EMT-Preferred Field Safety Coordinator

IES Communications; Virginia (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

IES Communications is seeking a Safety Coordinator to implement and manage safety programs across assigned projects, ensuring compliance with company policies and federal/state standards. The role includes conducting safety training, audits, incident investigations and root-cause analysis, with EMT or higher credentials preferred and willingness to travel as needed.

This position requires strong communication and leadership to foster a safety culture and coordinate with site management,

Qualifications

• Must possess at least a High School diploma or GED equivalency; Associate degree or higher preferred.
• EMT or higher credentials preferred.
• Must possess a minimum of five (3) years’ experience in construction safety, preferably in the telecommunications or electrical industry.
• Knowledge of the OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Safety and Health Regulations for Construction.
• Knowledge and experience with the Confined Space Entry Standards 1926.1200 Subpart AA preferred.
• Current status as an Authorized OSHA OTI 500 Con

Responsibilities

• Fully support all IES and Site/Customer safety policies, procedures and programs and Federal and State Standards.
• Ensure implementation and compliance with IES Safety Policies, Procedures and Programs within the Communications Division and Site/Customer Site Specific Policies, Procedures and Programs.
• Perform safety presentations and develop safety presentations and related training as required.
• Schedule and perform documented jobsite safety audits/inspections to determine compliance with all IES and Site/Customer safety policies, procedures and programs and federal, state safety standards.
• Oversee and maintain activities involving confined space entry; along with any documentation or training requirements required.
• Conduct or direct activities aimed at identifying potential hazards and develop safety action plans to correct any non-compliance issues and work with operations and management for implementation.
• Develop processes and plans to reduce or eliminate hazards and safety incidents.
• Deliver safety new employee orientation (NEO), OSHA 10/30 hour and other safety training as needed /or required by IES, Site/Customer, OSHA, state or local safety standards.
• Deliver and coordinate safety training for management and field personnel in accident prevention techniques, compliance with IES safety policies, procedures and programs and federal and state standards.
• As needed, prepare written reports and summaries to provide concise, meaningful information regarding safety audits, investigations and issues.
• Conduct and coordinate root cause investigations on recordable incidents, near misses and vehicle incidents.
• Utilize the root cause analysis to help operations identify and implement corrective actions to help prevent future reoccurrence of similar incidents.
• Participate in and take the lead in any OSHA inspection process as defined in the IES Safety Manual Section 18 and effectively communicate with project stakeholders.
• Prepare and maintain safety related records and reports.
• Teach, counsel and mentor all stakeholders to uphold the IES Safety Culture.
• Coordinate Activities with and support site management.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate degree or higher preferred

EMT or higher credentials preferred

Authorized OSHA OTI 500

Job description

IES Communications is seeking a Safety Coordinator to implement and manage safety programs across assigned projects, ensuring compliance with company policies and federal/state standards. The role includes conducting safety training, audits, incident investigations and root-cause analysis, with EMT or higher credentials preferred and willingness to travel as needed.

This position requires strong communication and leadership to foster a safety culture and coordinate with site management,