Safety Coordinator

SAFETY COORDINATOR

The Safety Coordinator plays an important role in assisting our safety team to ensure a safe working environment for all workers on construction sites throughout our service areas. Your primary responsibility will be to support various team members in implementing and overseeing safety programs, policies, and procedures to minimize the risk of accidents and injuries. This role will also require administrative support including creating safety documents, training, and briefings, scheduling training and meetings as well as reviewing safety audits for accuracy and correct filing. Below is a brief overview of the key responsibilities and tasks of a Safety Coordinator at O'Connell Electric Company.

Core Responsibilities:

• Perform job-site safety visits and audits.

• Participate in incident analysis record keeping.

• Create job project-specific safety plans.

• Track and analyze safety performance indicators.

• Identify hazardous conditions and develop mitigation steps.

• Deliver new hire orientation and safety training.

• Develop safety education material.

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders on safety related initiatives.

• Stay current on industry trends and best practices.

• Participate in training and career development opportunities.

Key Competencies for Success:

• Ability to work independently.

• Strong interpersonal skills, with an ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

• Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.

• Ability to think critically and reason through safety challenges.

• Ability to hold difficult conversations with leadership when necessary.

• Professional integrity with commitment to maintaining confidentiality.

• Willingness to work in inclement weather as necessary.

• Willingness to work nights and weekends as necessary.

• Willingness to travel as necessary.

• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.

• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 is required and ability to create effective PowerPoint Presentations.

• Strong presentation and training skills required.

• Strong technical aptitude to learn and master company specific programs is required.

Required Education and Credentials:

• Minimum of a High School diploma or GED.

• One to three years' experience in commercial general and/or electrical construction, or utility safety experience is preferred.

• OSHA and/or NFPA course work or certifications is preferred.

• Ability and desire to obtain safety accreditations such as Certified Safety Professional (CSP,) Construction, Health and Safety Technician (CHST) or Certified Utility Safety Professional (CUSP).

Compensation:

The minimum and maximum annual salary that O'Connell Electric Company, Inc. believes in good faith to be accurate for this position at the time of this posting is between $58,500 to 70,000 annually.

It is important to O'Connell Electric that potential candidates for this position understand that compensation depends on numerous factors including the geographic location where the role will be performed, skills required, experience, complexity, travel, and market rate. O'Connell Electric aims to reward performance and attract top talent with competitive, fair pay and benefits. Please note that the top of the salary range represents exceptional, and/or senior-level positions, that meets all required qualifications. Actual offers take candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience into account.

Equal Opportunity:

O'Connell Electric is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. O'Connell Electric affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.