About Us

headquartered in Tucson, Arizona, is a subsidiary of , the largest investor-owned electric and gas distribution utility in Canada.

Our public utility subsidiaries, Tucson Electric Power Company, UNS Electric, Inc. and UNS Gas, Inc., power our economy by providing electric and gas service to nearly 700,000 customers in Arizona.

We embrace a spirit of giving, dedicated to improving quality of life in the communities we have served for generations, and in TEP’s case, since the 1890s.

We’re building a cleaner, greener grid, with more wind and solar power than ever before, while maintaining safe, reliable, and affordable service.

Your Employer of Choice

Our culture is rooted in that define how we work and who we are. Our team of innovative professionals bring their authentic selves to work each day to power our vision and make a difference.

We create opportunities for employees to thrive through :

• Continual growth : In an industry changing faster than ever before, our commitment to professional growth and leadership development means we never stop challenging ourselves to explore new possibilities.
• Active Engagement : We support a collaborative environment, with peer-to-peer learning and employee-driven groups that foster an inclusive culture.
• Total compensation : UNS Energy Corporation also offers a competitive compensation and benefits package that includes a 401k plan with a generous company match, a company-sponsored pension plan, affordable individual and family health insurance plans, tuition assistance, life insurance, long-term disability insurance and much more.

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Job Description - Training & Safety Specialist - SGS

We are currently seeking talented individuals for the position of Training & Safety Specialist at our power plant facility located in Springerville, AZ.

The Springerville Generating Station operates four coal-fired units with a combined generating capacity of over 1600 megawatts of power.

Although we will be retiring two of the units we operate and maintain at this facility by 2032, we continue to work together to generate safe, clean, reliable power to enhance our families, customers and communities.

Internal Posting Expires : 5 / 14 / 2024

External Posting May Expire At Any Time.

Position Description

Ensure compliance with all applicable local, state and federal laws, regulations and standards concerning safety and health, as well as applicable standards set forth by the ACC.

Develop, coordinate and guide the implementation of safety and health processes, and programs in conjunction with the corporate safety and health staff.

This position may provide services to affiliates of the Company subject to the UNS Energy Code of Conduct and the related Policies and Procedures.

Position-Related Responsibilities

• Provide safety and health consultation services to employees and supervisors.
• Implement policies and procedures to assure awareness of and compliance with safety and health requirements of the organization.
• Coordinate audits of health and safety programs within the organization to identify and control significant loss producing exposure.
• Keep informed on all existing and proposed changes in health and safety regulations.
• Develop and assist with basic safety and health training of employees.
• Promote communication programs to enhance and encourage employee awareness of safety and health issues.
• Serve as a technical consultant to departments in matters related to safety and health issues.
• Facilitates incident investigations, develops written reports on the events and their probable causes,
• Provides feedback to employees for safety related issues.
• Develops safety meeting material.
• Conducts Safety Risk Self-Assessment within UNS.
• Develops, recommends and implements training, production, and safety programs to improve knowledge and effectiveness of personnel.
• Coordinates departmental activities with other areas throughout Company, as required, to insure a cooperative effort on all tasks.
• Represents department and sections on various committees, as necessary, to insure that favorable associations continue.

Disseminates appropriate information resulting from committee conclusions.

• Monitors literature from federal, state, and local areas that affect the utility industry.
• Assist in evaluation and purchase of safety material, tools and equipment to be used by various groups
• Assist with Fire System testing and maintenance.
• Assist with Emergency Response Team training.
• Requires the ability to obtain and maintain CIP certification.
• This is a safety sensitive position.
• Support and communicate Operational Excellence goals, objectives, vision, and values.

Management Responsibilities :

• Ensures that the Company’s management principles, policies and programs are consistently practiced and continually support the Affirmative Action Plan.
• Complies with and administer the terms and conditions of the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

• A bachelor’s degree in Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or related field, or at least four years equivalent work experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of OSHA, MSHA, NFPA, ANSI, ACC, NESC, NEC regulations, standards and best practices.
• Demonstrated ability to present to large groups of employees
• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex incidents and assist with identification of root causes and effective solutions for unsafe conditions, procedures, processes, etc.
• Ability to conduct scene and job evaluations in all manner of terrain at all hours of the day and night.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with diverse groups across functional lines. Must have high level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations.

Position continually requires demonstrated poise, tact and diplomacy.

Proficient in the use of personal computer applications, including but not limited to, Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Safety Specialist I

Zero to three years of safety specialist experience in an electrical utility environment.

Safety Specialist II

• Oversees and assures that all activities are performed in a manner which optimizes costs and efficiencies for the organization.
• Three to five years of relevant safety experience or designation as a Certified Safety Professional (CSP)

All employees are expected and required to adhere to the Company Code of Ethics and Principles of Conduct.

Pay Rate : Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience.

All job offers are contingent on successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and background check.

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Last updated : 2024-05-01