Safety Coordinator

Job Summary

Safety Coordinator, responsible for implementing, administering, maintaining and coordinating all IES safety policies and programs including safety training and inspections for the assigned project and others as needed. Ensures compliance with all IES and Site/Customer safety policies and procedures, as well as Federal and State standards. Develops and manages Safety/Health initiatives aimed at preventing and eliminating occupational incidents, injuries and illnesses.

EMT or higher credentials strongly preferred.

• Fully support all IES and Site/Customer safety policies, procedures and programs and Federal and State standards.
• Ensure implementation and compliance with IES Safety Policies, Procedures and Programs within the Communications Division and Site/Customer Site Specific Policies, Procedures and Programs.
• Perform safety presentations and develop related training as required.
• Schedule and perform documented jobsite safety audits/inspections to determine compliance with all IES and Site/Customer safety policies and federal, state safety standards.
• Oversee and maintain activities involving confined space entry and related documentation or training requirements.
• Identify potential hazards, develop safety action plans to correct non‑compliance issues and work with operations and management for implementation.
• Develop processes and plans to reduce or eliminate hazards and safety incidents.
• Deliver safety new employee orientation (NEO), OSHA 10/30 hour and other safety training as needed and/or required by IES, Site/Customer, OSHA, state or local safety standards.
• Coordinate safety training for management and field personnel in accident prevention techniques and compliance with IES safety policies, procedures and programs and federal and state standards.
• Prepare written reports and summaries regarding safety audits, investigations and issues.
• Conduct and coordinate root cause investigations on recordable incidents, near misses and vehicle incidents and utilize analysis to help implement corrective actions.
• Participate in and lead OSHA inspection processes as defined in the IES Safety Manual Section 18.
• Prepare and maintain safety related records and reports.
• Teach, counsel and mentor all stakeholders to uphold the IES Safety Culture.
• Coordinate activities with and support site management.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

• Must be self‑motivated, positive in approach, professional and lead others to implement project process improvements.
• Must promote company culture and mission to all employees, vendors, clients and business partners.
• Must act as the company liaison for interface with customer, vendor, contractor, and IES representatives.
• Must possess proven problem solving and critical thinking skills and the ability to effectively read, write and give oral presentations.
• Must be able to travel within the branch territory and/or regional territory as needed.
• Must possess manual dexterity, flexibility and visual acuity to perform inspection functions (walking, climbing, squatting, lifting, bending).
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs and distinguish all applicable codes, colors and symbols correctly.
• Maintaining body equilibrium and agility to prevent falling when walking, standing, crouching, ascending or descending stairs.
• Bending the body at the waist, the legs at the knees, and extending arms and hands in any direction repetitively.
• Must possess the ability to learn the company and customer computer systems.
• Regular and reliable job attendance required.

• Must possess at least a High School diploma or GED equivalency;
  Associate degree or higher preferred.
• EMT or higher credentials preferred.
• Must have a minimum of five (3) years’ experience in construction safety, preferably in the telecommunications or electrical industry.
• Knowledge of OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Safety and Health Regulations for Construction.
• Knowledge and experience with Confined Space Entry Standards  Subpart AA preferred.
• Current status as an authorized OSHA OTI 500 Construction Outreach Trainer.
• CHST (Construction Health/Safety…