Overview

Verde Electric was founded in 1993 and performs work for federal, state, county, and private entities. We specialize in the construction of transportation systems for railroad and airport infrastructure including fiber optics, traction power, copper communications, electrical distribution, CCTV, and life safety systems among others.

We are currently seeking a Safety Coordinator who are hands on, eager for knowledge, and critical thinkers to join our growing company as part of a multi-discipline team.

Description

1. Report directly to the Safety Manager for the duration of the Contract to manage safety and security matters at that Work Site. The Safety Coordinators shall be independent of the physical construction effort and shall be available full-time to fulfill the requirements of the Contract. The Safety Coordinators shall have the authority to stop Work if they determine that Unsafe Conditions are present.
2. Safety Coordinator shall be responsible for the safe performance of all those under their jurisdiction, shall inform such employees of all potential hazards before they begin Work, and shall promptly advise their immediate supervisor of any employees who resist correction and/or fail to improve their unsafe work practices.
3. Safety Coordinator Responsibilities.
4. Report to the Safety Manager for daily Work activities.
5. Perform safety checks.
6. Document any safety findings and corrective actions taken.
7. Complete Daily Safety Reports.
8. Document any near misses or accidents.
9. Communicate with all designated Competent Persons before, during, and after completion of their work shifts.
10. Safety Coordinator Qualifications. The Safety Coordinators must meet all qualifications set forth below:
11. NYCT, SIR LIRR, MNR, Amtrak Track Safety trained as appropriate.
12. A minimum of ninety (90) days prior ROW experience including flagging and diversions of service.
13. Successful completion of the 40-hour NYC-Department of Buildings Site Safety Manager Course and license.
14. Successful completion of the 30-hour OSHA Construction Safety & Health (29 CFR 1926) Course.
15. Active member of American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP).
16. Minimum two (2) years of safety or safety-related experience.
17. Familiarity with the type of work being performed.
18. Competent to instruct on-site personnel.
19. Able to read, write, and speak English fluently.
20. Possess and maintain a current State of New York or State of Connecticut (as appropriate) Asbestos Inspectors License.
21. Possess and maintain a current C-3/C-5 Supervisor / Competent Person Training for De-leading of Industrial Structures Certificate.
22. Training. The Safety Coordinators shall receive a minimum of six (6) hours of relevant safety training courses on a yearly basis for the duration of the Contract.
23. The Safety Coordinators shall exclusively be responsible for safety matters related to the Work Site for which they are appointed and shall not have any other responsibilities associated with this Contract.

Location

We are currently looking for applicants to work out of our Pelham Substation project.

Benefits

Verde offers an excellent total compensation package which includes competitive health and welfare benefits and a 401k plan. We invest in our employees’ education and growth and support their individual professional development.

Verde Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability status.