Safety Coordinator

Quanta Services•Athens, GA

About The Position

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. What’s more, Irby has long long-valued tenure. In fact, many of our executive leaders started with Irby early in their careers and in the field. When you join our team, you join an established firm, with a culture centered around its people. Teamwork is how we work. There is no other way. 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. That means team Irby gets the benefits of the company culture we’re known for along with the stability and resources of a Fortune 500 organization. (NYSE: PWR). Build your career at Irby Construction. About this Role 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.
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.
Electrical Transmission and Distribution safety background preferred.
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.

Benefits

As a Quanta Services employee, we offer a wide range of benefits to fit your needs.
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 are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
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 us the Company’s Human Resources department.