Director of Safety (Distribution)
Irby Construction Company · Evangeline Parish County, LA · 1 mo ago
ManagementFull-time
We need to output HTML fragment with sections: About Us (maybe heading "About Us"? The instruction says use for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). They gave examples but not exhaustive. We need to include sections only when posting has real specific content. The posting includes "About Us", "About This Role", "What You'll Do", "What You'll Bring", "Skills & Competencies", "Travel Requirements", "Physical Qualifications", "What You'll Get". Also "Equal Opportunity Employer" boilerplate to remove. Also "About Us" is a section; we can use
for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). They gave examples but not exhaustive. We need to include sections only when posting has real specific content. The posting includes "About Us", "About This Role", "What You'll Do", "What You'll Bring", "Skills & Competencies", "Travel Requirements", "Physical Qualifications", "What You'll Get". Also "Equal Opportunity Employer" boilerplate to remove. Also "About Us" is a section; we can use About Us
. "About This Role" maybe similar to "About the role". Use About the Role
or keep as "About This Role"? The instruction says use for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). So we should map headings accordingly. For "About This Role", we can use About the Role
. For "What You'll Do" corresponds to Responsibilities. Use Responsibilities
. For "What You'll Bring" corresponds to Requirements/Qualifications. Could be Requirements. Use Requirements
. For "Skills & Competencies" -> Skills. Use Skills
. For "Travel Requirements" maybe part of Requirements? Could be separate but not in list; but we could include under Requirements or maybe as its own section? The instruction says prefer few substantive sections over many thin ones. Travel Requirements is specific content; we could include under Requirements or maybe as its own heading "Travel". But they didn't list Travel as example. Might be better to incorporate into Requirements or maybe as a separate section "Travel". However they said include a section ONLY when posting has real specific content for it — never emit a heading followed by filler/placeholder text. Travel Requirements is specific. So we could add Travel
. But they didn't list Travel as example; but they said use for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). The "e.g." implies those are examples, not exclusive list. So we can add Travel as its own heading.
Physical Qualifications maybe part of Requirements or could be its own "Physical Qualifications". Could be included under Requirements. But we could add a separate heading "Physical Qualifications". However they prefer few substantive sections over many thin ones. Might combine Physical Qualifications into Requirements.
What You'll Get corresponds to Benefits. Use Benefits
.
We must not include Pay or Schedule sections because not mentioned.
We must remove boilerplate like Equal Opportunity Employer, etc.
We must preserve all substantive information.
We need to use - for any list of duties/requirements/benefits, and
for prose.
We need to parse the content.
Let's extract sections:
About Us: paragraph(s) describing company.
About the Role: description of role.
Responsibilities: bullet list of duties (What You'll Do). Many sentences each starting with a verb; we can make each as
- .
Requirements: includes "What You'll Bring": bullet list of qualifications (minimum 5 years experience, bachelor's degree preferred, etc). Also includes Travel Requirements and Physical Qualifications maybe.
Skills: bullet list of Skills & Competencies.
Benefits: bullet list of What You'll Get.
We need to ensure we don't repeat job title as heading.
We must not include Job ID/requisition numbers.
We must not include application instructions.
We must not include cookie/navigation/legal/EEO etc.
Now craft HTML.
We'll start with
About Us
...
Then About the Role
...
Then Responsibilities
- ... each duty
Then Requirements
- ... each requirement
Then Skills
- ... each skill
Then Benefits
- ... each benefit
We need to ensure we capture all specifics.
Let's extract About Us text:
"Irby Construction Company has been building infrastructure for the power industry for more than 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. What’s more, Irby has long long-valued tenure. In fact, 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. There is no other way. 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. That means team Irby gets the benefits of the company culture we’re known for along with the stability and resources of a Fortune 500 organization. (NYSE: PWR). Build your career at Irby Construction."
We need to preserve all; we can keep as one paragraph.
About This Role text:
"The Regional Safety Director (Distribution) is responsible for the administration and oversight of multiple project safety programs within a designated distribution region to maintain a safe and healthy work environment. The position leads the rollout and implementation of Corporate Safety Programs, audits field operations for compliance, partners with regional leadership on strategic safety planning, and provides direction and development to assigned safety professionals. This role requires a strong understanding of utility construction safety, the ability to identify and resolve jobsite hazards, and the leadership presence to influence safe work practices across multiple projects and teams. The Regional Safety Director monitors regional safety performance, supports incident investigation and corrective action, and helps align safety performance with operational, production, quality, and project-delivery objectives."
We'll put as paragraph.
