Safety Coordinator

About Us

With over 18 years of expertise at the forefront of the communications and construction industries, Taylor’s Construction, Inc. builds networks that fuel communities and drive innovation.  From planning to execution to meeting budgets and deadlines, we excel in the intricate deployment of ariel and underground networks, maximizing efficiency and minimizing disruption. Whether it’s high speed-fiber optic installations, complex underground networks, or ensuring reliable connections to every doorstep, Taylor’s Construction Inc. delivers.  We thrive on challenges, turning ambitious projects into success stories with our expertise in fiber optic technology and meticulous project management.  Taylor’s Construction Inc., empowers businesses, homes, and entire communities with robust connectivity solutions.

About this Role

Taylor’s Construction, a Quanta Services Company, is searching for a Safety Coordinator to join our team in Chilhowie, VA and will support the VA/WV territories.

The Safety Coordinator will be responsible for securing a safe environment and culture, ensuring our teams and everyone we come into contact with gets home safely everyday. With a focus on delivering for our customers at the highest quality and service, we need smart, dedicated individuals that take pride in their work and have the savvy to thrive in a rapidly growing environment.

What You'll Do

• Provide advice and counseling about regulatory compliance with safety, health and environmental laws, codes, regulations, standards, and the related Company requirements.
• Conduct field safety audits to assure safety compliance from employees and subcontractors.
• Inspect workplace facilities, including tools, equipment, and machinery, to identify and correct deficiencies or potential hazards, and to ensure compliance with safety and regulatory requirements.
• Assist management in the investigation of safety related damage incidents, employee injuries or occupational illnesses, and motor vehicle accidents to determine a root cause and contributing factors.
• Develop mitigation measures and corrective actions for the objective findings of observation and inspection deficiencies, incident investigations, and like-industry experience to reduce the risk of hazards from recurring.
• Write detailed reports on incident and illness investigations.
• Conduct or facilitate safety training and education programs to supervisory and field employees through formal training classes, weekly safety meetings, or other venues.
• Administer training, safety recordkeeping, and documentation for compliance to safety training policies and requirements in the assigned area of responsibility.
• Recommend safe work processes and demonstrate personal protective equipment safety features that will reduce employees' exposure to workplace and environmental hazards.
• Assist and or conduct new hire orientations.
• Ensure tools, equipment, materials, vehicles, and technical instruments are fit-for-purpose, functional, calibrated, and the appropriate protective equipment, methods, guard, management systems are in place to reduce or eliminate the risk of employee injuries or illnesses.

What You'll Bring

• Associate degree, or equivalent related work experience of 5 or more years.
• Knowledge of construction industry standards.
• Knowledge of 1926 and 1910 OSHA Regulations, laws, legal codes, formal interpretations, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and procedures.
• Ability to monitor/assess safety performance of self, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective actions.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.

What You'll Get

As a Quanta Services employee, you'll be offered a wide range of benefits to fit your needs.

• 401(k) with immediate matching and vesting
• Fully comprehensive benefits packages; Medical, Dental, Vision
  • Your choice of PPO, HSA, FSA
• Short term and long-term benefits
• Employee discounts on consumer goods

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. We prohibit all types of discrimination and are committed to providing access and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities. For additional information or if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview, or hiring processes or to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact us the Company’s Human Resources department.