Job Description

Basic Purpose
Administers and coordinates a broad scope of safety services and programs. Implements, communicates, and facilitates training for employees, contractors and the public on policies, procedures, and safe work practices to ensure all groups perform their work in a safe manner. Ensures compliance with federal, state, local and other enforceable and recognized standards. Develops and continually seeks to improve processes and communications that meet the changing needs of the business and assists in maintaining legal compliance. Promotes customer satisfaction through partnerships and problem solving.

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Develops, administers, and facilitates safety compliance programs. Researches regulatory changes (federal, state, etc.) and trends to maintain consistency and compliance with laws, company safety programs, policies, and procedures and update them accordingly. Interprets and applies federal, state, local and recognized and enforceable national codes, laws, regulations (e.g., OSHA, DOT PHMSA, PUCN, NFPA, ANSI, ASTM), etc., and company policies as they relate to company operations or specific work procedures.

Conducts facility and job site safety and health inspections. Collaborates with company leadership to implement corrective actions.

Performs or facilitates necessary functions related to regulatory and company compliance requirements, including, but not limited to noise dosimetry, atmospheric monitoring, and respiratory fit testing.

Responds to and performs investigations of incidents, accidents, and near misses. Provides and implements recommendations on cause, corrective actions, and preventative measures.

Interprets data and prepares reports for external agencies, internal departments, and company leadership. Assists in regulatory and company reporting and recordkeeping requirements.

Serves as a technical adviser for assigned internal safety committees. Represents the company in related local and state safety organization.

Designs and delivers safety and health training/briefings for internal customers, external customers, and the public. Participate in the company's public education program as required by USDOT 49 CFR 192.616 to achieve compliance with all stakeholder audiences.

Applies technical knowledge, skills, and judgment to solve problems. Responds to requests in a timely manner, including after hours and weekends. Facilitates the resolution process. Has supervisory authority to stop work because of unsafe work practices or conditions.

Ensures all compliance aspects of position are known and followed; understands and complies with all policies, codes, and regulations applicable to position and company.

Performs related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Essential Education, Skills, and Environment
Education and Work Experience
Associate degree from an accredited school and 7 years of related experience.

Candidates that do not possess an associate degree must have a minimum of 9 years of related work experience.

Candidate must possess OSHA 30-hour Outreach Training for Construction within 90 days of hire.

Specialized Knowledge and Skills
Demonstrated knowledge of:
OSHA regulations and standards

Standard electric utility safety program components.

Demonstrated skills such as:
Analytical, interpersonal, problem-solving, conflict resolution, oral and written communication and customer relations skills.

Equipment and Applications
PCs, word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, and database software.

Work Environment and Physical Demands
General office, industrial plant, and field environments. Some travel. Outdoor field and site visits may include walking on uneven surfaces, climbing stairs, and other electric utility industry exposures that may require the appropriate use of personal protective equipment. Physical demands may include lifting/carrying presentation equipment and materials, various safety supplies/materials, small tools, and equipment. On-call duty required, on average one week per month.

Note:
Depending on qualifications of applicants, this position may be filled at a lower level.

Note: Immigration Sponsorship
At this time, we're not considering applicants that need any type of immigration sponsorship (additional work authorization or permanent work authorization) now or in the future to work in the United States. This includes, but is NOT LIMITED TO: F1-OPT, F1-CPT, H-1B, TN, L-1, J-1, etc. For more information regarding work visas, please visit www.uscis.gov.