Safety Coordinator (Field)

Georgia Transmission; Forsyth (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Transmission seeks a Safety Coordinator to support safety and training programs across substations, transmission lines, and facilities. You will guide field crews on safe work practices, participate in pre-construction meetings, daily briefs, and field safety observations.

Responsibilities include OSHA compliance, incident investigations, and contributing to RESAP/ECSAP programs, training program development, and policy creation. Travel to multiple sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Education and experience requirements for safety leadership in electric utilities.
• Experience in field operations, transmission line or substation safety preferred.
• Supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support safety training programs and field safety observations across sites.
• Respond to incidents and near misses; conduct investigations as needed.
• Oversee OSHA compliance and safety audits; develop safety guidance.
• Assist with safety policies, guidelines, and procedures (PGPs).
• Represent GTC in external safety initiatives and collaborations.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Technical skills

GTC work practices knowledge

OSHA regulatory standards

Professional safety guidance

Workers' compensation knowledge

General 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

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 providing guidance on safe work practices. Primary responsibilities include participating in pre-construction meetings, daily job briefings, and field safety observations for active construction and maintenance projects. The Safety Coordinator also assists with GTC's safety-related activities, responds to incidents and near misses, and conducts accident investigations as needed.

The Safety Coordinator oversees safety efforts across various locations, including substation and transmission line facilities, battery energy storage systems, large-scale construction projects, and select GTC-owned buildings. This role provides day-to-day guidance on OSHA compliance, performs routine assessments and audits, and supports compliance efforts for programs such as the NRECA Rural Electric Safety Accreditation Program (RESAP) and the Electric Cooperative Safety Achievement Program (ECSAP) of Georgia. Additional responsibilities may include contributing to the development and delivery of safety-related training programs, assisting in the creation of policies, guidelines, and procedures (PGPs), and occasionally supporting Integrated Transmission System (ITS) training sessions at the Electric Cooperative Training Center or other locations.

In addition to internal responsibilities, the Safety Coordinator represents the Corporation's interest in selecting external safety-related initiatives, such as those led by the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI). The Safety Coordinator serves as a reliable resource for both internal and external stakeholders on safety and technical training matters.

Required Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's Degree in safety, electrical engineering or other related field.

Experience: Five (5) years' experience in field operations with an electric utility in transmission line or substation operations and/or construction with responsibilities for job-site safety. (Supervisory experience is preferred).

Equivalent Experience: Associate degree with seven (7) years in field operations with an electric utility in transmission line or substation operations and/or construction with responsibilities for job-site safety. (Supervisory experience is preferred). Or High School Diploma with ten years in field operations with an electric utility in transmission line or substation operations and/or construction with responsibilities for job-site safety. (Supervisory experience is preferred).

Licenses, Certifications and/or Registrations: Valid driver's license which meets the insurance eligibility requirements under the Driver Qualification Program. Currently holds or must obtain the following certification during first 2 years: ITS Qualified Operator, OSHA 30-Hour, OSHA Competent Person, Georgia DOT Utility Flagger, Forklift Operator, Tower Climbing, and Certified Utility Safety Professional. Trainer certification for CPR/Standard First Aid/AED.

Specialized Skills (e.g., typing, computers, software, tools and equipment uses, etc.): Good interpersonal skills, strong technical skills, working knowledge of GTC Work Practices or Electric Utility Operations, OSHA regulatory standards, ability to deliver professional safety guidance, basic knowledge of Workers' Compensation requirements, and general oversight skills.

Must be able to pass NERC CIP personnel risk assessment screening.