Safety Professional - C.W. Wright Construction Company

C.W. Wright was founded in 1953 in Richmond, Virginia and has since been setting the bar for safety, quality and productivity in the utility service industry.

C.W. Wright is a full-service utility contractor with decades of proven success in delivering electric T&D solutions for our customers.  Our company motto is “Service with Safety” and reflects our dedication to providing quality service while maintaining a safe work environment for our employees, customers, and the public. Whether it’s rebuilding an aging utility infrastructure, meeting the sophisticated needs of an industrial plant, or turning your system’s lights back on when it matters most, our linemen are among the most reliable and safest utility contractors in the nation.

C.W. Wright is a subsidiary of PrimeLine Utility Services, a leading provider of construction, maintenance, and design solutions for the electric, gas and telecommunication industries.  PrimeLine is a wholly owned subsidiary of Vinci, SA, the largest construction company in the world. Their backing provides the financial strength and expertise to enable C.W. Wright to provide our customers with the best solutions, technology and equipment available all while keeping our prices competitive.

We are currently recruiting for a full-time, benefit-eligible, Safety Professional to join our busy Safety Department!

What We Offer:

• Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision Coverage: Start the first of the month after 30 days.
• Company-Paid Benefits: Basic Life, AD&D, and Short-Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Plan: With company match to help you plan for your future.
• Paid Time Off: Including holidays and vacation.
• Additional Benefits: Various ancillary perks to support your well-being.

Responsibilities include supporting company objectives in developing and sustaining an incident and injury-free work culture. This field position will ensure compliance with federal, state, and local safety regulations, as well as company policies and procedures. Travel to job sites within Richmond,VA and surrounding areas.  Travel is required and extensive.

• Create and implement safety plans while ensuring that they are being followed daily
• Evaluate the effectiveness of safety programs through daily field observations. Provide regulatory compliance and audit oversight
• Meet regularly with field personnel and support in the development of project-specific corrective action plans to address safety issues and concerns
• Provide regular feedback to project leadership in a constructive manner on needed areas for safety improvement and recognition
• Provide coaching and mentoring for employees exhibiting unsafe behaviors and provide recognition for employees exhibiting safe behaviors
• Support Project Leadership with investigation and documentation of all accidents/injuries to include corrective actions
• Perform periodic evaluations of power tools and equipment to ensure equipment is being maintained in good working order, as applicable
• Monitor and evaluate Subcontractor compliance with applicable rules and regulations, and project safety requirements
• Support Project Leadership in the development and execution of weekly toolbox safety meetings
• Ensure Foremen, General Foreman, and Superintendents are conducting Leadership Observations and giving appropriate coaching as needed
• Attend and evaluate pre-job briefings/JTHA’s meetings and observe the participation of the crew and provide feedback to Project leadership on the thoroughness and effectiveness 
• Provide PPE to job sites and crews that include rubber gloves and sleeve change-outs as required

Experience/Education:

• 2 or 4 year college degree desired, preferably in a safety discipline
• 5 years in construction safety experience (electrical T&D safety experience preferred)
• Must possess current OSHA Authorized Construction Trainer Card; OSHA 500
• T&D lineman experience a plus
• Exelon OPCO experience a plus
• Certified Utility Safety Professional (CUSP) or Board-Certified Safety Professional (BCSP) safety certification is desired
• Understanding of electrical industry consensus standards such as OSHA, NFPA, NESC, ASTM, and ANSI
• CPR/FA Certified (Trainer Preferred)
• Ability to work independently and strong communication skills with the ability to influence behaviors
• Proficient in using a computer and Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.)
• Travel – 70%-90%

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. CW Wright is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. CW Wright will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.