Job Description

Position: Health & Safety Specialist III
Location: West Monroe, LA
Duration: 6+ months
Job ID: 175438

Note: This is a part-time role. The work is on a as needed basis. Up to 25 hours each week.

Job Overview:
The Telecom Safety Specialist provides direct field oversight of contractors performing telecom tower construction, foundation work, antenna/line installation, underground fiber optic boring, and related civil activities. This role ensures contractor compliance with safety expectations, telecom construction standards, and industry regulations.

Responsibilities:

• Contractor Qualification & Work Authorization:
  • Verify contractor training, credentials, and compliance with telecom safety expectations.
  • Ensure contractors understand site-specific hazards, underground fiber routes, and clearance requirements before mobilization.
  • Review tower construction and fiber boring plans to confirm protection of existing fiber facilities.
• Field Oversight of Tower Construction:
  • Monitor tower erection, climbing operations, rigging/lifting, concrete foundations, and antenna/line work.
  • Validate proper fall protection, exclusion zones, and equipment inspections.
  • Intervene or stop work when unsafe conditions arise.
• Fiber-Optic Boring & Underground Work:
  • Oversee underground boring operations ensuring proper locate verification, depth requirements, and bore-path monitoring.
  • Confirm contractors avoid inadequate construction practices that cause fiber strikes or damage.
  • Ensure proper potholing, marking, and as-built documentation.
• Hazard Identification & JHA Review:
  • Review contractor Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) for tower work, excavation, and directional boring.
  • Verify hazard controls for high-energy tasks and telecom-specific risks.

Qualifications:

• Experience in telecom construction, tower erection, or fiber-optic installation.
• Knowledge of OSHA, NESC, and telecom construction safety practices.
• Ability to engage, coach, and correct contractors in the field.

About PTR Global: PTR Global is a leading provider of information technology and workforce solutions. PTR Global has become one of the largest providers in its industry, with over 5000 professionals providing services across the U.S. and Canada. For more information visit www.ptrglobal.com

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Pay Range: $40 - $45/hr. W2

The specific compensation for this position will be determined by several factors, including the scope, complexity, and location of the role, as well as the cost of labor in the market; the skills, education, training, credentials, and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment. Our full-time consultants have access to benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and 401K contributions, as well as PTO, sick leave, and other benefits mandated by applicable state or localities where you reside or work.

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Job Tags

Full time, Contract work, Part time, For contractors

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