Safety Coordinator

Quanta Services•Richland, MS

37d•Onsite

About The Position

Irby Construction Company has been building infrastructure for the power industry for over 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. 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. 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, providing the benefits of our company culture along with the stability and resources of a Fortune 500 organization (NYSE: PWR). Build your career at Irby Construction.

Requirements

Minimum of three (3) years of experience in the Safety and/or Training field.
Minimum of two (2) years of continuous Electric Transmission and/or Substation construction and maintenance experience.
In-depth knowledge of all applicable OSHA codes and standards.
May be required to relocate as work requirements demand.
Adheres to all Company Safety and Health Policies.
May work in storm restoration operations to rebuild and/or repair damaged power systems.
May attend training classes or seminars to gather knowledge of new processes, safety regulations and/or refresher training.
Works with limited supervision.
Lifting and handling materials up to 60 pounds unassisted.
Walking and working across uneven terrain.
Climbing on and off large trucks and equipment.
Exposure to hot and cold weather conditions.

Nice To Haves

Current certifications or in pursuit of any of the following certifications are preferred: (1) Certified Safety Professional (CSP), (2) Associate Safety Professional (ASP), (3) Construction Health & Safety Technician (CHST), or (4) Certified Utility Safety Professional (CUSP), (5) Board of Certified Safety Professional (BCSP).

Responsibilities

Measures Field Management's work to ensure that it is being performed safely according to specifications.
Adheres to all Company Safety policies while in the course of conducting Company business.
Observes employees at work and documents both positive and constructive feedback on safety behavior using company forms and check sheets.
Compiles crew observation forms, vehicle and equipment forms and submits documents to project supervision and the corporate safety department at required intervals.
Ensures inspection on equipment, tools, vehicles, working conditions and procedures are being performed for the safety of employees engaged in the construction and maintenance of overhead and underground power and telecommunication systems.
Inspects climbing equipment, fall protection equipment, rigging practices, rigging equipment, personal protective equipment, rubber, and plastic insulating equipment.
Removes from service any defective equipment, or equipment not meeting safety requirements.
Uses as a guide all appropriate federal, state and company manuals to determine regulatory and policy compliance.
Inspects facilities, vehicles, and equipment to ensure the presence of required firefighting equipment, first aid supplies, required safety equipment and placards, signs, warning labels and current inspection labels.
Coordinates with customer representatives, insurance carrier loss consultants and federal or state agencies to perform site inspections.
When safety policy noncompliance or unsafe behavior is observed, corrects issues and reports to Superintendent or Project Management.
Coordinates with project supervision to develop a project safety committee and acts as the facilitator on that committee.
Coordinates with project supervision to schedule weekly project safety meeting, daily job briefing, and tailgate safety meeting as needed.
Works in conjunction with project safety committee to investigate safety violations, accidents and near miss incidents, determine root cause of accidents, and coordinate with project and senior management to develop corrective and/or preventative measures.
Performs job hazard analysis to determine site specific hazards and coordinates with all levels of project supervision to eliminate, guard, and protect employees, customers, and the general public from recognized hazards.
Follows all policies and procedures.