• Regional Safety Specialist

    Utilities Service, LLC (Morgantown, WV)


    Description

    Regional Safety Specialist

     

    Job Type: Full-Time +, Exempt

     

    Pay: Competitive Salary / Salary

    Benefits:

    + Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting day one

    + Retirement plan

    + Company-provided life insurance

    + Supplemental life insurance with spouse and child coverage options

    + Choice of voluntary Aflac supplemental insurance programs

    + Long-term disability

    + Pre-paid legal plan

    + Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

    + Paid time off

    + Paid holidays

    + Various employee discount programs and resources

    Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

    + Analyzes and evaluates data from health and safety programs to manage hazards in the work environment.

    + Evaluates and oversee existing health and safety management programs to reduce risk in the work environment.

    + Recommends and designs new workplace health and safety programs relative to risk management and hazard abatement.

    + Develops action plans to control health risks and hazards to all employees in the workforce.

    + Creates, modifies, and submits revisions to safety manuals and procedures as appropriate.

    + Provides technical guidance and oversight to other company employees in support of producing high-quality, timely, and cost-effective solutions ensuring compliance with applicable Federal, State, and local regulations.

    + Compliance with the rules and regulations of federal, state, and local regulatory agencies.

    + Compliance with company and Customer safety policies and procedures.

    + Conduct safety inspections of job sites for recognition and correction of safety hazards.

    + Assist forepersons/employees with hazard analysis and safety corrective actions.

    + Conduct accident, incident, and near-miss investigations and reporting.

    + Perform/manage field safety audits, interacting with client site safety personnel.

    + Communicate to various groups, including forepersons, project managers, and general contractors.

    + Other duties as assigned by leadership.

    Minimum Qualifications:

    + Must have a minimum of 5 years of experience in the utility industry.

    + Ability to oversee multiple crews and projects

    + Knowledge of all applicable federal and state safety laws and regulations, including OSHA.

    + Excellent interpersonal, communication, presentation, training, and organizational skills.

    + Effective troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

    + Must be proficient in Microsoft Office suite.

    Education & Experience:

    + High School Diploma or equivalent.

    + OSHA 30 or OSHA 500 certificate (less than 5 years old).

    + CPR/First Aid/AED certified Instructor or can obtain within 90 days.

    + Working knowledge of electric, gas, and water utilities.

    Pre-Screen:

    + Upon offer, employees may be required to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen, background, and/or MVR check.

    License & Certifications:

    + A valid Driver's license is required.

    + Utility-related certifications such as gas fitter license, OQ, etc. preferred.

    Travel Requirements:

    + Must be able to travel to all locations within the region and for storm work duties.

    Physical Requirements:

    + **Rare** (less than 10%): Kneeling, Crawling, Pushing, and Pulling

    + **Occasional** (up to 33%): Sitting, Stooping, Squatting, Body Twisting, Sense of Touch, Color Vision, Climbing Ladders, Climbing Stairs, and Balancing

    + **Frequent** (up to 66 %): Standing, Walking, Manual Dexterity, Seeing Distant, Climbing On/Off a Truck, Gripping, Lifting Over 10 lbs. to 50 lbs., Reading, Reaching, Range of Motion, Depth Perception, Carrying, Lifting up to 10 lbs.

    + **Continuous** (up to 100%): Speaking Clearly, Seeing, and Hearing – Speech Range

     

    Individuals with a disability who desire a reasonable accommodation can contact the ADA Coordinator by calling **1-833-222-3066** . We partner with the Department of Homeland Security/U.S. Customs and Immigration Service to e-Verify all newly hired employees.

    Benefits

    We offer a competitive range of benefits to support our employees’ health, well-being, and financial security. Medical, dental, and vision benefits are available to all eligible employees on the first day of employment. For more information on the benefits available for this role, please contact the recruiter or hiring manager.

     

    Individuals with a disability who desire a reasonable accommodation can contact the ADA Coordinator by calling 1-833-222-3066. We partner with the Department of Homeland Security/U.S. Customs and Immigration Service to e-Verify all newly hired employees.

     

    An Equal Opportunity Employer.

    Please note:

    + _All job offers are subject to pre-employment drug screening and a background check._

    + _Unless otherwise noted, we do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position._

    **Notice to Agencies:** We only accept resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing services if a Service Agreement has been signed and we have requested recruitment/staffing services for the specific position. Any unsolicited resumes will become the property of the company, and no fees or compensation will be paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or staffing service.