Safety Coordinator

SAFETY COORDINATOR

O’Connell Electric Company is seeking a Safety Coordinator to support our Syracuse and Albany worksites.  Frequent travel is required with some occasional overnight. This role may require fluctuating working hours; some evening and weekend work will be required.  Must have a valid driver’s license and pass the Company Driver qualification requirement.

The Safety Coordinator plays a vital role in assisting our safety team to ensure a safe working environment for all workers on construction sites throughout our service areas. Our Safety Team at O’Connell supports and monitors safety performance at client construction sites throughout our service areas. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each core responsibility. The key competencies listed below represent minimum necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Core Responsibilities:

• Implementing and overseeing safety programs, policies, and procedures to minimize the risk of accidents and injuries. Perform job-site safety visits and audits.
• Creating safety documents, training, and briefings, scheduling training and meetings as well as reviewing safety audits for accuracy and correct filing.
• Participate in incident analysis record keeping.
• Create job project-specific safety plans.
• 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 people 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 the workforce and 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.
• Basic understanding of applicable safety standards.
• 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).

Computer Skills:

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite/Microsoft 365 is required.
• The ability to develop PowerPoint or equivalent presentations.
• Strong technical aptitude to learn and master company specific programs is required.

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 $62,500 to $74,000.

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, which meet all required qualifications. Actual offers take the candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience into account.

Equal Opportunity:

O’Connell is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable state and federal non-discrimination laws. The Company will recruit, hire, train and promote all persons without regard to race, color, creed, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, citizenship or immigration status, military or veteran status, or any other protected class in accordance with applicable federal, state, or local laws.