Sr Field Safety Training Coordinator NC; Bird Electric

Sr Field Safety Training Coordinator NC (Bird Electric)

Date: Jan 12, 2026

Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies

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Company : Bird Electric Enterprises

Opportunity Type : Staff

Project Only Hire : No

Bird Electric, a Black & Veatch company, is a U.S. self‑perform electrical construction services provider with a national reach in emergency power restoration. Bird Electric delivers grid solutions and operates in adjacent distributed infrastructure markets including renewables, electric vehicle (EV) charging, and connectivity.

This lead field position will be based out of the Hickory, NC Bird Electric location and is accountable for implementing and maintaining the company's Safety Training & Procedures. Must have lineman, safety training, and high voltage experience.

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• Provide expected field training requirements
• Provide training support to operational management, person‑in‑charge, and employees
• Provide required monthly and annual training
• Maintain accurate training records and other associated documentation and recordings
• Assist in Audit and Reviews
• Continually monitor and update training materials for relevancy and accuracy

• Minimum of 3 years in the Electrical Industry
• Good communication and presentation skills
• Good Computer Skills
• Required Certifications/Safety Credentials
• 3+ years safety training experience.
• Must have overhead transmission line, substation, and high voltage experience.
• All applicants must be able to complete pre‑employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

• 4+ years safety training in an electrical construction environment preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of safety and health standards and practices

Physical Demands:

• Lift and carry heavy items weighing up to 50 pounds.

• Stand, Kneel, Bend, Stoop, Move, and Walk long distances in and around confined, cluttered places, and uneven areas.

• See and hear naturally or with correction.

• Full range of motion and flexibility consistent with requirements of the job duties.

• Requires using hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls according to a set procedure.

• Requires repetitive movement.

• May require work above 5 feet in height.

• Climb and maintain balance on steel framework, stairs, ladders and scaffolds.

• Work up to a 12 hour shift doing hard physical labor in varying temperature extremes and other outside conditions.

Work Environment:

• Typical construction site environment:

• Requires working in cramped work spaces and getting into awkward positions.

• Requires working in very hot (above 90 F degrees) or very cold (below 32F degrees) temperatures and exposure to inclement weather such as dust, wind, snow, rain, etc.

• Requires working in extremely bright or low lighting conditions

• Includes exposure to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable.

• Work around hazardous equipment.

• Typical office environment.

• This position is considered a safety sensitive position.

Courage

Directs work

Interpersonal savvy

Organizational savvy

CNS:
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