Description

Job Summary

Responsible for implementing and maintaining safety programs within the organization.  Ensures compliance with safety regulations, conducts risk assessments, and investigates incidents and accidents. May provide training on safety procedures, maintain safety records, and conduct safety inspections.  

Requirements

Job Duties and Responsibilities 

Reviews employee work processes in field settings and assesses safety concerns. 
Assist with the verification of work task competence. 
Assist with the research and development of presentations for employee meetings regarding safety, CPR, first-aid, and defensive driving. 
Assist with incident investigations.  
Assist with the completion of production tasks in storm restoration or other circumstances. 
Collaborate with other departments to achieve desired results. 
All other duties as assigned. 

Requirements  
High School Diploma or equivalent is preferred. 
Associate or bachelor’s degree in safety management or related field is preferred. 
General knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite. 
Experience with a wide variety of utility tasks and settings, preferably including both primary and secondary voltages in the overhead settings.  
Experience effectively facilitating and leading meetings involving individuals at various levels of the organization. 
Experience in the design, development, and implementation of employee training programs.  
Knowledge of OSHA, NFPA, NEC and other applicable safety regulations and professional standards. 
Incident investigation procedures including interviewing individuals involved in incidents. 
Advanced conflict resolution skills. 
Experience in CPR/First Aid/Bloodborne Pathogens, Bucket Rescue, Tree Canopy Rescue, Defensive Driving, Hazcom, and DOT Flagging 
Experience in project management preferred. 
 Collaborative work style with a wide variety of individuals inside and outside of the organization. 
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy. 
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. 
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. 
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality. 
Excellent organization and time management skills. 
High level of professionalism and integrity. 
Excellent leadership and management skills. 
Ability to make decisions. 
Ability to process and analyze data.  
Data entry skills. 
 
Working Conditions 
Work is performed from the field with a company vehicle. Traveling short/long distances between crews on a daily basis. 
Consists of sedentary work.  Ability to lift up to 10 pounds.   
Substantial movements of the hands, wrists, and/or fingers. 
May be required to respond during after-hours events. 
May be required to assist with departmental related tasks during storm restoration work. 
May be required to work in extreme weather conditions. 
Some overnight travel may be required.  
Required to have close visual acuity to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures or viewing a computer screen. 
 
Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as requested to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.  
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PowerGrid Services, LLC is an equal opportunity employer.