Safety Director - Potelco, Inc.
Sumner, WA 98390
About the Job
Potelco, Inc., a subsidiary of Quanta Services, Inc. (NYSE: PWR), was founded in 1965. We specialize in engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) services, which include designing, estimating, material acquisition, project management, construction, emergency power restoration, system maintenance, and similar services. Our expertise is in power, transmission, distribution, and substation projects. We are a leading full-service provider of power infrastructure, construction, and support services in utility and energy contracting throughout the Pacific Northwest and neighboring states.
We are proud to be working with some of the region’s largest energy companies as we continue to modernize their electric systems, move towards de-carbonization, and maintain thousands of miles of overhead and underground lines serving millions of residential and commercial customers. We uphold high safety, productivity, and reliability standards as we work with our customers to provide both current and strategic, forward-thinking energy infrastructure, delivery, and solutions.
About this Role:Safety Director
If you enjoy working with a great group of professionals, are accurate, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and enjoy using your construction and organizational skills, then we have a role for you! Potelco, Inc seeks a great Safety Director to join the team in Sumner, WA.
The Safety Director is responsible for leading and engaging the principles of the corporate safety program. This role with work in the office and out in the field, supporting all field employees.
Salary for this role is a range of $140,000-175,000
What You'll Do:- Develop and implement safety policies and procedures in compliance with all regulatory requirements
- Conducts job site safety observations
- Provides guidance and education on safe work procedures, best practices, regulations, policies and use of safety equipment
- Facilitates, Develops and Delivers training
- Attends Safety meetings
- Promotes a total safety culture
- Supports corporate safety initiatives
- Represents company at on-site regulatory inspections
- Attends relevant conferences, meetings, training etc. appropriate for the position
- Responds to emergency call out, storm duty, and other applicable emergency response demands as assigned
- Other duties as assigned
- Bachelors degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Occupational Safety, or equivalent.
- 5+ years in utilities and construction.
- 5+ years of overseeing a team.
- Expercience working in high voltage.
- Must be willing to travel.
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from other managers, clients, customers, and local permitting agencies.
- Must be proficient with Microsoft Office suite, with strong Microsoft Excel skills.
- Must pass mandatory drug and alcohol screening(s).
- A valid state drivers license.
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
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.