Safety Coordinator

Description

• Coordinate with project supervision to schedule weekly project safety meeting, daily job briefing, and tailgate safety meeting as needed.
• Climbing on and off large trucks and equipment.
• Inspect climbing equipment, fall protection equipment, rigging practices, rigging equipment, personal protective equipment, rubber, and plastic insulating equipment.
• When safety policy noncompliance or unsafe behavior is observed, correct issues and report to Superintendent or Project Management.
• May work in storm restoration operations to rebuild and/or repair damaged power systems.
• Removes from service any defective equipment, or equipment not meeting safety requirements.
• Follow all policies and procedures.
• Adheres to all Company Safety policies while in the course of conducting Company business.
• Work in conjunction with project safety committee to investigate safety violations, accidents and near miss incidents, determine root cause of accidents, and coordinate with project and senior management to develop corrective and/or preventative measures.
• Performs job hazard analysis to determine site specific hazards and coordinate with all levels of project supervision to eliminate, guard, and protect employees, customers, and the general public from recognized hazards.
• Inspect facilities, vehicles, and equipment to ensure the presence of required firefighting equipment, first aid supplies required safety equipment and placards, signs, warning labels and current inspection labels.
• Coordinate with project supervision to develop a project safety committee and act as the facilitator on that committee.
• May attend training classes or seminars to gather knowledge of new processes, safety regulations and/or refresher training.
• Lifting and handling materials up to 60 pounds unassisted.
• Ensure inspection on equipment, tools, vehicles, working conditions and procedures are being performed for the safety of employees engaged in the construction and maintenance of overhead and underground power and telecommunication systems.
• Compile crew observation forms, vehicle and equipment forms and submit documents to project supervision and the corporate safety department at required intervals.
• Use as a guide all appropriate federal, state and company manuals to determine regulatory and policy compliance.
• Measures Field Managements work to ensure that it is being performed safely according to specifications.
• Observe employees at work and document both positive and constructive feedback on safety behavior using company forms and check sheets.
• Coordinate with customer representatives, insurance carrier loss consultants and federal or state agencies to perform site inspections.
• Adheres to all Company Safety and Health Policies

Requirements

• Walking and working across uneven terrain.
• Exposure to hot and cold weather conditions.
• At least 3 years of Safety Leadership preferred
• OSHA 500, 510 preferred

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance