Safety Officer (Energized Underground Electrical)

Anchor Construction Corporation•Greater Landover, MD

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Anchor Construction Corporation has an immediate opening for a full-time Safety Officer with significant experience working around energized electrical underground lines, e.g., "hot" splicing, etc. Anchor is in the midst of an exciting transformation. As a safety team, we are modernizing and delivering our services in new and creative ways, including upgrading our tools and processes to the most modern in the market. This role is part of a broader safety leadership team charged with designing and executing a safety strategy that is driving the broader Anchor Construction business objectives. This position is located in Lanham, Maryland and reports to the Director of Safety.

Requirements

Ability to communicate well in writing and verbally
Five to seven years hot electrical work experience required. (Two years experience in the field. Three to five years hot electrical work experience with major gas and electric company highly desired.
Ability to work effectively with minor supervision
Ability to handle multiple priorities effectively
Ability to read, write, and speak in English; bilingually with Spanish is highly desired.
Ability to work overtime and weekends as company needs dictate.
Must have valid Driver's License with 3 points or less (driving record must be submitted for consideration with application)
Must be able to deal with problem people
Minimum education level of High School diploma or GED
Working knowledge of OSHA regulations
Must have an OSHA 30 hour Construction Industry completion card
Required to submit to drug testing at least once a year
Heavy Expected to lift up to 120 pounds with frequent lifting/carrying objects
Must be physically able to walk over rough terrain
Moderate Occasionally exposed to extreme atmospheric conditions (temperature, noise fumes, dust, etc.)
Exposed to the outdoor elements (cold, heat, rain, snow, etc.)
Noise level can be loud at work sites

Nice To Haves

Completion of OSHA 510 and 500 preferred; CHST or OHST preferred with NFP70 training.

Responsibilities

Daily inspections, which cover job sites, vehicles, and work areas such as the yard, shop, and the offices
Report any safety violation found and ensure any unsafe conditions, equipment, and health hazards are corrected before leaving the location
Hold on-site safety training when conditions warrant training
Hold bi-monthly safety training for each crew using the Safety Van
Complete daily inspection meetings, 25-35 inspections are required per week
Inspect equipment, tools, rigging, and PPE to ensure these are in safe conditions. If not, make sure the foreman/crew leader requests replacement items
Contact Safety Director to purchase required items
Identify company-wide training needs based on violations and near misses
Investigate accident/incidents and complete accurate reports on the HCSS system, which may be used in court. Reports will be written and must have applicable photographs
Complete daily reports on the HCSS system
Report any problems and/or safety hazards to Safety Director
Ensure a safe work environment in compliance with OSHA, State regulations, and all safety policies and procedures
Will assist foreman as needed with problem areas and suggestions for corrections of safety problems.
May perform other duties as assigned by Safety Director
May assist supervisor with assignments while on site
May perform other duties as assigned by supervisor