Field Safety Coordinator (Bird Electric)

Job Summary

As the site Field Safety Coordinator you will manage field personnel to ensure compliance with Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) policies, programs, procedures and legislative standards. You will communicate and contribute to the development of site‑based programs, conduct onsite EHS audits and inspections, and provide recommendations for improving EHS performance and creating a NO HARM culture. You will also ensure all personnel and employees are informed of safe working procedures and practices so that they can fulfill their responsibilities and manage required compliance activities.

• Conduct regular safety audits and inspections.
• Drive safety policies and procedures.
• Support safety training and education to employees.
• Monitor compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Investigate accidents and incidents to determine root causes.
• Support audits, incident investigations, and Root Cause Analysis of Near Misses and incidents to ensure safe work procedures are being followed in respect to company policy, OHSA, EPA, DOT, client/company policy, and applicable regulatory state and federal laws within the specified area where work is performed.
• Create and maintain safety documentation and reports.
• Work with management to identify and mitigate workplace hazards.
• Coordinate emergency response drills and training.
• Stay updated with industry safety trends and regulations.
• Advise on the selection and use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Review customer permit systems, including requirements for site posting of permits, LOTO, Hot Work, Confined Space procedures, and Bird Electric lift plans.
• Assist case management, follow up and coordinate injured employee reporting.

• Able to travel extensively to and from projects and various assignments.
• Willingness to work holidays, weekends and overtime as required by assignment.
• All applicants must complete pre‑employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include background checks, drug screening and motor vehicle record searches, in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Safety and health certification;
  Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• 3+ years in a construction environment.
• Preferred
  
  Skills:
  • Knowledge of safety and health standards and practices.
  • Knowledge of company substance abuse policies and procedures.
  • Knowledge of worker’s compensation policies and procedures.
  • Knowledge of construction contracting strategies and contract administration.
  • Knowledge of company safety and health consultation capabilities and ability to perform as a consultant.
  • Ability to perform first aid/medical functions.
  • Communication skills.
  • Word processing and spreadsheet computer software programs.
  • Ability to write detailed reports.
  • Human relations skills.
  • Conflict management skills.
  • Ability to interface effectively with client and government officials.

• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Certification.
• OSHA 10‑hour certification.

• Lift and carry heavy items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Stand, kneel, bend, stoop, move, and walk long distances in and around confined, cluttered places, and uneven areas.
• See and hear naturally or with correction.
• Full range of motion and flexibility consistent with job duties.
• Use hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls according to procedure.
• Repetitive movement.
• May work above 5 feet in height.
• Climb and maintain balance on steel framework, stairs, ladders, and scaffolds.
• Work up to a 12‑hour shift doing hard physical labor in varying temperature extremes and other outside conditions.

• Typical construction site environment: cramped work spaces and awkward positions.
• Very hot (above 90°F) or very cold (below 32°F) temperatures; exposure to dust, wind, snow, rain, etc.
• Extremely bright or low lighting conditions.
• Sounds and noise levels that may be distracting or uncomfortable.
• Work around hazardous equipment.
• Typical office environment.
• This position is considered a safety sensitive position.

• Collaborates.
• Communicates effectively.
• Courage.
• Directs work.
• Instills trust.
• Interpersonal savvy.
• Organizational savvy.

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