Safety Coordinator, Powhatan

Since 1936, we’ve been the Best Choice in utility engineering and construction. Safety is our top priority and is key in everything we do. We’re industry professionals driven by high performance for our customers and each other. Interested in joining our Team? Description T eam Fishel , the Best Choice in Utility Construction since 1936, is hiring a Safety Coordinator for our Richmond, VA based operation. The responsibilities for this position include promoting Team Fishel's Accident-Free culture, assisting our Teammates to learn and implement company safety policies, coaching crews on safe work habits, conducting Safety Assessments on project sites, and participating in accident investigation and root cause analysis if necessary. Responsibilities Oversees training and implementation of company policies and programs meant to mitigate risk and protect Teammates from health and safety risks Creates and delivers safety training programs educating Teammates on safe working practices Provides field leadership with weekly safety / training reports Completes Safety Assessments on project sites, debriefs findings, and provides coaching to crews Ensures appropriate investigation of and response to accidents or injuries Contributes to safety planning, direction, and goal setting for safety programs Tracks and reports on safety metrics to identify trends, strengths, and areas for improvement Promotes our safety culture and value of being Accident Free; develops a partnership with field crews Requirements & Qualifications 3+ years of experience in the construction safety industry, knowledge of utility construction (including electric, natural gas, and telecommunications) required Candidates should possess advanced accreditation in safety, including OSHA 30-hour, First Aid/CPR, Smith System Driving Trainer certification is a plus Ability to perform onsite safety audits and document findings Must be an effective communicator and coach; familiar with MS Office and Google Workspace Bilingual in Spanish is highly preferred Ability to travel within the state of Virginia to provide support to crews and area offices Team Fishel offers excellent industry training and a career development path for our Teammates. Competitive pay and benefits, including health insurance, 401k, and a company profit sharing plan! Join Team Fishel, your future and your team. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. Team Fishel is an equal opportunity employer. Minorities/Females/Disability/Protected Veteran EEO Policy Privacy Notice for California Applicants (Español ) #J-18808-Ljbffr