Safety Coordinator (Drilling & Renewables)
About The Position
PAR Electrical Contractors, LLC is hiring a Safety Coordinator to support its Drilling and Renewables teams as a floater. The coordinator will help ensure a safe work environment by developing and implementing safety programs, conducting training, monitoring regulatory compliance, identifying hazards, investigating accidents, and ensuring compliance with legal and internal safety requirements. The position supports work on distribution and transmission lines, with some substation work, and requires electrical utility experience in substations, renewables, or civil/foundations drilling. Travel may exceed 75%, including extended overnight stays, and travel is covered. The role also supports environmental compliance and protection of sensitive resources. The successful candidate will promote the company's Zero Accident philosophy, communicate safety expectations, maintain required documentation, and work with employees, project managers, customers, and project teams to address hazards and prevent recurrence of unsafe practices.
Requirements
- Previous experience in transmission and distribution line construction is required.
- Two years of previous experience in comprehensive workplace safety and compliance programs.
- Solid knowledge of state and local statutes and ordinances on utility safety and DOT regulations, and current knowledge of 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 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, including extended overnight stays.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Self-directed, organized, and self-motivated to accomplish goals.
- Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel.
- Must successfully pass a post-offer drug screening.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States; the employer does not sponsor work visas.
Nice To Haves
- Associate degree in Occupational Safety and Health is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local environmental regulations.
- Promote the 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 orientation for employees on site conditions, safe work practices, policies, and procedures.
- Maintain documentation of company 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 needed.
- Conduct required safety training to support project needs.
- Develop site-specific safety processes and procedures as needed to support the overall project plan.
- Participate in site safety committees and conduct appropriate meetings.
- Promote operations that minimize impacts to sensitive environmental resources.
- Complete and file timely safety reports 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 OHS guidelines.
- Implement preventative measures to ensure unsafe processes are not repeated.
- Ensure personnel follow personal safety precautions, including wearing hardhats and protective goggles.
- Attend customers' 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 benefits 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 for sick and vacation leave.
- Paid holidays.
- Tuition assistance.
- Wellness and mental health programs.
- Learning and development programs.
- Travel expenses are covered.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
