Apprentice Safety Trainer (Bird Electric)

Black & Veatch Family of Companies•Hickory, NC

4d•Onsite

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 safety and health 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
First Aid, CPR, Drug testing certified, OSHA 500/501, Safety and Health Program Administration, OSHA 10 hour

Responsibilities

Trains, implements, 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.