Safety Specialist

KENNY ELECTRIC SERVICES INC•Denver, CO

37d•$40 - $52•Onsite

About The Position

Kenny Electric, established in 1974, is a leading Industrial and Commercial electrical contractor with a diverse portfolio of project work. We operate under a set of core values: integrity, trust, quality, family, and community. We are looking for driven and organized individuals who share the same pride and enthusiasm for the industry as we do. Purpose: The Safety Specialist has responsibility for assisting the Director of Safety; also responsible for conducting training with field employees.

Requirements

Occupational safety/health degree or equivalent combinations of training and related experience
Minimum of 5 years of construction safety experience
Ability to enforce all federal, state, local, and Company regulations as applicable
Ability to recognize hazardous situations and implement corrective measures
Ability to train and educate others
Excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills
Good computer skills, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
Possess good vision (normal or corrected)
Able to get to customer job sites
Able to walk and stand for long periods of time
Able to bend, stoop, squat, crawl, climb, kneel, balance, push, pull, and reach overhead
Able to work in all elements, depending on job locations and time of year

Nice To Haves

Journeyman Electrician License preferred
OSHA 500 Trainer Course in OSHA Standards for the Construction Industry preferred

Responsibilities

Perform comprehensive jobsite inspections, including tools, safety documentation, equipment, and machinery, to identify and mitigate potential hazards and ensure compliance with OSHA, Kenny Electric, and Owner/GC standards
Assist Supervisors by evaluating and making suggestions for improvements in work practices to ensure a safe work environment
Identifies hazardous situations and establishes jobsite safety procedures to correct them and ensures that field personnel have the info and resources necessary to effectively complete their jobs in a safe manner
Implements procedures to ensure all company operations are conducted correctly, consistently and in a safe manner and comply with all federal, state, local and company regulations as applicable
Participates in industry appropriate organizations, attend relevant safety seminars
Investigates and documents all safety violations or unsafe conditions/activities ensures corrective measures are immediately implemented and follows up to make sure the corrective measures have been fully implemented
Completes accident and near-miss reporting and investigations as needed
Accompanies injured employee for treatment and evaluation to help support Safety Director in managing work work-related injuries
Educates field personnel through on the spot trainings and provides weekly safety topics to be discussed with personnel
Conducts orientations and other training classes with all employees regarding safety practices required on various jobsites to help support the Safety Director with risk management
Administer the substance abuse program in the field
Perform additional duties as assigned