Safety HSE Coordinator-Henry, IL $55.00 /Hour • $125.00 /Day • 3 Months Future Hiring Date: 2/16/2026

Safety Coordinator / Safety Leader

Location: Henry, IL (On-Site)
Employment Type: Contract / Project-Based (Construction & Mechanical Scope)

Position Overview

The Safety Coordinator serves as the on-site safety authority supporting industrial construction, mechanical, and operational activities at the Vestolit manufacturing facility in Henry, Illinois. This role requires a strong field presence, hands-on safety leadership, and direct oversight of contractors to ensure full compliance with Orbia safety standards, site procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements.

This is a boots-on-the-ground role, focused on daily field engagement, permit control, hazard identification, and incident prevention throughout all phases of the project.

Key Responsibilities

Field Safety Oversight & Compliance

• Maintain daily on-site safety presence supporting construction, mechanical, and maintenance activities

• Enforce Orbia Life-Saving Rules, site safety procedures, OSHA regulations, and project-specific requirements

• Identify and immediately correct unsafe conditions or behaviors, including stop-work authority when required

Permit-to-Work (PTW) Management

• Support the issuing, validation, and closure of permits including:

  • Hot work

  • Confined space entry

  • Line breaking

  • Electrical isolation / LOTO

• Verify risk assessments, controls, and mitigation measures are in place prior to work execution

Incident Prevention & Investigation

• Proactively identify hazards and near-miss conditions

• Report and document incidents, near misses, unsafe acts, and unsafe conditions

• Support or lead incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action tracking

Contractor Safety Coordination

• Monitor and enforce contractor compliance with Orbia safety standards

• Review and validate Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), toolbox talks, and daily safety plans

• Coordinate safety expectations across multiple trades and subcontractors

Emergency Preparedness

• Ensure emergency response plans are communicated and understood by site personnel

• Verify availability and readiness of emergency equipment

• Support drills and emergency response readiness as required

Daily Reporting & Communication

• Prepare and submit daily safety reports including observations, KPIs, corrective actions, and metrics

• Communicate safety issues, trends, and risks to the Project Manager and site leadership

Audits, Walkdowns & Inspections

• Conduct routine safety audits, housekeeping inspections, and field walkdowns

• Participate in joint safety walks with cross-functional teams

• Track findings through closure

Training & Competency Verification

• Verify all personnel have required safety training, site orientation, and certifications

• Validate specialized qualifications (rigging, scaffolding, crane operations, etc.)

PSSR & Commissioning Support

• Provide safety input during Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSR)

• Verify safety readiness prior to equipment energization or startup

Documentation & Records Management

• Maintain accurate records for inspections, permits, training, incidents, and safety meetings

• Ensure documentation meets Orbia compliance and audit standards

Required Qualifications

• 5–8+ years of safety experience in industrial construction, manufacturing, or heavy industrial environments

• Strong field-based safety leadership experience

• Working knowledge of:

  • Permit-to-Work systems

  • LOTO / electrical isolation

  • Confined space and hot work programs

• Proven experience supporting contractors and multi-trade environments

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and safety documentation

• Strong judgment, communication, and escalation skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in chemical manufacturing, polymer, or heavy industrial facilities

• Commissioning or PSSR experience

• OSHA 30 (or higher), CHST, CSP, or equivalent certifications

• HAZWOPER, Confined Space, LOTO certifications

Work Environment

• Industrial manufacturing site

• Contractor-heavy, active construction and mechanical work

• Full-time on-site presence required

Why This Role

This is an opportunity to support a global industrial manufacturer with strong safety standards and a long-term operational footprint. The role is ideal for a safety professional who prefers field engagement, direct contractor interaction, and hands-on safety leadership rather than a desk-based EHS position.