Safety Coordinator

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Safety Coordinator position is an entry-level training program designed to introduce the Safety Coordinator to the electrical construction industry as well as to safety. This position will complete a six-month field rotation where they will gain valuable hands-on project experience. After the successful completion of the field rotation, the Safety Coordinator will rotate into Safety Operations where they will be introduced to safety techniques vital MYR's operations and project success.

ABOUT YOU

• Act as a liaison between management, outside local safety agencies, and insurance carriers
• Assist with the coordination with district operation personnel to establish safety standards
• Create a system for communicating safety and health issues to include: · General employee/department safety meetings · Formal safety training for safe work practices · Posting of various safety communications · Development of a safety suggestion system
• Coordinate, monitor, and provide technical support for district safety committees
• Coordinate and conduct periodic job site visits of all crews to identify unsafe work conditions and practices
• Document and communicate site visit information
• Coordinate other supplemental inspections whenever new processes, equipment, substances, or previously unrecognized hazards are found to be present
• Verify that corrective measures are completed, including recommendations of the safety committee, insurance carrier, and/or other safety consultant
• Review and complete corrective actions for all injury and illness investigation reports
• Regular and predictable attendance
• Other duties as assigned
• Essential functions of this position are to be performed in a Company-designated office or field location
• Understand and comply with the Company’s Code of Business Conduct and Ethics and other industry-specific professional and ethical conduct standards, if applicable

Principal Skills

• Successful completion of a 6-month company field rotation
• Knowledge and understanding of OSHA and other industry related safety regulations is required
• Ability to travel into the field, job site visits and available for extended travel periods
• Ability to tolerate inclement weather (hot, cold, wet, snow etc)
• Proficiency working with Microsoft Suite items to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook as well as Adobe, Photoshop
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written

Qualifications

• Prior experience in the field as a Journeyman Lineman working with (overhead) transmission and distribution line construction or construction is beneficial but not required

Preferred Education

• Bachelors degree in Occupational Health or Environmental Health and Safety is required
• Safety-related credentials (i.e. OSHA 501, OTI certifications, etc.) are preferred but not mandatory
• Safety or related technical undergraduate degree preferred (such as CSP, OSHA 500/510 a plus) but not mandatory

WHAT WE OFFER

Position may be subject to pre-employment screening, which may include background check and drug testing. Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process, contact our Employment Hotline at 1-855-635-1321.

MYR Group, Inc. and our subsidiaries are proud to be Equal Opportunity Employers. We promote diversity of thought, culture, and background, which connects our family of brands. We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals and in which personnel processes are merit-based and applied without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, or other protected characteristics. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

MYR Group does not sponsor applicants for work visas. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer.

MYR Group, Inc. and our subsidiaries do not work with any third-party recruiters or agencies without a valid signed agreement and partnership with the Corporate Talent Acquisition Team.