MJ Electric: Transforming Safety with Digital Assessment Solutions

A case study on elevating safety standards for M.J. Electric with a digital safety assessment platform.

ABOUT M.J. ELECTRIC

MJ Electric, a Quanta Services subsidiary, is a leader in electrical construction services, specializing in utility and power infrastructure across North America. Known for their dedication to safety and operational excellence, MJ Electric takes pride in maintaining rigorous safety standards while completing complex utility projects. Their services cover a broad range, including transmission and distribution line construction, wind energy, substation projects, and industrial electrical services.

Given the high-risk environments they operate in, ensuring the safety of their workforce and clients is of paramount importance. MJ Electric’s ongoing commitment to safety drives their continuous pursuit of innovative tools to enhance safety procedures and stay proactive in mitigating potential hazards.

CHALLENGE

In an industry where safety is critical, MJ Electric sought a more efficient way to manage and conduct safety assessments across their wide range of projects. The existing process was manual and inconsistent, leading to potential gaps in compliance and safety management. MJ Electric needed a solution that would allow them to define, track, and improve safety protocols across multiple types of projects, from wind farms to utility construction. They required a flexible platform that could adapt to the unique safety needs of each project, ensuring that assessments were thorough and standardized across the board. Additionally, MJ Electric wanted to proactively address potential safety concerns before they became issues, ensuring that their workforce and operations remained as safe as possible.

SOLUTION

We developed a comprehensive digital safety assessment platform tailored to MJ Electric’s diverse operational needs. This platform allows MJ Electric to design and implement custom safety assessments specific to different areas of their business, such as windmills, utility jobs, substations, and other high-risk projects.

Key Features:

Customizable Assessments: The platform enables MJ Electric to define safety assessments that are fully customizable to each type of project. Whether working on a wind farm or a substation, the platform allows them to create tailored safety checklists to address unique risks.
Real-Time Data and Insights: The platform collects and tracks safety data from assessments, providing management with real-time insights into potential safety hazards, compliance issues, and opportunities for improvement.
Systematic and Consistent Execution: With a centralized digital system, MJ Electric ensures consistency in how safety assessments are conducted across all sites. The platform reduces human error by guiding assessors through standardized procedures.
Proactive Safety Management: The system’s reporting and analytics tools allow MJ Electric to proactively address safety concerns, adjusting procedures based on trends or recurring issues found during assessments. This ensures that safety standards evolve in real-time with project needs.
Multi-Site Coverage: The platform is adaptable to various types of job sites, from large-scale wind farms to smaller utility projects. This versatility ensures safety procedures are covered comprehensively across MJ Electric’s diverse project portfolio.

TECHNOLOGY STACKS

We partnered with Xeratec years ago to deliver technical development to improve our overall business functions. Our experience has been very positive. Xeratec has responded rapidly when needed to maintain and develop our technical solutions and keep our systems relevant to the changing needs of our business.

Cliff Cook | Direct of I.T.

RESULTS

Since implementing the digital safety assessment platform, MJ Electric has experienced significant improvements in their safety management processes:

Improved Safety Compliance: The platform has streamlined safety assessments, ensuring full compliance with safety protocols across all job sites, from wind energy projects to electrical substations.
Proactive Hazard Mitigation: With real-time insights into safety trends, MJ Electric has been able to make proactive changes to procedures, preventing potential hazards before they escalate into larger issues.
Increased Efficiency: The automated assessment process has reduced the time and effort required to complete safety checks, allowing teams to focus on taking corrective action rather than gathering data.
Standardization Across Sites: MJ Electric now conducts assessments consistently across various project types, reducing discrepancies and ensuring a high standard of safety across their entire operation.