What are the responsibilities and job description for the Safety Advisor position at Safety Management Group, LLC?
Description
Safety Management Group passionately provides expert staff, training, technology, and resources to equip clients to protect people, property, and the environment successfully. Our services continually grow, and our team innovates in honor of our commitment to our associates, clients, and community. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage, Flexible Spending, a 401k with employer matching, paid holidays, Life and Disability Insurance, and additional supplemental products.
Safety Management Group seeks a Safety Advisor – Power & Utilities – Columbus, OH. - Travelers will be accepted for this project. Per diem is available.
The key function of a Safety Advisor is to prioritize Safety, prioritize the client’s needs, work well in a team setting, be self-managed, and be flexible when it comes to change. The Associate in this role will work in a Utility Construction environment.
Our clients trust that our team will do what we say we will. They know to expect nothing less than the highest ethical standards from Safety Management Group because we always do what is right. Our team often goes above and beyond the bar. We are fully committed to our associates, clients, and the community.
This person will oversee the safety of a substation upgrade project. They will conduct job site audits.
Schedule:
Monday - Thursday. 7am -6pm EST. Possible Friday and Saturday.
Overview of Job Responsibilities:
- Provide safety oversight as a contractor rep of line crews on a 345kV/765kV project
- Work will likely include transmission, distribution, substation, and fiber crews
- Contractor Safety Management Program Implementation
- Complete quality safety observations, including documentation of findings focusing on leading indicators.
- Establish, build, and maintain effective relationships with appropriate stakeholders.
- Provide safety leadership for Energy Delivery projects.
- Verify compliance with safety policies and procedures as required by law and the owner.
- Work to ensure safety requirements are clear to contractors.
- Represent the Utility client in meetings.
- Prepare reports clearly and concisely.
- Reinforces safety culture with field crews.
- Adheres to internal standards, policies, and procedures.
Requirements
- A college degree in a safety-related field is preferred
- Three plus years’ safety management experience - utility/construction background.
- Be able to work outdoors in all reasonable conditions.
- Proficient in effective email correspondence, electronic document development, creating safety-related communications (bulletins, alerts, etc.), and navigating new computer software and applications.
- The ability to multitask and manage multiple competing priorities is critical to success.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work in a collaborative team setting.
- Ability to lead meetings and initiatives to drive results.
Experience preferred in the following area
- Transmission & Distribution, Vegetation Management, Underground Distribution & Network
- Demonstrated knowledge of safety rules and regulations at all levels of government, including federal, state, and local
- Certifications including ASP, CSP, CHST, CUSP, STSC, CTSP
Physical Demands of the job may include:
- Moving about long distances
- Ascending/Descending stairs and ladders
- Remaining in a stationary position for a prolonged period
- Working in extreme weather (hot and cold environments)
- Being exposed to loud noises
- Wearing personal protective gear correctly
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