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IES Holdings

Diversified holding company operating electrical services

Safety Coordinator

Environmental Health & SafetyConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeAbilene, TX, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • At least a high school diploma or GED equivalency is required.
  • At least three years of experience in construction safety is required; experience in telecommunications or the electrical industry is preferred.
  • Knowledge of the OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Safety and Health Regulations for Construction is required.
  • Current status as an Authorized OSHA OTI 500 Construction Outreach Trainer is required.
  • Knowledge and experience with Confined Space Entry Standards 1926.1200 Subpart AA is preferred.
  • An associate degree or higher is preferred.
  • EMT or higher credentials are preferred.
  • A Construction Health/Safety Technician (CHST) certification or equivalent is preferred.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, is required.
  • Must meet company minimum driving standards.
  • Must be able to travel within the branch or regional territory as needed.
  • Must be able to lift 50 pounds and distinguish applicable codes, colors, and symbols correctly.
  • Must be able to perform inspection tasks involving walking, climbing, squatting, lifting, bending, and twisting, and maintain balance and agility while walking, standing, crouching, and using stairs.
  • Must be able to learn company and customer computer systems.
  • Must be able to respond to safety emergencies as needed, with or without advance notice.
  • Must be able to read, write, and give oral presentations effectively.
  • Must be able to act as a company liaison with customers, vendors, contractors, and IES representatives.
  • Must be able to communicate effectively with project stakeholders, including field personnel, IES management, and customer interfaces.
  • Must be able to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
  • Must maintain regular and reliable attendance.

Responsibilities

  • Implement, administer, maintain, and coordinate IES safety policies and programs, including safety training and inspections for assigned projects and others as needed.
  • Ensure compliance with IES and site/customer safety policies and procedures, and federal and state standards.
  • Develop and manage safety and health initiatives to prevent and eliminate occupational incidents, injuries, and illnesses.
  • Support IES and site/customer safety policies, procedures, programs, and federal and state standards.
  • Implement and monitor compliance with IES safety policies, procedures, and programs within the Communications Division and with site/customer-specific policies, procedures, and programs.
  • Prepare and deliver safety presentations and related training as required.
  • Schedule and conduct documented jobsite safety audits and inspections to assess compliance with applicable IES, site/customer, federal, and state safety requirements.
  • Oversee confined-space-entry activities and maintain associated documentation and training requirements.
  • Conduct or direct hazard-identification activities, develop safety action plans to correct non-compliance, and work with operations and management to implement them.
  • Develop processes and plans to reduce or eliminate hazards and safety incidents.
  • Deliver new employee orientation and OSHA 10/30-hour and other safety training as required by IES, site/customer requirements, OSHA, or applicable state and local standards.
  • Deliver and coordinate accident-prevention and compliance training for management and field personnel.
  • Prepare written reports and summaries regarding safety audits, investigations, and issues as needed.
  • Conduct and coordinate root-cause investigations of recordable incidents, near misses, and vehicle incidents.
  • Use root-cause analysis to help operations identify and implement corrective actions to prevent similar incidents from recurring.
  • Lead OSHA inspection processes as defined in the IES Safety Manual, Section 18, and communicate effectively with project stakeholders.
  • Prepare and maintain safety-related records and reports.
  • Teach, counsel, and mentor stakeholders to uphold the IES safety culture.
  • Coordinate activities with and support site management.
  • Perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience in construction safety in the telecommunications or electrical industry.
  • Knowledge and experience with Confined Space Entry Standards 1926.1200 Subpart AA.
  • An associate degree or higher.
  • EMT or higher credentials.
  • A Construction Health/Safety Technician certification or equivalent.

About the Company

IES Holdings

Diversified holding company operating electrical services

IES Holdings is a diversified holding company that provides electrical contracting and related infrastructure services through four segments: Communications, Residential, Commercial & Industrial, and Infrastructure Solutions. It coordinates a nationwide network of more than 8,000 employees across over 125 locations, delivering services from wiring homes to building electrical systems for data centers and industrial facilities. Its edge comes from scale, multi-market reach, and a history of consolidating local contractors into a national platform. Its goal is to reliably serve multiple markets by leveraging its network and pursuing growth through acquisitions and diversification.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Houston, TX
Founded
1997

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