Field Safety Coordinator, Power Transmission

Irby Construction Company; Richland (MS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k)

Job summary

Irby Construction Company seeks a Safety Coordinator with at least three years in safety/training and a minimum of two years in Electric Transmission or Substation construction and maintenance. Knowledge of OSHA codes and standards is required. This role is for a Georgia project.

You will lead safety inspections, coordinate with project teams and safety committees, and ensure compliance with federal, state, and company guidelines while promoting a safe work environment for crews.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience in Safety and/or Training.
• Two years of continuous Electric Transmission and/or Substation construction and maintenance.
• In-depth knowledge of OSHA codes and standards.

Responsibilities

• Measure field management work to ensure it is performed safely according to specifications.
• Adhere to all Company Safety policies while conducting Company business.
• Observe employees at work and document both positive and constructive feedback on safety behavior using company forms and check sheets.
• Compile crew observation forms, vehicle and equipment forms and submit documents to project supervision and the corporate safety department at required intervals.
• Ensure inspection of equipment, tools, vehicles, working conditions and procedures are performed for the safety of employees engaged in the construction and maintenance of overhead and underground power and telecommunication systems.
• Inspect climbing equipment, fall protection equipment, rigging practices, rigging equipment, personal protective equipment, rubber, and plastic insulating equipment.
• Remove defective equipment or equipment not meeting safety requirements from service.
• Use appropriate federal, state, and company manuals to determine regulatory and policy compliance.
• Inspect facilities, vehicles, and equipment to ensure the presence of required firefighting equipment, first aid supplies, safety equipment, placards, signs, warning labels, and current inspection labels.
• Coordinate with customer representations, insurance carrier loss consultants, and federal or state agencies to perform site inspections.
• When safety policy noncompliance or unsafe behavior is observed, correct issues and report to the Superintendent or Project Manager.
• Coordinate with project supervision to develop a project safety committee and act as the facilitator on that committee.
• Coordinate with project supervision to schedule weekly project safety meetings, daily job briefings, and tailgate safety meetings as needed.
• Work in conjunction with the project safety committee to investigate safety violations, accidents, and near‑miss incidents, determine root causes, and coordinate with project and senior management to develop corrective and/or preventative measures.
• Perform job hazard analyses 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.
• Follow all policies and procedures.

Skills

Safety management

OSHA knowledge

Field observations

Regulatory compliance

Job description

Irby Construction Company seeks a Safety Coordinator with at least three years in safety/training and a minimum of two years in Electric Transmission or Substation construction and maintenance. Knowledge of OSHA codes and standards is required. This role is for a Georgia project.

You will lead safety inspections, coordinate with project teams and safety committees, and ensure compliance with federal, state, and company guidelines while promoting a safe work environment for crews.