Safety Coordinator - Foundations

Irby Construction Company has been building infrastructure for the power industry for more than 75 years. Our business values and performance-driven mindset guide our actions. Our approach to work starts with safety, puts people first, seeks to innovate, and promises to perform.

Irby is proud of its inclusive work environment, family-oriented culture, excellent benefits, and clear pathways for career growth. We strive to provide every employee with clear expectations and opportunities for advancement. What’s more, Irby has long long-valued tenure. In fact, many of our executive leaders started with Irby early in their careers and in the field.

When you join our team, you join an established firm, with a culture centered around its people. Teamwork is how we work. There is no other way. Pride is ever-present inside our offices and the bond of brotherhood runs strong among our crews. 

Irby Construction is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Quanta Services. That means team Irby gets the benefits of the company culture we’re known for along with the stability and resources of a Fortune 500 organization. (NYSE: PWR). 

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Legend Foundation Safety, a division of Irby Construction and a Quanta Services Company, is seeking a proactive and experienced Safety Coordinator with a foundations background to help lead and continuously improve safety performance across our foundation and civil construction projects.

This role is ideal for a professional with a strong background in construction safety, who can promote a culture of safety excellence in a high-risk environment involving excavation, piling, deep foundation work, and heavy equipment operation.

This position will be located in Texas with travel to projects. Must be willing to travel.

• Champion all of Quanta Services safety protocols and ensure Legend Foundation Safety is adhering to them on all active project sites.
• Proactively observe work activities and promote safe behaviors while correcting unsafe practices or conditions.
• Apply expert knowledge of foundation and excavation hazards, trenching safety, crane operations, heavy rigging, and related site safety protocols.
• Integrate safety into all aspects of project planning and execution, including pre-task planning and risk assessments.
• Coordinate and deliver safety training tailored to field crews, foremen, and subcontractors.
• Conduct and document regular jobsite safety audits, toolbox talks, and safety briefings.
• Lead or assist in incident investigations and root cause analyses; follow through on corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA standards, federal/state/local regulations, and Legend’s internal policies.
• Serve as a trusted advisor and support system for superintendents, project managers, and crew leaders on all safety matters.
• Monitor and report on safety KPIs and contribute to safety committee initiatives.

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• 3+ years of relevant safety experience in heavy civil, foundation, or general construction preferred.
• Working knowledge of OSHA 1926 standards, excavation/trenching requirements, and crane safety.
• Must be willing to travel – project locations vary from Texas-Florida-Georgia-Arkansas.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
• OSHA 510/500/511/501, OSHA 30, etc. preferred.
• Strong communication and leadership skills to influence a wide range of field personnel.
• Experience with formal Root Cause Analysis and incident investigation tools.
• Certified in First Aid/CPR/AED; trainer status preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and safety reporting systems.

As a Quanta Services employee, we offer a wide range of benefits to fit your needs.

• 401(k) with immediate matching and vesting
• Fully comprehensive benefits packages; Medical, Dental, Vision
  • Your choice of PPO, HSA, FSA
• Short term and long-term benefits
• Employee discounts on consumer goods

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.