Field Safety Coordinator - Electric Utility Training

The Voluntary Protection Programs Participants' Association, Inc; Forsyth, Northern (GA, KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Safety Coordinator plays a key role in supporting Georgia Transmission Corporation's safety and technical training programs. This position serves as a valuable technical resource for field operations, contributing to evaluations and guidance on safe work practices.

The role oversees safety across substations, transmission facilities, and large projects, performing OSHA compliance assessments, incident investigations, and training development to uphold RESAP and ECSAP standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in safety, electrical engineering or related field.
• Five (5) years' experience in field operations with an electric utility in transmission line or substation ops and/or construction with job-site safety responsibilities.
• Equivalent Experience: Associate degree with seven (7) years, or High School Diploma with ten (10) years in field operations with safety responsibilities.
• Valid driver's license and upcoming ITS Qualified Operator, OSHA 30-Hour, OSHA Competent Person, Georgia DOT Utility Flagger, Forklift Operator, Tower Climbing, and Certified Utility Safety Professional certifications; trainer cert for CPR/First Aid/AED.

Responsibilities

• Support safety and technical training programs for field operations.
• Participate in pre-construction meetings, daily briefings, and field safety observations.
• Respond to incidents and near misses; conduct accident investigations as needed.
• Oversee OSHA compliance and safety program audits across multiple locations including substations and transmission facilities.
• Develop and deliver safety-related training, policies, guidelines, and procedures; support ITS training sessions.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Technical skills

OSHA standards knowledge

Deliver safety guidance

Workers' Compensation knowledge

Oversight skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in safety or related field

Associate degree + 7 years field ops experience

High school diploma + 10 years field ops experience

Tools

ITS Qualified Operator

OSHA 30-Hour

CPR/First Aid/AED trainer

Job description

The Safety Coordinator plays a key role in supporting Georgia Transmission Corporation's safety and technical training programs. This position serves as a valuable technical resource for field operations, contributing to evaluations and guidance on safe work practices.

The role oversees safety across substations, transmission facilities, and large projects, performing OSHA compliance assessments, incident investigations, and training development to uphold RESAP and ECSAP standards.