Field Safety Coordinator, Telecommunications

About the role

TAK Broadband is seeking an EHSQ Coordinator to support operations across multiple sites in Tennessee and Arkansas. The role involves routine inspections, root cause analysis, and safety meetings, with a focus on integrating EHS with QA to enhance safety and quality.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine inspections and audits, including daily informal site observations and bi-weekly formal documented reviews
• Lead root cause analyses (RCA) for all incidents, ensuring thorough documentation is completed and submitted in accordance with requirements
• Recognize and evaluate potential risks associated with underground utilities, aerial operations, warehouse, and transportation-related activities
• Audit and assess the likelihood and impact of potential incidents stemming from identified hazards and implement appropriate controls to mitigate or eliminate risks
• Develop safety meeting materials and issue alerts based on field observations and site visits
• Facilitate or ensure completion of safety meetings in alignment with company standards and expectations
• Support the implementation of company policies and training programs, including HSE initiatives, emergency response planning, incident prevention programs, and regulatory compliance efforts
• Collaborate effectively with corporate leadership, regional teams, and safety personnel to align safety initiatives with organizational goals and policies
• Work closely with management and employees to promote a proactive safety culture focused on hazard recognition and risk reduction
• Coordinate care for injured employees by arranging transportation to designated medical providers and ensuring accurate communication with healthcare personnel regarding the worker’s condition
• Provide guidance on adherence to applicable health, safety, and environmental laws, regulations, and standards
• Verify employees are adequately trained in topics such as PPE, safe work practices, and first aid/CPR training
• Complete additional duties including data reporting, PPE management, onboarding support, and monthly equipment inspections
• Travel to sites throughout the assigned territory +/- 50% annually

Requirements

• 2+ years telecommunications construction, safety or related field experience required (Must have worked for a telecommunications wireless/cable/internet company)
• Previous leadership experience a plus
• Bilingual a plus (English/Spanish)
• Previous experience with Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent customer service, time management, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills
• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with internal and external customers
• Ability to give feedback; positive and negative when needed
• Capacity to learn, adapt to change, and become proficient quickly
• Manage stress, exercise self-control, adhere to company policies, and uphold the mission of the organization
• Valid government-issued photo ID for verification; a driver’s license is required if the role involves driving
• Passing of all pre-employment requirements (MVR, Background Check, Drug Screen)