Now Responsibilities list (What You'll Do). Let's extract each bullet:
- Administer and oversee multiple project safety programs across the assigned distribution region in accordance with Corporate Safety Programs and applicable requirements.
- Perform audits and inspections of work areas and provide safety expertise in response to identified deficiencies and requests for safety assistance.
- Supervise, coach, guide, and develop assigned Safety Coordinators and other regional safety professionals.
- Audit jobsite safety reports and verify implementation of required safety elements at project locations.
- Conduct and follow up on accident and incident investigations; ensure appropriate corrective actions are identified, documented, communicated, and completed.
- Evaluate Safety Professionals' ability to identify, communicate, and resolve safety issues on the jobsite and provide coaching or development as needed.
- Partner with regional leadership to create and implement strategic safety plans and corrective action plans for assigned areas.
- Identify, document, and recommend resolution of hazardous or potentially hazardous conditions; follow through to verify corrective actions have been completed.
- Compile incident-related data, photographs, documentation, and required forms and reports in accordance with company procedures and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
- Assist with employee, craft, insurance, and regulatory inspection walk-throughs and accompany inspectors when required.
- Support emergency situations as required and assist with auditing or maintaining fire protection and grounding systems.
- Track and report regional safety performance metrics, including TRIR, DART rate, EMR, near-miss trends, and leading indicators, and communicate results to regional and corporate leadership on a regular cadence.
- Partner with regional Operations leadership to align safety initiatives with production schedules, budget, quality goals, and overall operational objectives.
- Monitor and analyze the operational and financial impact of incidents, including workers' compensation claims, experience modification rate, insurance costs, downtime, and related risk factors; recommend corrective actions to reduce recurrence and cost.
- Participate in regional operational reviews to represent safety performance, highlight trends, and recommend continuous-improvement initiatives that support productivity and project delivery.
- Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for regional safety personnel and jobsite teams, connecting safety performance with broader regional operational goals.
- Use audit, inspection, and incident data to identify regional risk trends and drive proactive process improvements before they affect schedule, cost, quality, or field performance.
- Adhere to company standards, policies, and procedures and perform other duties assigned based on the needs of the region.
We'll put each as - .
Now Requirements (What You'll Bring). Extract:
- Minimum of 5 years of related safety experience and training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Bachelor's degree in Safety, Health, Environmental, or a related field preferred; equivalent work experience may be considered.
- Demonstrated experience administering safety programs across multiple projects or jobsites, preferably within utility or construction operations.
- Proven leadership experience supervising, coaching, and developing safety professionals or field teams.
- Strong knowledge of occupational safety practices, incident investigation, corrective-action processes, and regulatory compliance requirements.
- Must maintain a valid driver's license and successfully complete required background screening.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
- No employer sponsorship is offered for this position.
Also Travel Requirements and Physical Qualifications could be included here or separate. Let's decide to include them under Requirements as separate bullet points.
Travel Requirements:
- Travel to project sites and work locations throughout the assigned region is required based on operational and safety needs.
- Must maintain a valid driver's license.
- Availability to respond to emergency situations and support field operations outside standard business hours may be required.
Physical Qualifications:
- Ability to work in outdoor utility-construction environments and varying weather conditions.
- Ability to stand and sit frequently, use hands constantly, and bend, kneel, push, pull, and climb as jobsite conditions require.
- Ability to occasionally lift and carry up to 30 pounds.
- Ability to safely work around moving mechanical equipment, loud environments, and electrical hazards while performing field audits and inspections.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
We'll add these as bullet points under Requirements.
Now Skills & Competencies list:
- Strong persuasive and influencing skills when working with management, line managers, supervisors, and field personnel.
- Ability to organize safety and occupational health material into effective lesson plans and present information to line managers, supervisors, employees, and safety committees.
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines.
- Ability to anticipate and meet internal customer needs while maintaining a high level of professionalism and confidentiality.
- Strong verbal and written communication, organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
- Strong problem identification, root-cause evaluation, and corrective-action follow-through capabilities.
- Ability to analyze safety metrics, audit findings, incident trends, and operational data and translate findings into practical field improvements.
- Ability to work effectively with Operations leadership to balance safety requirements with production, schedule, quality, and project-delivery objectives.
- Preferred Current certification, or active pursuit of certification, as a Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Associate Safety Professional (ASP), Construction Health & Safety Technician (CHST), or Certified Utility Safety Professional (CUSP).
- Formal Root Cause Analysis training.
- Experience supporting electric utility distribution construction or similar field operations.
- Experience leading safety strategy and performance improvement across multiple projects, crews, or geographic locations.
We'll put each as
- .
