Safety Coordinator Jobs in California
Safety Coordinator jobs in California are among the most active in the country, concentrated in construction, manufacturing, healthcare, and logistics across a market that ranges from entry-level site safety roles to senior environmental health and safety positions. The largest hiring metros are Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego, where employers such as Kaiser Permanente, Chevron, and Turner Construction maintain a consistent need for safety professionals. The most in-demand specialties are construction safety, process safety management, and Cal/OSHA compliance. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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This Safety Coordinator position is in our Georgia-Pacific Gypsum facility located in Antioch, CA. The Safety Coordinator provides leadership and strategic direction to the facility through the application of the business framework and Principles. Create real value for the organization by ensuring risk is aggressively identified and mitigated. Develop and align facility Safety strategies that are consistent with the company/division's Health & Safety vision. Ensure leaders and employees are trained and equipped to manage safety. Reports directly to the Facility Safety Manager, with a dotted-line reporting relationship to the Regional/Division Health & Safety Manager.
Our Team
Our Fletcher facility has a rich history of producing gypsum wallboard for a wide variety of customers. Georgia-Pacific's Building Products business is consistently among the nation's top suppliers of building products to large warehouse retailers and building materials dealers.
What You Will Do
- Promotes a safety culture with all team members to help the facility embrace and achieve our Path to Zero Safety Strategy, consistent with Koch's Safety Vision
- Effectively manage their role as a leader to the Compliance System Owner (CSO) team
- Partner with Business HR to understand, develop, apply, and coach leaders on our culture of Principled Based Management®
- Owns and propagates all safety initiatives/programs (HOP, SML, CSO Teams, Safety Training, etc.)
- Conducting daily plant floor walks to ensure safety expectations are being met, as well as identifying improvement opportunities and submitting safety concern reporting
- Ensuring an effective change management process is in place.
- Significantly contributes to the selection, onboarding, and development of talent, resulting in continuous site-wide alignment with safety.
- Actively manages all aspects of compliance (e.g., OSHA, state, local, and company standards)
- Ensuring the facility risk profile is addressed by developing and implementing essential controls to reduce risk exposure to critical hazards.
- Drives continuous improvement using tools and activities, including self-assessments and audit processes; incident/near miss investigations; metrics and targets (leading and lagging indicators); and participates in periodic performance, culture, and talent reviews.
- Effectively communicates facility safety vision, strategies, and performance to internal and external stakeholders.
- Travel up to 25%.
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
- Minimum of 2 years of work experience in a manufacturing, mining, or industrial environment with some focus on Safety or Environment.
- Experience with OSHA, state, and local safety and compliance standards.
- Experience supporting safety programs in a mining, manufacturing or industrial environment
What Will Put You Ahead
- Associate or Bachelor's degree
- Familiar with management safety programs related to manufacturing such as: Lockout and other hazardous energy management programs, Hot Work, Combustible Dust Management, Fire Protection, Emergency Response (Fire Fighting/Confined Space Rescue), Working at Heights, Confined Space Management, Mobile Equipment and Pedestrian Interaction, Traffic Management, etc.
Compensation
For this role, we anticipate paying $100,000 to $130,000 per year. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form.
At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value, and get rewarded for our contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided, considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.
Hiring Philosophy
All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers.
Who We Are
As a Koch company and a leading manufacturer of building products, bath tissue, paper towels, paper-based packaging, cellulose, specialty fibers, and much more, Georgia-Pacific works to meet the evolving needs of customers worldwide with quality products. In addition to the products we make, we operate one of the largest recycling businesses. Our more than 30,000 employees in over 150 locations are empowered to innovate every day - to make everyday products even better.
At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.
Our Benefits
Our goal is for each employee and their families to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength, focusing on overall well-being so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave, and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria are set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy, or guideline, and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions about what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.
Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.
Equal Opportunities
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify.
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Safety Coordinator Job Market in California
A snapshot from current California openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- CVS Health3

- Gap2

- McKinley Paper and Packaging Company2

- Archdiocese of Los Angeles1

- Georgia-Pacific1

Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services3
- Manufacturing3
- Retail3
- Consumer Goods2
- Distribution & Wholesale1
What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in safety coordinator jobs across California.
- Familiarity with Cal/OSHA Title 8 regulations and California-specific safety standards
- Associate Safety Professional (ASP) or Certified Safety Professional (CSP) credential preferred
- Bachelor's degree in occupational health, environmental science, or a related field
- Minimum two years of workplace safety experience in construction, manufacturing, or healthcare
- Ability to conduct incident investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective action planning
- Proficiency in safety management software and maintaining OSHA 300 injury and illness logs
Safety Coordinator Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a safety coordinator in California?
Start with a bachelor's degree in occupational safety, environmental health, or a closely related field, then gain field experience in a California industry such as construction or manufacturing. California does not issue a state license for safety coordinators, but Cal/OSHA requires employers to maintain an Injury and Illness Prevention Program, and most California employers expect candidates to hold the Associate Safety Professional credential from the Board of Certified Safety Professionals as a baseline qualification.
How much do safety coordinators make in California?
Safety coordinators in California earn a median of about $102,840 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $59,760 for the lowest 10% to over $161,300 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire safety coordinators in California?
Employers hiring safety coordinators in California right now include CVS Health, Gap, and McKinley Paper and Packaging Company, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. California's scale in construction, healthcare, and energy production keeps demand broad, with large general contractors, hospital systems, and refinery operators among the most consistent sources of openings.
Which California cities have the most safety coordinator jobs?
Los Angeles, Santa Fe Springs, and Antioch are where the most safety coordinator openings in California are concentrated. Los Angeles drives volume through its massive construction pipeline and healthcare network, San Francisco draws demand from tech campuses and commercial development, and San Diego reflects strong activity in defense contracting, biotech, and shipbuilding, each of which carries distinct safety compliance requirements.
Are there remote safety coordinator jobs in California?
Yes, but they're rare. Safety coordinators are typically required on-site to conduct inspections, lead safety training, and respond to incidents in real time. About 0% of safety coordinator openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, and those positions tend to focus on documentation, compliance reporting, and program development rather than direct field supervision.
How can I get hired as a safety coordinator in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry point is an Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) coordinator assistant or safety technician role, which large California construction firms and hospital systems use to bring in early-career candidates. Employers such as Swinerton, Dignity Health, and major California utilities run structured safety associate programs for candidates without direct experience. Completing the OSHA 30-hour Construction or General Industry course and pursuing the Associate Safety Professional credential early will strengthen your application for these roles.
Where can I find and apply to safety coordinator jobs in California?
You can find and apply to safety coordinator jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, and other California markets. Find roles that match your experience and specialty, then apply directly to each employer through the listing.
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