Project Safety Coordinator

About the role

The Project Safety Coordinator supports crews, foremen, operators, and project managers across multiple powerline projects. This role reinforces Irby's Ownership of Safety culture, integrates safety into daily execution, and drives hazard recognition, incident prevention, training, and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and reinforce Irby's Ownership of Safety culture across active jobsites.
• Embed safety planning into daily operations, from pre-job planning through completion or final energization.
• Coach crews to identify hazards in real time and take corrective action without disrupting safe production.
• Lead tailgate talks, site meetings, and on-the-job safety training.
• Manage incident investigations, root cause analysis, reporting, and corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate documentation and support compliance with OSHA and client requirements.
• Partner with field leadership to improve safe work practices and reduce operational risk.

Requirements

• 5+ years of field safety or leadership experience in transmission powerline construction, distribution powerline construction, or closely related heavy construction work.
• Strong communication and leadership skills with field credibility.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams.
• Experience with safety reporting systems, digital documentation, and compliance records.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel within Florida or surrounding states.

Preferred Qualifications

• First Aid/CPR/AED and Bloodborne Pathogens Trainer certification.
• OSHA #500 Professional Certification: CHST, STS, STSC, CUSP, COSS, or similar safety credential.
• Hands-on experience supporting energized work environments and high-risk utility construction tasks.

Benefits

• Vacation
• Holidays
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• 401K

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Hours are flexible to accommodate project needs.