Safety Coordinator

About Us

Irby Construction Company has been building infrastructure for the power industry for more than 75 years. Our business values and performance‑driven mindset guide our actions. Our approach to work starts with safety, puts people first, seeks to innovate, and promises to perform.

Irby is proud of its inclusive work environment, family‑oriented culture, excellent benefits, and clear pathways for career growth. We strive to provide every employee with clear expectations and opportunities for advancement. Irby has long‑valued tenure: many of our executive leaders began their careers in the field with us. When you join our team you join an established firm centered around its people.

Teamwork is how we work. Pride and brotherhood run strong among our crews.

Irby Construction is a wholly‑owned subsidiary of Quanta Services, giving us the stability and resources of a Fortune 500 organization (NYSE: PWR).

Build your career at Irby Construction.

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. The candidate should also have in‑depth knowledge of all applicable OSHA codes and standards. This job opening is for Georgia.

• Measure Field Managements work to ensure it is performed safely according to specifications.
• Adhere to all Company Safety policies while 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 of equipment, tools, vehicles, working conditions and procedures are 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.
• Remove defective equipment or equipment not meeting safety requirements from service.
• Use 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, safety equipment, placards, signs, warning labels, and current inspection labels.
• Coordinate 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 the Superintendent or Project Manager.
• 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 meetings, daily job briefings, and tailgate safety meetings as needed.
• Work in conjunction with the project safety committee to investigate safety violations, accidents, and near‑miss incidents, determine root causes, and coordinate with project and senior management to develop corrective and/or preventative measures.
• Perform job hazard analyses 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.

• May be required to relocate as work requirements demand.
• Adhere to all Company Safety and Health Policies.
• May work in storm restoration operations to rebuild and/or repair damaged power systems.
• May attend training classes or seminars to gather knowledge of new processes, safety regulations, and/or refresher training.
• Work 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…