Now Benefits list (What You'll Get):
- Comprehensive Medical Coverage – Multiple BCBS medical plan options, all with in-network preventive care covered at no cost, the same nationwide provider network, and access to virtual care for primary care, dermatology, general medical needs, and mental health support.
- Prescription Drug Coverage included with all medical plans, plus tools and advocacy support to help manage healthcare costs.
- Dental & Vision Coverage – Dental plans with 100% coverage
About the Role
. For "What You'll Do" corresponds to Responsibilities. UseResponsibilities
. For "What You'll Bring" corresponds to Requirements/Qualifications. Could be Requirements. UseRequirements
. For "Skills & Competencies" -> Skills. UseSkills
. For "Travel Requirements" maybe part of Requirements? Could be separate but not in list; but we could include under Requirements or maybe as its own section? The instruction says prefer few substantive sections over many thin ones. Travel Requirements is specific content; we could include under Requirements or maybe as its own heading "Travel". But they didn't list Travel as example. Might be better to incorporate into Requirements or maybe as a separate section "Travel". However they said include a section ONLY when posting has real specific content for it — never emit a heading followed by filler/placeholder text. Travel Requirements is specific. So we could addTravel
. But they didn't list Travel as example; but they said use for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). The "e.g." implies those are examples, not exclusive list. So we can add Travel as its own heading.
Physical Qualifications maybe part of Requirements or could be its own "Physical Qualifications". Could be included under Requirements. But we could add a separate heading "Physical Qualifications". However they prefer few substantive sections over many thin ones. Might combine Physical Qualifications into Requirements.
What You'll Get corresponds to Benefits. Use Benefits
.
We must not include Pay or Schedule sections because not mentioned.
We must remove boilerplate like Equal Opportunity Employer, etc.
We must preserve all substantive information.
We need to use - for any list of duties/requirements/benefits, and
for prose.
We need to parse the content.
Let's extract sections:
About Us: paragraph(s) describing company.
About the Role: description of role.
Responsibilities: bullet list of duties (What You'll Do). Many sentences each starting with a verb; we can make each as
- .
Requirements: includes "What You'll Bring": bullet list of qualifications (minimum 5 years experience, bachelor's degree preferred, etc). Also includes Travel Requirements and Physical Qualifications maybe.
Skills: bullet list of Skills & Competencies.
Benefits: bullet list of What You'll Get.
We need to ensure we don't repeat job title as heading.
We must not include Job ID/requisition numbers.
We must not include application instructions.
We must not include cookie/navigation/legal/EEO etc.
Now craft HTML.
We'll start with
About Us
...
Then About the Role
...
Then Responsibilities
- ... each duty
Then Requirements
- ... each requirement
Then Skills
- ... each skill
Then Benefits
- ... each benefit
We need to ensure we capture all specifics.
Let's extract About Us text:
"Irby Construction Company has been building infrastructure for the power industry for more than 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. What’s more, Irby has long long-valued tenure. In fact, 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. There is no other way. 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. That means team Irby gets the benefits of the company culture we’re known for along with the stability and resources of a Fortune 500 organization. (NYSE: PWR). Build your career at Irby Construction."
We need to preserve all; we can keep as one paragraph.
About This Role text:
"The Regional Safety Director (Distribution) is responsible for the administration and oversight of multiple project safety programs within a designated distribution region to maintain a safe and healthy work environment. The position leads the rollout and implementation of Corporate Safety Programs, audits field operations for compliance, partners with regional leadership on strategic safety planning, and provides direction and development to assigned safety professionals. This role requires a strong understanding of utility construction safety, the ability to identify and resolve jobsite hazards, and the leadership presence to influence safe work practices across multiple projects and teams. The Regional Safety Director monitors regional safety performance, supports incident investigation and corrective action, and helps align safety performance with operational, production, quality, and project-delivery objectives."
We'll put as paragraph.
Now Responsibilities list (What You'll Do). Let's extract each bullet:
- Administer and oversee multiple project safety programs across the assigned distribution region in accordance with Corporate Safety Programs and applicable requirements.
- Perform audits and inspections of work areas and provide safety expertise in response to identified deficiencies and requests for safety assistance.
- Supervise, coach, guide, and develop assigned Safety Coordinators and other regional safety professionals.
- Audit jobsite safety reports and verify implementation of required safety elements at project locations.
- Conduct and follow up on accident and incident investigations; ensure appropriate corrective actions are identified, documented, communicated, and completed.
- Evaluate Safety Professionals' ability to identify, communicate, and resolve safety issues on the jobsite and provide coaching or development as needed.
- Partner with regional leadership to create and implement strategic safety plans and corrective action plans for assigned areas.
