Job Description

Field Safety Coordinator

If you enjoy working with a great group of professionals, thrive in a fast-paced field environment, and are passionate about keeping people safe, we have a role for you! Potelco, Inc. is seeking a Field Safety Coordinator to join our Safety team.

In this role, you'll work closely with our field crews across medium- and high-voltage transmission, distribution, underground, and substation projects. You'll play a key part in promoting a strong safety culture by conducting field observations, providing training, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. This role requires extensive local travel (approximately 80%) to job sites across the Washington Pacific Northwest region, with about 20% of the time spent in Oregon, North Idaho, and Montana.

Field Safety Oversight

• Conduct job site safety observations and audits.
• Provide guidance and education on safe work procedures, best practices, and regulatory compliance.
• Support crews with hazard identification and mitigation.
• Engage with stakeholders to ensure alignment with the corporate safety program.

Training & Education

• Facilitate new hire orientations and ongoing safety training.
• Deliver toolbox talks and job hazard analysis (JHA) reviews.
• Promote a total safety culture through coaching and mentoring in the field.

Incident Response & Reporting

• Investigate and document incidents, near misses, and safety concerns.
• Complete reports for site observations, investigations, and regulatory compliance.
• Support emergency response and storm duty as needed.

Collaboration & Representation

• Partner with field staff, project managers, and leadership to support safety initiatives.
• Represent Potelco during on-site regulatory inspections.
• Escort visitors and ensure adherence to site safety policies.

Qualifications:

• 3+ years as a Journeyman Lineman
• Familiarity with medium- and high-voltage electrical work preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence others.
• Ability to travel up to 80% of the time across the Pacific Northwest.
• Must pass mandatory drug and alcohol screening.
• Valid driver's license.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Compensation Range

The anticipated compensation for this position is - depending on experience and qualifications.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

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