Overhead Electric Field Safety Representative - Minnesota & Wisconsin

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Overhead Electric Field Safety Representative is a full-time, non-union, salary exempt role that is responsible for overseeing assigned work areas and provides support for personnel training, safety inspections, and/or follow-ups, and other HSE activities related to the company, client, or regulatory compliance. The Overhead Electric Field Safety Representative will have in-depth knowledge of the company's Overhead Electric Safe Operating Practices and their application on the job.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Works with the Overhead Electric Department Managers and Foreman to provide employee mentoring, coaching, and guidance in making safe choices while working to foster an incident and injury-free workplace.
• Helps to ensure that the company maintains compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations, and stays informed of proposed regulation changes and safety emphasis and focus programs.
• Serves as a contact for agency inspections and inquiries.
• Conducts/Assists in response to any investigation of incidents, injuries, and near misses.
• Analysis of industry workplace incident/injury/near miss trends and frequencies, specifically those associated within assigned work area and related to company operations.
• Assists Safety Management and Operations Team in development and implementation of preventative measures/controls based on incident findings and root cause analysis.
• Maintains HSE performance reporting data for their assigned work area.
• Leads and helps facilitate, train, and present material on HSE performance, incidents, and trend/analysis data at crew engagement sessions.
• Monitors frequency and ensures regular testing of rubber gloves and sleeves, protective cover-up, protective grounds, mechanical jumpers, fall protection and harnesses, dielectric testing of electrical equipment, and other overhead electric construction tools and equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIRED SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE

• Associates degree in safety science or related field preferred.
• Experience as a Journeyman Lineman and/or experience working on an overhead electric crew preferred.
• Minimum 2 years experience working in a safety related role preferred.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic understanding of underground gas & electric distribution construction practices preferred.
• Must have some DOT and overhead electric tooling and equipment knowledge and be able to provide training and support in these areas as needed.
• Knowledge of OSHA safety rules and regulations.
• Must have a valid state driver's license with a good, clean driving record.

InterCon Construction is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on account of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by law.

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