The Field Safety Supervisor is responsible for acting as a front-line safety professional that conducts safety inspections, observations, investigations, and training for utility construction workers and supporting staff. This position will report to the Manager Of Operational Safety.

Core Responsibilities

• Perform crew observations at utility construction worksites and provide feedback on behaviors, work processes, and compliance.
• Inspect workplace facilities and recommend solutions for mitigation of identified risks and hazards.
• Document all observations and inspection findings and prepare reports for management review.
• Provide coaching and mentoring for employees that exhibit unsafe behaviors and provide recognition for employees that exhibit safe behaviors.
• Recognize and capitalize on opportunities for training in the field by conducting safety meeting/training sessions to field personnel on the job site.
• Recognize hazards and implement mitigation controls and barriers as necessary to reduce risk of injuries and damages.
• Provide assistance with developing and delivering New Hire Orientation for new employees and other training as needed.
• Perform Incident Investigations, identify root cause analysis, and develop recommendations for corrective actions.
• Obtain certifications as needed to support safety and training functions.
• Assist with acquisition and delivery of PPE to employees.
• Monitor and support the dielectric testing compliance
• Support Leadership in the development and execution of weekly safety meetings.
• Respond as needed to support Storm Restoration efforts both regionally and nationally.
• Interact with customer representatives as needed
• Assist Manager of Operational Safety to develop and proctor employee assessments.
• Support application of RCC Drug & Alcohol Testing Program
• Perform other duties as may be assigned.
• Must possess a valid CDL license

Primary Functions

• Perform crew observations and document findings
• Perform facility and yard inspections and document findings
• Perform vehicle inspections and document findings
• Perform Incident Investigations and document findings
• Maintain Personal PPE inventory and distribute to field employees as needed
• Maintain PPE/Equipment stock (Fire Extinguishers/First Aid Kits/ Slings)
• Participate in New Hire Orientation (First Aid/CPR/Flagging)
• Mentor and Coach employees as needed
• Assist with Weekly Safety Meetings
• Hold Safety Standdowns as required
• Assist with Assessments as needed
• Interact with customer representatives as needed

Supporting Functions

• Assist with moving vehicles as needed
• Standing in as Foreman when needed
• Standing in as General Foreman when needed
• Assist in building Grounding Cables

Storm Restoration

• Respond with crews during Storm Restoration Efforts
• Call in Locate Tickets
• Support logistical requirements as needed (PPE, food, fuel, clothing)