Safety Coordinator

Quanta Services • Alexandria, MN

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About The Position

The Safety Coordinator will ensure a safe work environment for PAR Electrical Contractors, LLC projects by developing and implementing safety programs, conducting training, monitoring compliance with safety regulations, identifying hazards, investigating accidents, and ensuring adherence to legal and internal safety requirements. The role focuses on distribution and transmission line work, with some substation work, and requires electrical utility experience in transmission and distribution. The position requires extensive travel with extended overnight stays and is primarily based at the Alexandria, Minnesota location.

The Safety Coordinator works with employees, project managers, customers, and project teams to promote safe work practices and compliance with applicable occupational health and safety, environmental, and transportation requirements. The role also supports incident response and post-injury management, safety documentation, audits, corrective actions, and project-specific safety procedures.

Requirements

• Previous experience in transmission and distribution line construction is required.
• At least two years of previous experience in comprehensive workplace safety and compliance programs.
• An associate degree in Occupational Safety and Health is listed as the minimum preferred qualification.
• Knowledge of state and local statutes and ordinances on utility safety and DOT regulations, and awareness of current local and state guideline changes.
• Ability to speak effectively in front of groups and conduct training.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities while meeting deadlines.
• Interpersonal skills and the ability to establish effective professional relationships with employees and project managers.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to stand, bend, squat, and walk throughout the workday.
• Ability to work in both indoor and outdoor environmental conditions.
• Ability to travel extensively with extended overnight stays.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-directed, organized, and self-motivated approach to accomplishing goals.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel.
• Must successfully pass a post-offer drug screening.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States; the company does not sponsor work visas.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local environmental regulations and safety requirements.
• Promote the company’s Zero Accident philosophy.
• Conduct morning safety briefings using company-provided content and assemble relevant content when needed.
• Perform or assist with investigations of vehicle incidents, near misses, equipment damage, and injuries.
• Assist with post-injury management.
• Administer safety orientations covering site conditions, safe work practices, policies, and procedures.
• Maintain documentation of safety procedures, accidents, and related events.
• Attend pre-task meetings.
• Conduct field audits and observations, develop corrective actions, and track them through completion.
• Coordinate safety activities with customers as necessary.
• Conduct safety training to support project needs.
• Develop site-specific safety processes and procedures as needed to support the project plan.
• Participate in site safety committees and conduct appropriate meetings.
• Promote business activities and operations that minimize impacts to sensitive environmental resources.
• Complete and file safety reports on time as required.
• Ensure statutes, regulations, and codes are understood and met.
• Intervene to stop unsafe acts or processes or those that do not comply with occupational health and safety guidelines.
• Implement preventive measures to help ensure unsafe processes are not repeated.
• Ensure personnel follow personal safety precautions, including use of hardhats and protective goggles.
• Attend customer monthly and annual meetings.
• Assist with coordination and/or specimen collection for DOT and post-incident drug screens.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for the employee and dependents.
• 100% employer-paid basic life insurance.
• 100% employer-paid disability benefits.
• 401(k) retirement plan with matching contribution.
• Paid time off, including sick and vacation time.
• Paid holidays.
• Tuition assistance.
• Wellness and mental health programs.
• Learning and development programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree