Regional Safety Support Specialist

Davey Tree Expert•Charlotte, NC

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Regional Safety Support Specialist develops, facilitates, and implements safety plans that support operational management, project viability, safety, and financial health. The specialist partners with local leadership teams to develop and implement incident-prevention and regulatory-compliance activities for Davey Resource Group and Utility Asset Management employees, contractors, and the public. Through routine job-site visits and regular interaction with field employees, the specialist assesses safety culture, identifies behavioral and cultural issues, and coaches local leaders on accident prevention and compliance initiatives. This regional position is based in Charlotte, North Carolina, and requires travel throughout North Carolina and the Southeast, including weekly overnight travel. Travel expectations are up to 75%.

Requirements

Ability to prioritize and manage time while working with limited direct supervision.
2–3 years of utility or construction industry experience.
Experience with group training and public speaking.
Understanding of operations, contract administration and management, processes, and standards, particularly in the utility industry.
Experience in project planning and training scheduling.
Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills, including tact, diplomacy, and influence when working with management, project teams, contractors, and customers.
Strong computer skills and experience with Google Chrome or Microsoft software, including Sheets, Excel, PowerPoint, and video conferencing tools.
Valid driver’s license and a clean Motor Vehicle Report.
Must attend and pass the Davey Driver’s Safety Course.
Ability to travel regionally throughout the Southeast, including weekly overnight travel.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Project Management, Safety Management, Business Administration, or equivalent related industry experience.
CSP, ASP, CHST, or OHST certification.
Certified Utility Safety Professional (CUSP Green).
Ability to identify electrical hazards, electrical equipment, or communication equipment.

Responsibilities

Build trusted relationships with local management and union leadership and serve as a subject matter expert on safety policies, safety action plans, and accident-prevention programs and techniques.
Assess safety culture through job-site visits and regular interaction with DRG and UAM employees, then coach local leadership teams on incident-prevention strategies.
Respond to and support resolution of safety-related concerns raised by field organizations.
Promote, develop, and deliver safety leadership sessions with local leadership teams.
Develop and/or facilitate formal safety training, presentations, and seminars as requested by local leadership teams.
Support Corporate Safety, Environmental, and Process Safety initiatives as assigned.
Participate in assigned safety committee and operations staff meetings and present on injury trends, industry practices and emerging trends, safety leadership, safety culture, ESD and compliance findings, seasonal hazards, and regulatory changes.
Participate in incident analysis activities as assigned, including investigations, reviews, and feedback.
Analyze incident trends and develop targeted recommendations for local leadership teams to consider for their safety plans.

Benefits

Group health plans
Short-term and long-term disability insurance
Life insurance
Paid parental leave
401(k) with up to a 4% company match
Employee Stock Purchase Plan with the opportunity to buy company stock at a 15% discount
Holidays and paid time off
Payroll savings plan
Charitable matching gift program
Employee referral bonus program
Employee Educational Scholarship
Davey Family Scholarship
20% discount on Davey services
Cell phone discounts
Vehicle purchase discount program
Industry-leading training and technology
Listed benefits are available to eligible employees on Day 1.