Safety Coordinator (Field)

Georgia Transmission Corporation•Forsyth, GA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in safety, electrical engineering or other related field.
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.
Valid driver's license which meets the insurance eligibility requirements under the Driver Qualification Program.
Good interpersonal skills.
Strong technical skills.
Working knowledge of GTC Work Practices or Electric Utility Operations.
Working knowledge of OSHA regulatory standards.
Ability to deliver professional safety guidance.
Basic knowledge of Workers' Compensation requirements.
General oversight skills.
Must be able to pass NERC CIP personnel risk assessment screening.

Nice To Haves

Supervisory experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Participating in pre-construction meetings, daily job briefings, and field safety observations for active construction and maintenance projects.
Assisting with GTC's safety-related activities.
Responding to incidents and near misses.
Conducting accident investigations as needed.
Overseeing safety efforts across various locations, including substation and transmission line facilities, battery energy storage systems, large-scale construction projects, and select GTC-owned buildings.
Providing day-to-day guidance on OSHA compliance.
Performing routine assessments and audits.
Supporting compliance efforts for programs such as the NRECA Rural Electric Safety Accreditation Program (RESAP) and the Electric Cooperative Safety Achievement Program (ECSAP) of Georgia.
Contributing to the development and delivery of safety-related training programs.
Assisting in the creation of policies, guidelines, and procedures (PGPs).
Occasionally supporting Integrated Transmission System (ITS) training sessions at the Electric Cooperative Training Center or other locations.
Representing the Corporation's interest in selecting external safety-related initiatives, such as those led by the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI).
Serving as a reliable resource for both internal and external stakeholders on safety and technical training matters.