Safety Coordinator

Irby Construction Company•Athens, GA

About The Position

Irby Construction Company, a Quanta Services Company, is seeking an experienced Safety Coordinator to join our growing team. The ideal candidate will have a background in Electrical Construction / Power Utilities / Transmission and be responsible for ensuring compliance with safety regulations and procedures related to Power Utilities. This position will be located in the Atlanta, GA Metro area with projects expanding statewide.

Requirements

Minimum of 5 years of experience in the field.
Electrical Transmission and Distribution safety background preferred.
Strong persuasive skills in dealing with management; Powerline construction managers and supervisors.
Ability to organize safety and occupational health material into lesson plans and present the material to line managers and safety committee effectively.
Strong communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and safety management software/tools

Nice To Haves

Associate Degree in Safety, Occupational Health or related field (preferred)
A current Safety Certification OR currently in pursuit of any of the following preferred: OSHA 500 / 510, CHST, ASP, CSP, CSHO, COSS, COSM, CUSP, SMS.
Formal Root Cause Analysis training preferred.
First Aid, CPR and AED Trainer.

Responsibilities

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.
Knowledge of steel tower assembly, erection and related safety protocols; crane and rigging best practices; accident investigation and case management
Integrate safety into project plans, establish safety goals, reinforce safety policies and procedures, support safety training, and monitor safety metrics.
Provide safety technical support and education for supervisors and employees and provide feedback to encourage learning.
Monitor safety compliance, create awareness, and set priorities that focus on continuous safety improvement.
Coordinate, conduct and document safety meetings and on-site safety observations.
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.
Assist in the activities of the safety committee by providing technical and administrative support.