Health & Safety Coordinator

Job Summary:

• The Health and Safety Coordinator (Coordinator) is a contracted position supporting project work for a limited duration in the Client Projects and Construction (P&C) Department.
• The Coordinator will provide Safety oversight on a particular P&C project or projects with the goal of driving positive Safety performance.
• The Products of these projects include various construction and modification activities inside energized stations, on public Rights of Way, and at other varied Client sites.
• The personnel involved in these projects include Client Employees, Contractor Workers, and Vendor Workers.

Responsibilities:

• Provide Safety oversight on a particular project or projects.
• Develop, foster, and maintain a culture where Safety is the number one core commitment.
• Develop, foster, and maintain a culture where all other Client core commitments (Integrity, Continuous Improvement, Diversity & Inclusion, and Customer Service) are practiced.
• Ensure all project personnel are conducting work in a safe manner.
• Ensure all project personnel are conducting work in compliance with all applicable federal, state, local, and Client regulations and requirements.
• Ensure Contractor Workers are conducting work in compliance with their company Health and Safety policies to include their Site Specific Health and Safety Plan (HASP) for the project site.
• Assist project personnel by interpreting and explaining existing regulations and requirements.
• Assist in the implementation of new DP&C safety requirements and procedures.
• Ensure Contractors provide a HASP prior to the start of work on a project.
• Review HASPs to ensure they include all pertinent and necessary safety information based on the project Product of work.
• Ensure Contractors provide a Job Hazard Analyses (JHA) in their HASP for every construction activity prior to the start of work.
• Review JHAs to ensure they contain appropriate control measures for all recognized hazards associated with the activity.
• Ensure Contractors update JHAs as work progresses with additional hazards and control measures identified during work.
• Ensure Contractors provide a crane lift plan for all crane lift activities prior to the start of work.
• Review lift plans to ensure they contain all information required by OSHA and Client to safely perform the lift.
• Attend Tailboards to receive and provide timely and applicable safety information.
• Ensure Contractors are reviewing the JHAs corresponding the daily activities at the Tailboard.
• Conduct documented Job Site Observations of ongoing work to proactively identify safety issues and make on the spot corrections.
• Analyze Job Site Observation data to proactively identify safety issue trends and take actions to reverse the trend.
• In the event of a project incident, work to make the site safe, report the incident to all necessary parties in a timely manner, lead or participate in the investigation process, lead or participate in the development of corrective action plans, and ensure that all corrective action plans are implemented appropriately.
• Lead or participate in Safety related task forces, working groups, and special projects.
• Lead or participate in meetings with key project personnel to discuss project Safety performance and create or review Safety plans for upcoming conditions or events.
• Comply with established DP&C Safety and other operating rules, procedures, and guidelines.
• Maintain effective communication and a positive working relationship with all project personnel.
• Actively engage with all project personnel to ensure all Safety expectations are understood and met.
• Utilize the Stop the Job Policy if any hazardous conditions are present.

Position Requirements:

Education and Certifications Required:

• Bachelor Degree in Safety, Environmental and/or Emergency Management technical area or equivalent electric and/or gas utility construction experience.
• Safety professional experience or equivalent.

Education and Certifications Desired:

• BCSP CHST, USOLN CUSP, or similar professional safety certification.

Skills and Abilities Required:

• Work outdoors in all types of weather and environmental conditions.
• Foster an inclusive work environment and respect all aspects of diversity.
• Possess strong oral and written communication skills and an ability to effectively interact with peers and various levels of management.
• Operate office equipment such as computer, tablet, telephone, cell phone, fax machine, copier, etc.
• Possess basic skills in the operations and functions of technological devices including but not limited to Windows applications, Excel, Word, Outlook and Internet Explorer.
• Work independently.
• Prepared to work OT as needed.
• Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and personal vehicle for commuting to and from jobsites.
• CPR/First Aid trained but not required.