Safety Coordinator

About the role

Prism Electric is one of the most successful open-shop electrical contractors in the region, proudly serving Texas and Oklahoma. Headquartered in Garland, Prism has built a reputation for excellence in every area of electrical construction from design-build projects to large-scale industrial, commercial, government, and institutional developments. Our success is powered by our people. With world-class technical experts, long-standing industry relationships, and a commitment to innovation, Prism Electric continues to deliver exceptional results and drive the future of electrical construction. When you join Prism, you’re not just building projects, you’re building a career with one of the industry’s most respected teams.

Responsibilities

• Support Crew Foreman/General Foremen in development of Job Hazard Analyses.
• Evaluate effectiveness of safety programs through daily field walks.
• Regulatory compliance and audit oversight.
• Meet regularly with field personnel and support in the development of project specific corrective action plans to address safety issues and concerns.
• Provide regular feedback to project leadership in a constructive manner on needed areas for safety improvement and recognition.
• Provide coaching and mentoring for employees exhibiting unsafe behaviors and provide recognition for employees exhibiting safe behaviors.
• Assist with delivery of jobsite specific safety orientations for new employees joining the project, as applicable.
• Assist and co-facilitate safety training, testing for all employees.
• Support Project Leadership in the completion of incident investigations.
• Facilitate all injury/illness cases.
• Perform periodic evaluations of power tools and equipment (i.e. scissor lifts, forklifts, fall protection, laser levelers, etc.) to ensure equipment is maintained in good working order, as applicable.
• Monitor and evaluate CEI/Subcontractor compliance with applicable rules and regulations, and project safety requirements.
• Support Project Leadership in the development and execution of weekly toolbox safety meetings.
• Attend the assigned safety meetings each morning: Ensure that meetings are taking place daily. Audit for continuity of topics to be discussed. Evaluate the participation of the crew and/or whether the foreman gave them an opportunity to do so. Evaluate meetings and provide feedback to Project Leadership on effectiveness.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of the Flex & Stretch Program. Ensure Foremen, GF and Superintendents are evaluating the SPTP and giving appropriate coaching as needed.

Requirements

• 2- or 4-year college degree desired, preferably in environmental health and safety discipline.
• 1 - 3 years of construction safety experience (electrical safety experience preferred).
• OSHA 30 Construction required (OSHA 50 is a plus).
• Understanding electrical industry consensus standards such as NFPA, NESC, ASTM, and ANSI.
• Experience with construction workforce desired.
• CPR/FA Certified (Trainer Preferred).
• Ability to work independently, strong communication skills with the ability to influence behaviors.
• Proficient in using a computer and Microsoft Office.
• Bi-lingual desired.
• The job requires working in all elements, depending on job location, time of year, heat, cold, and rain. Wear personal protective equipment (hard hat, safety glasses always), respirator when required.
• Able to work 8 -10 hours per day, 40 hours per week, and overtime as required and night shifts.
• Includes crawling, standing, stooping, bending, crouching, kneeling, sitting, reaching, able to routinely lift heavy objects more than 50 pounds and pushing and pulling of objects is required.
• Repetitive use of arms, hands, and fingers.
• Physical work is a primary part (more than 70%) of the job.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Accident and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Basic and Voluntary Life Insurance
• 401K with Company Match
• PTO
• Paid Holidays
• Referral Bonus Program
• Electrical Schooling paid for with other educational opportunities available.