Safety Coordinator, Henrico

Fishel Co; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company that has been a leader in utility construction since 1936. As a Safety Coordinator, you will play a crucial role in promoting an Accident-Free culture and ensuring the safety of your teammates. This position offers the opportunity to lead safety training programs, conduct site assessments, and contribute to a collaborative safety environment. With a commitment to professional development and competitive benefits, this role is perfect for those passionate about safety in the construction industry. If you have the experience and dedication to make a difference, we want you on our team!

Benefits

Health Insurance

401k

Profit Sharing Plan

Career Development Path

Industry Training

Qualifications

• 3+ years in construction safety, especially in utility construction.
• Advanced safety accreditations preferred, including OSHA and First Aid.

Responsibilities

• Oversee safety training and implementation of safety policies.
• Conduct safety assessments and provide coaching to crews.
• Track and report safety metrics to identify trends.

Skills

Construction Safety

Risk Mitigation

Communication

Safety Audits

Bilingual (Spanish)

Coaching

MS Office

Google Workspace

Education

OSHA 30-hour Certification

First Aid/CPR Certification

Smith System Driving Trainer Certification

Job description

Since 1936, we’ve been the Best Choice in utility engineering and construction. Safety is our top priority and is key in everything we do. We’re industry professionals driven by high performance for our customers and each other. Interested in joining our Team?

Description

Team Fishel, the Best Choice in Utility Construction since 1936, is hiring a Safety Coordinator for our Central Virginia operations, to be based in Mechanicsville, VA. The responsibilities for this position include promoting Team Fishel's Accident-Free culture, assisting our Teammates to learn and implement company safety policies, coaching crews on safe work habits, conducting Safety Assessments on project sites, and participating in accident investigation and root cause analysis if necessary.

Responsibilities

1. Oversees training and implementation of company policies and programs meant to mitigate risk and protect Teammates from health and safety risks.
2. Creates and delivers safety training programs educating Teammates on safe working practices.
3. Provides field leadership with weekly safety/training reports.
4. Completes Safety Assessments on project sites, debriefs findings, and provides coaching to crews.
5. Ensures appropriate investigation of and response to accidents or injuries.
6. Contributes to safety planning, direction, and goal setting for safety programs.
7. Tracks and reports on safety metrics to identify trends, strengths, and areas for improvement.
8. Promotes our safety culture and value of being Accident Free; develops a partnership with field crews.

Requirements & Qualifications

1. 3+ years of experience in the construction safety industry, knowledge of utility construction (including electric, natural gas, and telecommunications) required.
2. Extensive experience with electric linework and power distribution is highly desirable.
3. Candidates should possess advanced accreditation in safety, including OSHA 30-hour, First Aid/CPR, Smith System Driving Trainer certification is a plus.
4. Ability to perform onsite safety audits and document findings.
5. Must be an effective communicator and coach; familiar with MS Office and Google Workspace.
6. Bilingual in Spanish is highly preferred.
7. Ability to travel within the state of Virginia to provide support to crews and area offices.

Team Fishel offers excellent industry training and a career development path for our Teammates. Competitive pay and benefits, including health insurance, 401k, and a company profit sharing plan!

Join Team Fishel, your future and your team.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. Team Fishel is an equal opportunity employer. Minorities/Females/Disability/Protected Veteran

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