Site Safety Coordinator

Sargent Electric • Holden, ME

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Sargent Electric Company is seeking a full-time Site Safety Coordinator for their Utility division in Holden, Maine. This role is responsible for providing site safety training, technical and safety support to project leadership, and developing and enforcing a high-quality site safety program to ensure an injury-free work environment. The position requires 80% field visibility.

Requirements

• Working knowledge of OSHA 1910.269 and 1926 Subpart V, including minimum approach distances, electrical hazard controls, and live line work practices.
• Experience supporting field crews performing transmission line construction, structure replacements, rigging, crane operations, and ROW activities such as vegetation management and access development.
• Certifications such as OSHA 30, First Aid/CPR/AED, and preferably CHST or CUSP, or the ability to obtain them within a defined timeframe.
• Live Line Bare Hand experience and union lineman experience
• 1-3 years’ experience in construction safety management
• Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills and the ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of diverse individuals.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Proficient with computers, particularly Microsoft Office applications.
• Works efficiently under tight timeframes, responds to requests in a timely manner, and communicates effectively as a team player.

Nice To Haves

• 10+ Years experience in utility, transmission/distribution, or high-risk construction environments, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct safety oversight for energized transmission line structure replacements, ensuring adherence to live line work methods, minimum approach distances, and utility safety standards during all phases of construction.
• Conduct accident/incident investigations, near miss, property damage, assist with claim management, and implement corrective action items to avoid reoccurrence.
• Perform orientation training for new employees and equipment training competency.
• Monitor safety performance through field audits, safety observations, and corrective action tracking, reinforcing safe work practices and verifying compliance with Versant, OSHA, and Sargent project specific requirements.
• Conducted ROW safety assessments covering access routes, vegetation hazards, environmental constraints, and public interface risks, implementing controls to maintain safe work zones and regulatory compliance.
• Assume any additional duties and responsibilities as delegated by Sargent Electrical Management team.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed