Field Health & Safety Coordinator

About Us

Potelco, Inc., a subsidiary of Quanta Services, Inc.(NYSE : PWR), was founded in 1965. We specialize in engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) services, which include designing, estimating, material acquisition, project management, construction, emergency power restoration, system maintenance, and similar services.

Our expertise is in power, transmission, distribution, and substation projects. We are a leading full-service provider of power infrastructure, construction, and support services in utility and energy contracting throughout the Pacific Northwest and neighboring states.

We are proud to be working with some of the region’s largest energy companies as we continue to modernize their electric systems, move towards de-carbonization, and maintain thousands of miles of overhead and underground lines serving millions of residential and commercial customers.

We uphold high safety, productivity, and reliability standards as we work with our customers to provide both current and strategic, forward-thinking energy infrastructure, delivery, and solutions.

About this Role

Potelco, Inc is looking to add a Field Health & Safety Coordinator to its growing team in Hubbard, OR.

The Field Health & Safety Coordinator is responsible for supporting, facilitating and engaging the principles of the corporate safety program.

The Field Safety Coordinator supports the Field Operations staff by providing critical information and guidance regarding safe work procedures, work place safety regulations, corporate policies and adopted best practices.

They conduct job site observations, guide workers through complicated safe work practices, educate employees on safety regulations, policies and procedures, identify hazards, suggest methods of hazard mitigation, respond to emergency situations, investigate incidents, provide reports and communicate information critical to the prevention of accidents, injuries and near misses.

Salary for this role is a range of $75,000-$100,000

What You'll Do

• Conducts job site safety observations
• Implements compliance measures for safety standards, best practices, safe work procedures and safety policies
• Provides guidance and education on safe work procedures, best practices, regulations, policies and use of safety equipment
• Engages with critical stakeholders to ensure execution of the principles of the safety program
• Communicates with site staff and management to ensure a full understanding of the expectations of the safety program.
• Conducts and completes incident investigations
• Facilitates, Develops and Delivers training
• Assist with the development of JHA’s
• Completes site observation reports, investigation reports and near miss reports
• Attends Safety meetings
• Promotes a total safety culture
• Supports corporate safety initiatives

Secondary Job Responsibilities :

• Responds to emergencies
• Represents company at on-site regulatory inspections
• Escorts visitors on job sites
• Conducts new hire orientations
• Attends relevant conferences, meetings, training etc. appropriate for the position
• Responds to emergency call out, storm duty, and other applicable emergency response demands as assigned
• Other duties as assigned

What You'll Bring

• Bachelors degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Occupational Safety, or equivalent.
• Interest within utilities and construction.
• Must be willing to travel, short-term.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from other managers, clients, customers, and local permitting agencies.
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office suite, with strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Must pass mandatory drug and alcohol screening(s).
• A valid state drivers license

What You'll Get

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and / or gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and / or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.