Project Safety Coordinator
About The Position
Transmission and Distribution Powerline Construction (Florida)Eastern Region (Florida)At Irby Construction Company, we build the infrastructure that powers communities - and we do it safely, reliably, and with integrity. This combined role profile outlines the safety leadership expectations for both transmission and distribution powerline projects across Florida.Role OverviewThe Project Safety Coordinator serves as the field safety leader supporting crews, foremen, operators, and project managers across multiple powerline projects. The role reinforces Irby's Ownership of Safety culture, integrates safety into daily execution, and drives hazard recognition, incident prevention, training, and compliance.
Requirements
- 5+ years of field safety or leadership experience in transmission powerline construction, distribution powerline construction, or losely related heavy construction work.
- Strong communication and leadership skills with field credibility.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams.
- Experience with safety reporting systems, digital documentation, and compliance records.
- Valid driver's license and willingness to travel within Florida or surrounding states.
Nice To Haves
- First Aid/CPR/AED and Bloodborne Pathogens Trainer certification.
- OSHA #500
- Professional Certification: CHST, STS,STSC, CUSP, COSS, or similar safety credential.
- Hands-on experience supporting energized work environments and high-risk utility construction tasks.
Responsibilities
- Lead and reinforce Irby's Ownership of Safety culture across active jobsites.
- Embed safety planning into daily operations, from pre-job planning through completion or final energization.
- Coach crews to identify hazards in real time and take corrective action without disrupting safe production.
- Lead tailgate talks, site meetings, and on-the-job safety training.
- Manage incident investigations, root cause analysis, reporting, and corrective actions.
- Maintain accurate documentation and support compliance with OSHA and client requirements.
- Partner with field leadership to improve safe work practices and reduce operational risk.
- Structure erection, rigging, and wire stringing
- Grounding and heavy equipment operations
- Energized line work and related transmission activities
- Coordination of safety planning from pre-construction through completion
- Pole setting and framing
- Conductor installation and tensioning
- Underground cable pulling and splicing
- Transformer, switchgear, bucket truck, digger derrick, and live-line operations
Benefits
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance
- 401K
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