- Identify, document, and recommend resolution of hazardous or potentially hazardous conditions; follow through to verify corrective actions have been completed.
- Compile incident-related data, photographs, documentation, and required forms and reports in accordance with company procedures and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
- Assist with employee, craft, insurance, and regulatory inspection walk-throughs and accompany inspectors when required.
- Support emergency situations as required and assist with auditing or maintaining fire protection and grounding systems.
- Track and report regional safety performance metrics, including TRIR, DART rate, EMR, near-miss trends, and leading indicators, and communicate results to regional and corporate leadership on a regular cadence.
- Partner with regional Operations leadership to align safety initiatives with production schedules, budget, quality goals, and overall operational objectives.
- Monitor and analyze the operational and financial impact of incidents, including workers' compensation claims, experience modification rate, insurance costs, downtime, and related risk factors; recommend corrective actions to reduce recurrence and cost.
- Participate in regional operational reviews to represent safety performance, highlight trends, and recommend continuous-improvement initiatives that support productivity and project delivery.
- Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for regional safety personnel and jobsite teams, connecting safety performance with broader regional operational goals.
- Use audit, inspection, and incident data to identify regional risk trends and drive proactive process improvements before they affect schedule, cost, quality, or field performance.
- Adhere to company standards, policies, and procedures and perform other duties assigned based on the needs of the region.
We'll put each as - .
Now Requirements (What You'll Bring). Extract:
- Minimum of 5 years of related safety experience and training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Bachelor's degree in Safety, Health, Environmental, or a related field preferred; equivalent work experience may be considered.
- Demonstrated experience administering safety programs across multiple projects or jobsites, preferably within utility or construction operations.
- Proven leadership experience supervising, coaching, and developing safety professionals or field teams.
- Strong knowledge of occupational safety practices, incident investigation, corrective-action processes, and regulatory compliance requirements.
- Must maintain a valid driver's license and successfully complete required background screening.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
- No employer sponsorship is offered for this position.
Also Travel Requirements and Physical Qualifications could be included here or separate. Let's decide to include them under Requirements as separate bullet points.
Travel Requirements:
- Travel to project sites and work locations throughout the assigned region is required based on operational and safety needs.
- Must maintain a valid driver's license.
- Availability to respond to emergency situations and support field operations outside standard business hours may be required.
Physical Qualifications:
- Ability to work in outdoor utility-construction environments and varying weather conditions.
- Ability to stand and sit frequently, use hands constantly, and bend, kneel, push, pull, and climb as jobsite conditions require.
- Ability to occasionally lift and carry up to 30 pounds.
- Ability to safely work around moving mechanical equipment, loud environments, and electrical hazards while performing field audits and inspections.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
We'll add these as bullet points under Requirements.
Now Skills & Competencies list:
- Strong persuasive and influencing skills when working with management, line managers, supervisors, and field personnel.
- Ability to organize safety and occupational health material into effective lesson plans and present information to line managers, supervisors, employees, and safety committees.
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines.
- Ability to anticipate and meet internal customer needs while maintaining a high level of professionalism and confidentiality.
- Strong verbal and written communication, organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
- Strong problem identification, root-cause evaluation, and corrective-action follow-through capabilities.
- Ability to analyze safety metrics, audit findings, incident trends, and operational data and translate findings into practical field improvements.
- Ability to work effectively with Operations leadership to balance safety requirements with production, schedule, quality, and project-delivery objectives.
- Preferred Current certification, or active pursuit of certification, as a Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Associate Safety Professional (ASP), Construction Health & Safety Technician (CHST), or Certified Utility Safety Professional (CUSP).
- Formal Root Cause Analysis training.
- Experience supporting electric utility distribution construction or similar field operations.
- Experience leading safety strategy and performance improvement across multiple projects, crews, or geographic locations.
We'll put each as
- .
Now Benefits list (What You'll Get):
- Comprehensive Medical Coverage – Multiple BCBS medical plan options, all with in-network preventive care covered at no cost, the same nationwide provider network, and access to virtual care for primary care, dermatology, general medical needs, and mental health support.
- Prescription Drug Coverage included with all medical plans, plus tools and advocacy support to help manage healthcare costs.
- Dental & Vision Coverage – Dental plans with 100% coverage
for prose. We need to parse the content. Let's extract sections: About Us: paragraph(s) describing company. About the Role: description of role. Responsibilities: bullet list of duties (What You'll Do). Many sentences each starting with a verb; we can make each as
About Us
...
ThenAbout the Role
...
ThenResponsibilities
- ... each duty
Requirements
- ... each requirement
Skills
- ... each skill
Benefits
- ... each benefit