About Us

At United Utility, we take pride in providing comprehensive and innovative offerings that support power infrastructure investments across the United States. As the parent company to industry-leading utility service contractors specializing in transmission, substation, distribution, and grid hardening projects, we are at the forefront of advancing the energy industry. Headquartered in the vibrant city of New Orleans, LA, we embrace diversity and inclusion as fundamental pillars of our success.

About The Role

The Safety & Training Specialist position is responsible for providing field safety support and training to United Utility team members within a defined geographic area. The position performs field-level safety observations and coaches team members on hazard identification, risk reduction, and appropriate work methods. The Safety & Training Specialist delivers training related to general safety, regulatory compliance, and skilled work methods. The specialist also leads safety investigation efforts for the assigned area and works closely with operational supervision to formulate best practices and corrective actions that reduce risk and manage human error.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver field safety support to crew personnel in the form of job safety observations, audits, inspections, and clarification of safety issues while in the field

• Be a champion of United Utilities emphasis on Human & Organizational Performance and Core Values: Safety, Quality, Integrity, & Professionalism

• Serve as a safety subject matter expert for all distribution related field activities including: overhead line construction and maintenance, underground systems construction and maintenance, street lighting and private lighting installation and repair, and secondary-voltage connection/disconnection.

• Performs safety observations of work practices, identifies potential hazards, investigates current work methods to ensure that the safest methods are being used in agreement with OSHA standards, Federal or State Regulations, United Utilities Transmission & Distribution Safety Rule Book and makes recommendations.

• Thorough understanding of United Utilities Transmission & Distribution Safety Rule Book and operational procedures
• Compile safety observation data and determine recurring trends or areas for improvement
• Serve as a subject matter expert in the application and interpretation of United Utilities safety rules and applicable federal OSHA and FMSCA regulations
• Provide coaching to personnel on methods of hazard identification and risk reduction
• Lead/conduct incident reviews, injury and incident investigations to determining cause/effect, recommendations to prevent recurrence and prepare reports that clearly communicate findings, conclusions and recommendations
• Determine training needs and develop/deliver quality safety and skills training programs that include presentations of injury/illness prevention and safety educational material.
• Design and administer training on Company programs and OSHA regulations for company
• Develop and administer inspection programs to ensure compliance with OSHA, State and Federal Laws.
• Provide recommendations to facilitate the purchase of essential material and maintain contracts with vendors providing services to ensure compliance.
• Coordinate and instruct required skills, safety and compliance training.
• Oversee the required testing, changeout, and replacement of equipment and tools
• Assist Crew Supervisors in assessing skill levels and creating training programs to develop the necessary skills.

Key Qualifications

• Knowledge of Distribution power systems, operating methods, construction, procedures, tools, equipment, and work methods.

• Knowledge of energized work methods and switching/tagging/clearance procedures.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel and Power Point) and mobile phone applications
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and management
• A commitment to promoting a diverse and inclusive work environment.
• 8 years of applicable electrical utility industry experience
• Current and Valid Driver’s License, CDL-A preferred

Key Nice-To-Haves

• Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
• Occupational Health and Safety Technician (OHST)
• Safety-related training certifications

Key Info

At United Utility, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We welcome candidates of all backgrounds and experiences to apply. We believe that our collective strength lies in our differences, and we celebrate the unique perspectives and talents each team member brings to our organization.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is exposed to a variety of extreme conditions at construction job sites. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move objects up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

This position is frequently required to travel overnight within the workweek to support field safety observations of crews. Out of area and overnight travel will be dictated by power outages and damage due to hurricanes, Ice Storms, Tornadoes, etc.

If you are passionate about safety, driven by innovation, and ready to make a significant impact in the construction industry, we encourage you to join our team. Your expertise will help us build a safer, more sustainable future for all. Apply today and be a part of our exciting journey at United Utility!

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Phone: 704-887-4925
Email: support@unitedutility.com
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