Safety Coordinator - Transmission

Irby Construction Company; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with immediate matching

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

Employee discounts on consumer goods

Benefits package

Employee discounts

Job summary

A prominent construction firm in Baton Rouge is seeking a Mid-Senior level Safety Coordinator to support transmission projects across the Gulf Coast Region. The role requires 3-5 years of field experience in the power industry, strong leadership, and safety management skills. Benefits include a fully comprehensive health package and 401(k) matching.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of field experience in power transmission projects required.
• Organizational skills for safety material management are essential.
• Direct field experience is vital for this role.

Responsibilities

• Lead implementation of the Irby Safety Management System.
• Promote and monitor compliance with safety procedures.
• Ensure OSHA recordkeeping and reporting meet requirements.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local safety laws and OSHA reporting.
• Monitor activities for potential hazards and halt at imminent danger.

Skills

Field experience in the power industry

Safety leadership skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Persuasive communication skills

Safety software

Education

Safety Certification (OSHA 500/510, CHST, ASP, etc.)

Tools

Safety management software/tools

Job description

About Us

Irby Construction Company has been building infrastructure for the power industry for more than 75 years. Our business values and performance‑driven mindset guide our actions. Our approach to work starts with safety, puts people first, seeks to innovate, and promises to perform.

Irby is proud of its inclusive work environment, family‑oriented culture, excellent benefits, and clear pathways for career growth. We strive to provide every employee with clear expectations and opportunities for advancement. When you join our team, you join an established firm with a culture centered around its people. Teamwork is how we work. Pride is ever‑present inside our offices and the bond of brotherhood runs strong among our crews.

Irby Construction is a wholly‑owned subsidiary of Quanta Services, giving the team the benefits of a Fortune 500 organization (NYSE: PWR) while maintaining stability and resources.

About This Role

IRBY Construction, a proud member of Quanta Services, is seeking an experienced Safety Coordinator to support transmission projects across the Gulf Coast Region / Southeast US. In this role, you’ll be a driving force behind our commitment to safety excellence—partnering with crews in the field to ensure compliance, promote best practices, and foster a culture where safety is at the heart of everything we do. You’ll serve as a trusted, on‑site resource for safety leadership and continuous improvement across dynamic project environments. This position will be travel based, supporting various projects as needed.

What You'll Do

• Demonstrate safety leadership by supporting the implementation and management of the Irby Safety Management System.
• Promote proactive and preventative safety measures by observing, analyzing, encouraging safe work behaviors and correcting unsafe conditions.
• Integrate safety into project plans, establish safety goals, reinforce safety policies and procedures, support safety training, and monitor safety metrics.
• Monitor safety compliance, create awareness, and set priorities that focus on continuous safety improvement.
• Ensure that federal, state, and local safety laws, regulations, codes, and rules are observed.
• Ensure that OSHA recordkeeping and reporting requirements are met.
• Monitor activities where accidents could occur, halting any operation or activity that constitutes an imminent hazard to personnel or equipment.

What You'll Bring

• Minimum 3‑5 years of field experience in the power industry, with a strong background in transmission.
• Experience could be as a Journeyman lineman, foreman, or safety professional with direct field experience.
• Safety Certification or currently in pursuit of any of the following is a plus:
• OSHA 500 / 510, CHST, ASP, CSP, CSHO, COSS, COSM, CUSP, SMS.
• Strong persuasive skills in dealing with management, powerline construction managers, and supervisors.
• Ability to organize safety and occupational health material for managers and safety committees effectively.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and safety management software/tools.

What You'll Get

• 401(k) with immediate matching and vesting.
• Fully comprehensive benefits packages: Medical, Dental, Vision.
• Your choice of PPO, HSA, FSA.
• Short‑term and long‑term benefits.
• Employee discounts on consumer goods.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and/or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

We prohibit all types of discrimination and are committed to providing access and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities. For additional information or if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview, or hiring processes or to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact the Company’s Human Resources department.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Construction