Designated Safety Representative

Abstrakt Marketing Group LLC•Grand Prairie, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Designated Safety Representative (DSR) supports and enforces GNS Electric, Inc.’s safety program across all electrical construction projects. This role ensures compliance with OSHA regulations and NFPA 70E standards, promotes hazard awareness specific to electrical work, and reinforces the company’s core values of dedication, integrity, responsiveness, and quality. The DSR serves as a visible safety leader responsible for fostering a culture in which every employee takes ownership of safe work practices.

Requirements

Minimum of 5 years of experience managing safety programs
Strong technical aptitude
Leadership with accountability and transparency
Problem-solving and analytical skills
Excellent communication skills
High level of personal effectiveness and credibility
Demonstrated ethical leadership
Ability to apply common-sense understanding to carry out written and verbal instructions
Ability to manage problems involving multiple variables in standardized situations
Ability to understand and follow oral instructions
Ability to understand and follow written instructions
Ability to guide and instruct others
Ability to make decisions in accordance with company policies and procedures
Must be able to communicate effectively with coworkers, supervisors, subordinates, and the public
Must be able to use telephones, radios, and other communication devices
Reading comprehension is essential to this position.
Ability to perform accurate calculations manually and with calculators or measurement devices
Ability to interpret blueprints and visualize two- and three-dimensional layouts
Employee must be able to use telephones, radios, computers, calculators, and office equipment
Employee must be able to operate hand and power tools
Employee must be able to perform significant computer and electronic data entry
Employee must be able to manipulate small objects and electrical wiring accurately
Employee must be able to lift up to 25–50 lbs occasionally
Employee must be able to push/pull materials and equipment as required
Employee must be able to carry and hold equipment safely
Must be able to safely use step stools, 8’–10’ ladders, extension ladders, stairways and multiple flights of stairs
Employee may be required to stand for extended periods
Employee may be required to sit for extended periods
Employee may be required to walk continuously throughout jobsites
Employee may be required to work on both flat and rough terrain
Frequent bending, crouching, kneeling, and crawling may be required throughout the workday.
Frequent reaching, handling, fingering, and operation of tools and equipment are required.
Employee must possess peripheral vision, ability to focus clearly, color perception, and depth perception.
Up to 100% travel may be required depending on project assignments.

Responsibilities

Oversee daily field operations and provide additional training to address gaps in day-to-day jobsite safety activities.
Ensure supervisors and foremen understand and fulfill their safety responsibilities on each jobsite.
Verify compliance with electrical safety procedures, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), Energized Work Permitting, Arc Flash Boundaries, Grounding and Bonding, and GFCI requirements.
Confirm proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE), including arc-rated clothing, gloves, face shields, and grounding equipment.
Observe installation practices for conduit, switchgear, panelboards, terminations, and overhead/underground electrical work to ensure safe methods are followed.
Identify and address exposure risks such as energized components, improper tool usage, temporary power hazards, and trenching around electrical utilities.
Correct and document hazards immediately, including all corrective actions taken.
Ensure extension cords, cord reels, ladders, and electrical tools comply with jobsite safety standards.
Complete Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) and Pre-Task Plans (PTPs) with foremen prior to beginning work.
Maintain site-specific safety plans and assist with customer-required safety documentation.
Maintain records of SDS documentation, equipment inspections, training logs, and safety audits on the GNS server.
Conduct toolbox talks focused on electrical hazards, task-specific risks, and seasonal safety concerns.
Lead new employee safety orientation with emphasis on GNS Electric values and electrical safety expectations.
Implement, review, and approve project-specific safety requirements, including compliance with General Contractor (GC) site-specific safety plans.
Implement, review, and approve monthly safety stand-downs, weekly toolbox topics, and daily JHAs for all projects.
Notify General Contractors and customers in writing of safety observations or violations as required.
Report safety issues, corrective actions, and outcomes to the Executive Management Team and Operations Management Team.
Perform daily jobsite walkthroughs and provide written safety status reports to the Safety Director and Operations Management Team.
Evaluate and implement improved safety processes and technologies in collaboration with management.
Attend safety meetings with General Contractors.
Perform additional duties as assigned.