Safety Coordinator: Field & Training for Electric Utilities

Georgia Transmission Corporation; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Transmission Corporation seeks a Safety Coordinator to support safety and training programs for field operations across substations, lines, and facilities.

You will guide safe work practices, participate in pre-construction and daily briefings, and assist incident investigations while coordinating with internal teams and external safety programs. A strong safety background and relevant certifications are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in safety, electrical engineering or a related field is required.
• 5+ years' field operations experience with an electric utility in transmission line/substation safety.
• Equivalent experience options include 7 years with an Associate degree or 10 years with a high school diploma.
• Valid driver's license and safety certifications to be obtained within 2 years (ITS Qualified Operator, OSHA 30-hour, OSHA Competent Person, DOT Utility Flagger, Forklift, Tower Climbing, and Certified Utility Safety Professional).

Responsibilities

• Participate in pre-construction meetings, daily briefings and field safety observations.
• Provide guidance on safe work practices across substations, transmission lines and facilities.
• Lead safety training planning and support development of safety policies and procedures.
• Assist with incident investigations, root-cause analyses and near-miss reporting.
• Represent safety initiatives with internal and external stakeholders and support RESAP/ECSAP programs.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Technical aptitude

Field safety guidance

OSHA standards knowledge

Incident investigation

Education

Bachelor's degree in safety or related field

Associate degree with 7 years' experience

High School Diploma with 10 years' experience

Job description

Georgia Transmission Corporation seeks a Safety Coordinator to support safety and training programs for field operations across substations, lines, and facilities.

You will guide safe work practices, participate in pre-construction and daily briefings, and assist incident investigations while coordinating with internal teams and external safety programs. A strong safety background and relevant certifications are required.