Safety Coordinator

About the role

A Safety Coordinator for Irby Construction Company should possess a minimum of three (3) years of experience in the Safety and/or Training field and a minimum of two (2) years of continuous Electric Transmission and/or Substation construction and maintenance experience. Such an employee should also have in-depth knowledge of all applicable OSHA codes and standards.

Responsibilities

• Measures Field Managers' work to ensure 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, placards, signs, warning labels, and current inspection labels.
• Collaborates 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, correct issues and report to Superintendent or Project Management.
• Coordinates with project supervision to develop a project safety committee and acts as the facilitator on that committee.
• Schedules weekly project safety meetings, daily job briefings, and tailgate safety meetings as needed.
• Works in conjunction with project safety committee to investigate safety violations, accidents, and near-miss incidents, determine root causes 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.

Requirements

This job opening is for Georgia.

Qualifications

May be required to relocate as work requirements demand.

Skills

Adheres to all Company Safety and Health Policies

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision

Pay

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Schedule

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