Safety Coordinator (Drilling & Renewables)

Quanta Services • Columbus, OH

13d

About The Position

PAR Electrical Contractors, LLC is hiring a Safety Coordinator who will float between its Drilling and Renewables teams. The role supports distribution and transmission line work, with some substation work, and requires electrical utility experience in substations, renewables, or civil/foundations (drilling). Travel is required up to 75% or more and will be covered.

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 adherence to legal and internal safety requirements. The position also supports environmental compliance and practices that minimize impacts to sensitive environmental resources.

The role requires extensive travel and extended overnight stays, as well as the ability to work both indoors and outdoors. PAR offers employer-paid health care, basic life insurance, and disability benefits, along with retirement, paid leave, education assistance, wellness, and learning and development programs.

Requirements

• Previous experience in transmission and distribution line construction is required.
• At least two years of experience with comprehensive workplace safety and compliance programs.
• Electrical utility experience with substations, renewables, or civil/foundations (drilling) is required.
• Associate degree in Occupational Safety and Health is preferred.
• Knowledge of state and local statutes and ordinances concerning utility safety and DOT regulations, and ability to stay current with 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 travel extensively, including extended overnight stays.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-directed, organized, and self-motivated.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 vehicular 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 needed.
• Conduct safety training to support project needs.
• Develop site-specific safety processes and procedures to support project plans.
• Participate in site safety committees and conduct appropriate meetings.
• Promote 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, implement preventive measures, and 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 employees 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.
• Travel expenses are covered.

What This Job Offers

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