Apprentice Safety Trainer (Bird Electric)

Black & Veatch Family of Companies • Hickory, NC

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About The Position

Bird Electric, a Black & Veatch company, is a U.S. self-perform electrical construction services provider with a national reach in emergency power restoration. With more than 600 employees, Bird Electric delivers grid solutions and operates in adjacent distributed infrastructure markets. The company also has long-established relationships with fuel producers and energy providers.

This is mid-level project position, which is accountable for implementing and maintaining the Company's Safety and Health Procedures.

Requirements

• 5+ years in a construction environment, 4+ years safety and health training experience
• All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

Nice To Haves

• Safety and health certifications, Bachelor's Degree preferred
• Knowledge of safety and health standards and practices .
• Knowledge of company substance abuse policies and procedures .
• Knowledge of worker's compensation policies and procedures .
• Knowledge of construction contracting strategies and contract administration .
• Knowledge of company safety and health consultation capabilities and ability to perform as a consultant .
• Ability to perform first aid/medical functions .
• Communication skills .
• Word processing and spreadsheet computer software programs
• Ability to write detailed reports .
• Human relations skills .
• Conflict management skills .
• Supervisory skills .
• Ability to effectively interface with client and government officials

Responsibilities

• Trains, immplements, administers, and maintains project safety processes and procedures .
• Develops and conducts employee safety and health training programs .
• Conducts detailed site safety and health inspections .
• Manages security contracts, programs and policies .
• Performs record keeping / filing functions .
• Conducts incident and injury/illness investigations .
• Writes detailed injury/illness reports .
• Completes all appropriate company safety and health program documents .
• Interfaces with clients and government officials .
• May manage construction contractor safety and health program administration .
• May administer project worker's compensation programs and procedures .
• May act as on-site first aid and medical provider .
• Provides supervision, training, development, and performance management.
• Develops and implements safety and industrial hygiene in consulting plans and studies .
• Analyzes data generated by Safety and Health studies and compiles reports including findings and recommendations including administrative, emergency and PPE controls.
• Supports continuous improvement efforts and the change management effects associated with the implementation of improvements .

Benefits

• Our comprehensive benefits portfolio is a key component of this commitment and offers and array of health care benefits including but not limited to medical, dental and vision insurances along with life insurance and a robust wellness program.
• To support a healthy work-life balance, we offer paid vacation and holiday time after the eligibility period has been met.
• A variety of additional benefits are available to our professionals including, but not limited to, a company matched 401k plan, vendor discounts, AD&D insurance, pre-taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan, identity theft and credit monitoring services, and the B&V Credit Union.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level