Safety Coordinator

About the role

A Safety Coordinator for Irby Construction Company (Legend Foundation Services) 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 Powerline Foundation Installation/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.
• Observe employees at work and document both positive and constructive feedback on safety behavior using company forms and check sheets.
• Compile crew observation forms, vehicle and equipment forms and submit documents to project supervision and the corporate safety department at required intervals.
• Ensure 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.
• Inspect 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.
• Use as a guide all appropriate federal, state and company manuals to determine regulatory and policy compliance.
• Inspect 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.
• Coverage of site inspections when safety policy noncompliance or unsafe behavior is observed, correct issues and report to Superintendent or Project Management.
• Coordinate with project supervision to develop a project safety committee and act as the facilitator on that committee.
• Coordinate with project supervision to schedule weekly project safety meeting, daily job briefing, and tailgate safety meeting as needed.
• Work in conjunction with project safety committee to investigate safety violations, accidents and near miss incidents, determine root cause 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 coordinate with all levels of project supervision to eliminate, guard, and protect employees, customers, and the general public from recognized hazards.
• Follow all policies and procedures.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of Safety Leadership preferred
• COSS and OSHA 30 required
• Experience in Drilled Tier Froundation preferred
• Bilingual in Spanish a requirement

Qualifications

• May be required to relocate as work requirements demand.
• Adheres to all Company Safety and Health Policies
• Works with limited supervision.
• Lifting and handling materials up to 60 pounds unassisted.
• Walking and working across uneven terrain.
• Climbing on and off large trucks and equipment.
• Exposure to hot and cold weather conditions.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401K