Safety Specialist - Columbus, OH

5 Star Electric, LLC (5 Star) is a premier full-service provider of electrical construction, maintenance, and repair services with offices in Western Kentucky and Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas. 5 Star specializes in Distribution and Transmission Power Line work, Substation, Industrial, Commercial, Streetlighting, and Fiber installations.

Position Title: Safety Specialist

Our Core Values: Guided by Safety. Focused on Communities. Powered by Care.

Essential Functions:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

The primary functions of this position are to ensure the safety and quality of 5 Star Electric, LLC’s operations and procedures. Serve as the staff subject matter expert in safety management, developing and carrying out procedures as well as documenting processes within the organization. You will be responsible for the safety control audits of all installation and repair work ensuring compliance as outlined by company and OSHA directives. The position reports to the HSE Director and will require travel and relocation from time to time.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Have a complete understanding of all Company-related safety rules and regulations, and effectively communicate them to all affected personnel so as not to diminish in any way the Company’s established safety goals and objectives.
• Continually examine data to identify operational problems, positive and negative trends and issues, and understands possible cause-effect relationships that have a bearing on the Company’s Safety Program performance. Promptly develop solutions to effectively address any issues that may cause a potential problem and communicate accordingly.
• Actively involve others, as necessary, in the decision-making process. In so doing, ensure all relative safety information is obtained, and alternatives are identified so the best decision[s] are made and appropriate buy-in is obtained.
• Review potential subcontractor's safety policies, procedures, and performance during the pre-qualification/bidding phase to ensure the company meets the established requirements
• Conducting field-monitoring activities associated with hot work permitting, excavation permits, crane operation, equipment loading/unloading, etc.
• Reviewing / auditing daily activity conducted by subcontractor personnel
• Conducting accident investigations and incident reports as needed
• Taking immediate corrective action on any unsafe acts observed, involving the company management and subcontractor management for immediate review
• Follow a “Best Practices” philosophy by being pro-active in making creative, timely and meaningful suggestions as to how best achieve maximum efficiencies and results from the Company’s Safety Program.
• Other responsibilities, as assigned by the Director of Safety.

Success Factors:

• Must be able to work outdoors in diverse terrain and in all weather conditions
• Must be able to stand, sit, or bend for long periods of time. Must be able to walk, kneel, and carry for moderate periods of time.
• Ability to work outdoors conditions.
• Physical capabilities required to safely operate a motor vehicle, in all driving conditions.
• Possess sight, strength, and coordination necessary to safely lift up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• Must be available for frequent overtime and storm work assignments.
• Must be fully proficient in the MS Office suite. Additional certifications may be required.

Experience and Education:

• Associate degree, preferred with 3 – 5 years of documented safety power line construction experience.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA Federal Regulations, state and local safety regulations, policies, and procedures. Current OSHA 500 certificate and training experience in OSHA 10/30.
• Knowledgeable in bucket, and pole top rescue operations.
• Current OSHA 30 Certification. Must have a qualified credential from BCSP/CUSP or other approved safety organization. Demonstrated ability to review contractor health and safety plans.
• Must be certified in urine drug test collections, as well as Screening Test Technician (STT) for alcohol testing (DOT and company designated).
• Demonstrated experience in conducting field audits, accident investigations and leading safety meetings and training initiatives. 

Additional Requirements/Licenses/Certifications:

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid State of Residence Driver  License is required.
• Must have Class B CDL (Minimum), valid medical certification and clean driving record.
• Candidates must pass criminal and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) background checks and pass a pre-employment drug screen.
• Must have ability for frequent travel on needed training requirements and potential for overtime including storm work.
• Must be certified in urine drug test collections, as well as Screening Test Technician (STT) for alcohol testing (DOT and company designated).
• Demonstrated experience in conducting field audits, accident investigations and leading safety meetings and training initiatives.
• Must have CPR/First Aid Instructor Certification from American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
• Must have a class B CDL (minimum), medical certification and clean driving record

Notes:

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.