Risk Management Coordinator

Rio Grande Electric Cooperative, Inc. • Brackettville, TX

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About The Position

Develop, implement and monitor all safety programs of the Cooperative for the purpose of providing a safe working environment for employees and ensuring compliance with governmental regulations. Provide electrical safety education and information to schools, community groups and the general public.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Safety and Health or a related field with three (3) years’ experience or extensive experience in related field.
• Considerable experience in occupational safety and loss control training, enforcement or administration. (A comparable amount of training and experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications)
• Knowledge of laws, codes and rules regarding safety in order to evaluate current and develop new safety programs
• Knowledge of electrical distribution system equipment for the purpose of ensuring all safety requirements are met
• Knowledge of basic electrical line construction as it interacts with the electrical distribution system to assess safety issues
• Skill in communicating with employees and government agencies for clarifying safety requirements and practices
• Skill in developing and conducting training sessions for employees
• Possess a valid Texas driver's license
• Insurable with the Cooperative's auto insurance carrier
• Possess oral and written communications skills in the English language
• Possess excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to maintain a harmonious working relationship with all Cooperative employees
• Must be or become certified in first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation
• Required to pass a physical examination when employed
• Must have sufficient health to perform the essential functions, duties and responsibilities of the job
• Requires lifting, pushing, pulling, or carrying of weights
• Sitting/standing/walking for extended periods of time
• Traveling

Nice To Haves

• Board of Certified Safety Professionals (CSP) Certificate or Certificated Loss Control Professional (CLCP) is preferred.
• Breath Alcohol Technician certified preferred

Responsibilities

• Monitor safety program for the entire Cooperative
• Interpret OSHA, ANSI, NESC and other requirements as they relate to all working environments of the Cooperative, and initiate steps to ensure compliance
• Conduct safety investigations when notified of the existence of unsafe equipment and working conditions
• Identify the Cooperative and contracted utilities’ policies and practices that deviate from any established federal, state and local safety laws and rules
• Conduct random safety checks for safety requirements
• Design, organize and conduct safety meetings and programs for Cooperative employees
• Recommend/develop safety policies/programs
• Coordinate on-site inspection of crews and field personnel to assure compliance with safe working procedures
• Inspect warehouses, offices, storage yards and substations to determine that they are maintained in a safe and orderly manner
• Document all training and safety programs as required by law
• Ensure all employees have received proper training as assigned by Chief HR & Diversified Services Officer
• Investigate accident sites, ensuring all information is adequately documented
• Maintain involvement in organizational-related safety and training areas
• Maintain FR Clothing program
• Perform safety orientations for new employees
• Perform random, post-accident, reasonable cause, & pre-employment drug & alcohol testing as needed
• Remain current on and interpret changing laws and regulations regarding equipment and work environment safety
• Investigate employee concerns regarding unsafe conditions or acts
• Assist in coordination of Safety Committee meetings
• Learn and comply with Cooperative’s safety rules and procedures
• Maintain confidential information

What This Job Offers

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