Safety Coordinator

Adams Electric Company; Weaverville (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Medical, dental and vision benefits

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Weekly Pay

401K Programs

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Career advancement and training

Job summary

Adams Electric Company seeks a proactive Safety Specialist to oversee field safety on project sites, ensuring compliance with OSHA standards and company policies. The role involves training, incident investigations, and developing site-specific safety programs.

The ideal candidate will lead safety initiatives across project teams, conduct regular audits, and coordinate with Safety Director, QA/QC, and site managers to protect workers.

Qualifications

• OSHA 30 minimum requirement.
• Ability to access heights via ladders or scaffolding.
• Knowledge of the electrical trade and general construction activities.
• Detail oriented with strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Flexible on-call and willing to travel.

Responsibilities

• Actively present on project jobsite to assess ongoing work conditions to ensure safety.
• Develop and implement solutions to safety-related issues on project sites.
• Provide formal training and mentoring on safe work practices.
• Assist in writing detailed reports of on-site mishaps.
• Conduct safety audits and daily Jobsite Safety Analyses.
• Assist Safety Director and project teams with site safety programs.

Skills

OSHA 30

Leadership

Communication

Safety program development

Teamwork

Problem-solving

On-call travel

Microsoft Word

Education

OSHA 30 certification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Job description

• Actively present on project jobsite to assess ongoing work conditions to ensure the safety of all employees and compliance
• Work with project management teams and field workers to develop and implement solutions to safety related issues on project sites
• Provide formal training and mentoring on safe work practices.
• Work with management in recommending disciplinary measures when employees and subcontractors fail to comply with safety standards.
• Adherence to job site specific safety requirements and ensuring that employees are wearing required PPE.
• Inspect workplace at the beginning and end of each work day to ensure it is safe for operation.
• Perform frequent inspections on equipment and tools that workers will use during each shift and check scaffolding is properly set up prior to use.
• Assisting with mishap investigations to gauge measures needed to prevent future occurrences.
• Assist in writing detailed reports of on-site mishaps.
• Conduct detailed safety audits on a frequent basis.
• Conduct and participate in daily Jobsite Safety Analyses, safety trainings and new employee orientation.
• Assist with administration duties such as preparing Jobsite Safety Analysis, Jobsite Hazard Analysis and preparation of safety reports.
• Assist Safety Director, QA/QC, Project Managers, Site Superintendents and Foreman with the development and implementation of site-specific safety programs.
• Extensive knowledge of safety protocols and procedures. Responsible for reinforcing safety standards to build our continued culture of safety for all Adams employees.
• Overseeing safety initiatives in accordance with the policies and procedures established by Adams Electric.
• Develop relationships and build the trust of all field associates, project managers, trade contractors, and others who are associated with project related activities.
• The ideal candidate is a leader who is always seeking innovative ways to increase the safety of our employees while nurturing relationships with our field employees, clients and trade partners.
• Active participation in Adams Safety Task Force and collaboration with colleagues on the development and implementation of safety initiatives

Skills Required/Qualifications

• Ability to listen – the ability to listen well and take in feedback from the employee perspective without passing judgment.
• Knowledge of OSHA standards and regulations pertaining to the specific trade or activity being managed, OSHA 30 minimum requirement.
• Ability to access heights via ladders or scaffolding.
• Knowledge of the electrical trade as well as general construction activities and equipment.
• Detail oriented
• Flexible “On Call” and willing to travel
• Proficiency in Word and basic computer knowledge
• Ability to analyze basic data
• Strong written, communication and problem-solving skills
• Ability to multi-task a must
• Leadership skills – ability to motivate other team members
• Functions effectively as part of a team
• Self-Motivated by inner goals
• Ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality at all times
• Ability to effectively and professionally communicate with all levels of employees, from field employees to leadership teams, vendors, clients and others.
• Positive “can do” attitude is a must

Physical Demands

• This position requires an employee to stoop, bend, walk, and climb during daily inspections of the jobsite during a regular work shift of at least eight hours per day
• Must be physically able to repetitively lift and carry at least 50 LBS on a regular basis.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/JOB CONDITIONS

• Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required (Hard hat, vest, protective eye wear, safety boots.)
• Work is performed indoors and outdoors, often exposed to the natural elements of cold, heat, moisture, and wind.
• Must comply with the company’s drug and alcohol testing requirements and background screening process
• May be required to work outside of normal business hours

Company Benefits

• Competitive wages
• Complete medical, dental and vision benefits
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Weekly Pay
• 401K Programs
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Opportunities to build a job into a CAREER! Adams Electric offers employees training such as leadership, technology, craft, safety, QA/QC and scheduling training programs to ensure career advancement in your field!

JOIN ADAMS ELECTRIC COMPANY AS WE GROW AND CONTINUE TO BUILD TRUST THROUGH OUR PERFORMANCE!

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.