Safety - Coordinator, Safety

Thayer Power & Communications•Warren, MI

About The Position

Position Summary: The Safety Manager will ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and codes. The role is responsible for managing OSHA recordkeeping, employee training, and implementing safety protocols on job sites. Responsibilities: Ensure all federal, state, and local laws, regulations, rules, and codes are observed. Monitor and implement updates in safety regulations, laws, and/or reporting requirements. Manage OSHA recordkeeping, reporting, and employee training requirements. Provide advice and counseling for all compliance regulations. Compile, analyze, interpret, and report accidents, review property and injury reports. Develop, organize, and implement safety training for new employee orientation and required programs. Coordinate the purchase of essential safety supplies, products, and training items. Evaluate safety protocols on job sites and report problems to management. Write detailed reports detailing any incidents and escalate issues as needed. Conduct onsite safety inspections. Assist with the development of controls for identified hazards and coordinate the implementation of controls. Measure and evaluate the effectiveness of the hazard control systems policies and procedures; recommend changes that reflect improved opportunities to eliminate workplace accidents and injuries. Train field staff Communicate with clients and vendors to establish safety parameters. Actively participate in meetings; suggest safety improvements to increase efficiency. Facilitate safety discussions. Conduct annual refresher employee training sessions. Perform other duties as assigned Qualifications: Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline. Must have a minimum of 5 years of experience in a utilities or construction safety role, preferably in electrical utility construction. Preferred CHST, CUSP (Electric T&D endorsement) Preferred 510 training completion. Knowledge of Federal and State safety regulations. Skills, Specialized Knowledge, and Abilities: Ability to handle sensitive information and maintain a high level of confidentiality. Outgoing personality, self-motivated. Excellent customer service, telephonic, electronic, and written communication skills. Ability to communicate effectively with, persuade, and gain buy-in from a broad range of stakeholders from a new crew to senior executive leader. Proficiency with Microsoft Office products such as Outlook, Word, and Excel. Must have organization, attention to detail, flexibility, and strong ability to multi-task. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment without direct supervision. Must embrace a team based, initiative driven environment. Must possess a high level of technical expertise. Must be open to some travel. To Staffing and Recruiting Agencies: Our company does not accept unsolicited CVs or applications from agencies. We are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited CVs or applications and explicitly reserve the right to contact candidates presented in such unsolicited CV or application. All applicants who are offered employment with Thayer Power & Communication Line Construction Co., LLC (TPC), will be subject to a background investigation and drug test. Offers of employment are contingent on the successful completion of a background investigation and drug test conducted in accordance with TPC Policy and state law. Our company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, color, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status. In addition to federal law requirements, TPC complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline.
Must have a minimum of 5 years of experience in a utilities or construction safety role, preferably in electrical utility construction.
Knowledge of Federal and State safety regulations.
Ability to handle sensitive information and maintain a high level of confidentiality.
Outgoing personality, self-motivated.
Excellent customer service, telephonic, electronic, and written communication skills.
Ability to communicate effectively with, persuade, and gain buy-in from a broad range of stakeholders from a new crew to senior executive leader.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products such as Outlook, Word, and Excel.
Must have organization, attention to detail, flexibility, and strong ability to multi-task.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment without direct supervision.
Must embrace a team based, initiative driven environment.
Must possess a high level of technical expertise.
Must be open to some travel.

Nice To Haves

Preferred CHST, CUSP (Electric T&D endorsement)
Preferred 510 training completion.

Responsibilities

Ensure all federal, state, and local laws, regulations, rules, and codes are observed.
Monitor and implement updates in safety regulations, laws, and/or reporting requirements.
Manage OSHA recordkeeping, reporting, and employee training requirements.
Provide advice and counseling for all compliance regulations.
Compile, analyze, interpret, and report accidents, review property and injury reports.
Develop, organize, and implement safety training for new employee orientation and required programs.
Coordinate the purchase of essential safety supplies, products, and training items.
Evaluate safety protocols on job sites and report problems to management.
Write detailed reports detailing any incidents and escalate issues as needed.
Conduct onsite safety inspections.
Assist with the development of controls for identified hazards and coordinate the implementation of controls.
Measure and evaluate the effectiveness of the hazard control systems policies and procedures; recommend changes that reflect improved opportunities to eliminate workplace accidents and injuries.
Train field staff
Communicate with clients and vendors to establish safety parameters.
Actively participate in meetings; suggest safety improvements to increase efficiency.
Facilitate safety discussions.
Conduct annual refresher employee training sessions.
Perform other duties as assigned