for emergencies; occasional evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays may be required.
Physical Requirements Standing, walking, sitting, lifting up to 40 lbs., bending, stooping, reaching overhead, repetitive motions, climbing ladders and stairs, wearing personal protective equipment, and operating a company vehicle.
EEO Statement OUC–The Reliable One is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to recruiting, hiring, promoting, training, transferring, compensating, and administering all other personnel actions without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or any other factor prohibited under applicable federal, state, and local civil rights laws.
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