Safety Coordinator

PAR Electrical Contractors, LLC • Alexandria, MN

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About The Position

PAR Electrical Contractors, LLC is hiring a Safety Coordinator primarily based at its Alexandria, Minnesota location. The role requires travel, including extensive travel and extended overnight stays, and requires electrical utility experience with transmission and distribution. The coordinator supports work on distribution and transmission lines, with some substation work.

The Safety Coordinator helps ensure a safe work environment by developing and implementing safety programs, conducting training, monitoring compliance, identifying hazards, investigating incidents, and ensuring compliance with legal and internal safety requirements. The role also supports environmental compliance and helps promote PAR's Zero Accident philosophy.

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 utility safety statutes and ordinances and DOT regulations, with 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 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 travel extensively and stay overnight for extended periods.
• 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 employer does not sponsor work visas.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree in Occupational Safety and Health (stated as a minimum preferred qualification).

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 necessary.
• Perform or assist with investigations of vehicle incidents, near misses, equipment damage, and injuries.
• Assist with post-injury management.
• Administer safety orientation programs 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 based on findings, and track them through completion.
• Coordinate safety activities with customers as necessary.
• Conduct safety training in support of 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 business activities and operations that minimize impacts to sensitive environmental resources.
• Complete and file required safety reports on time.
• 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 preventive measures to avoid recurrence of unsafe processes.
• 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 health care 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 leave and vacation.
• Paid holidays.
• Tuition assistance.
• Wellness and mental health programs.
• Learning and development programs.

What This Job Offers

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