Safety Supervisor

Position Description

Purpose

The Safety Supervisor is responsible for overseeing and managing safety operations, programs, and personnel within assigned business units in Renewables, Utilities, etc. This role ensures compliance with all applicable safety regulations, promotes a strong safety culture, and leads incident prevention initiatives. The Safety Supervisor supervises and develops safety professionals, collaborates with operations and senior leadership, and serves as a key resource for safety program administration and continuous improvement.

Focus & Scope

Essential duties and responsibilities, i.e. those which are basic, necessary, and an integral part of the job, are indicated below:

Leadership and Supervision

• Supervise, develop, and manage safety team(s) within assigned area of responsibility (Renewables, Utilities, etc.) to ensure effective administration of company safety procedures, processes, training, and incident prevention efforts
• Provide mentorship, coaching and performance management to safety team members
• Model innovative and effective management practices that maximize workforce performance, accountability, and motivation while maintaining morale
  
  
  

Program Management & Compliance

• Lead teams in managing compliance with company programs and incident prevention efforts in order to achieve corporate safety goals
• Maintain corporate safety culture by overseeing safety and health programs, conducting work area assessments, and ensuring compliance with corporate safety standards across business units
• Ensure compliance with Cal/OSHA, federal, state, local and utility organization regulations; identify, investigate, document, and recommend resolution of hazardous conditions; verify actions are completed
• Exercise authority to change and/or adjust work procedures as required to ensure the safety of affected employees and the general public
  
  
  

Incident Prevention & Investigation

• Proactively manage injury, illness and incident prevention initiatives, including conducting thorough investigations, completing required documentation, and ensuring compliance with all applicable policies and regulations
• Ensure personal injury and property damage incident investigations, forms, reports, and processes meet safety program policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements
• Collaborate with Risk Department to coordinate and oversee return-to-work programs; ensure employee adherence to program guidelines
  
  
  

Training Development

• Plan, develop, implement, and conduct safety training programs for employees, including craft safety orientation and regulatory compliance training
• Identify areas requiring preventative safety measures and develop targeted training interventions
• Provide strategic vision for creating safe work environments through initial work area assessments and development of appropriate training programs
• Assis in training personnel on equipment, policies, procedures, and hazards
• Participate in pre-job and post-job review meetings to address project and customer safety requirements and issues
  
  
  

Specialized Program Oversight

• Monitor in-house evaluator training and continued education to ensure compliance
• Ensure Operator Qualifications (OQ) staff maintains required program accreditations with compliance companies including HCSS, Gold Shovel, ISN, Veriforce, ITS, NCCER, UPRR, etc.
• Stay current with industry standards and regulatory changes affecting OQ programs
  
  
  

Stakeholder Relations & Communication

• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with field operations, vendors, suppliers, regulatory agencies, utility organizations, contractors, clients, and industry peers
• Facilitate communication on safety policies, procedures, and standards throughout the organization
• Communicate safety metrics and performance indicators to General Superintendents, Project Executives, and Area Managers
• Conduct employee/craft/inspector job-walks and issue various permits as required
  
  
  

Administrative Management

• Manage administrative organization and documentation including safety files, records, reports, department budgets, site-specific safety submittals, permits, and regulatory compliance documentation
• Ensure all safety-related policies and procedures are current, accessible, and properly maintained
• Assist in managing departmental budgets and resource allocation
  
  
  

Relationships, Qualifications And Requirements, & Competencies

Key Relationships

Reports To

• Director of Safety and OQ
  
  
  

Direct Reports

• Safety Professional(s); and/or
• Operator Qualifications Specialist(s)
  
  
  

External Clients

• Various resources for training purposes, vendors and suppliers for safety equipment, state and federal regulatory agencies, utility organizations, worker’s compensation agencies, contractors/subcontractors, industry peers for networking
  
  
  

Internal Clients

• Area Managers, Regional Managers, General Superintendents, Superintendents, Foremen, Dispatchers, Project Engineers/Managers/Executives, Estimators, Administrative Staff, Materials, Mobile Equipment, Teichert Services Group, and other business units.
  
  
  

Education

Role Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupations Health/Safety, or related field, or equivalent combination of technical training and related experience
  
  
  

Experience And Industry Expertise

• Minimum 8-10 years of progressive experience in safety management within construction, utilities, or energy sectors
• Demonstrated experience with operator qualification programs and OSHA compliance requirements
• Proven track record managing safety programs in multi-state operations
• Background in the following business area(s): solar construction, underground utilities, gas distribution, or energy storage
  
  
  

Specific Job Requirements

• Ability to be a vocal and charismatic Leader
• Successful completion of pre-employment drug, alcohol, and background investigation
• Valid Driver’s License
• Ability to preserve confidential and proprietary information and successfully avoid conflicts-of-interest
• Current on all company required safety training
• Ability to work in an autonomous environment with minimal direction and instruction
• Ability to recognize hazardous situations and recommend corrective measures
• Ability to handle multiple priorities at once in a fast-paced work environment
• Knowledge of first aid procedures, techniques and equipment
• Thorough understanding of regulatory compliance of all local, state, federal, utility organizations and company safety and environmental requirements
• Thorough understanding of corporate and industry safety practices, processes, standards, technology, equipment methods, etc. and their impact on safety activities
• Thorough knowledge of company’s Standard Operating Policies and Procedures
• Travel, within state and out of state, overnight can be required
  
  
  

Competencies

• Building Relationships
• Listening
• Planning/Prioritizing
• Initiative
• Dependability
• Judgement/Decision Making
• Learning/Development
• Managerial Courage
• Safety
  
  
  

Equipment Used, Physical Demands, and Work Environment

Equipment Used

• General office equipment, telephone, automobile, personal protective equipment (safety glasses, hearing protection, gas detection equipment) when visiting utility construction sites and substations.
  
  
  

Physical Demands & Work Environment: The physical demands and work environment characteristics are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Physical: Sitting for long periods working on computer or attending meetings. Utility site visits require walking on uneven ground, around energized equipment, and exposure to extreme temperature and/or humidity. Some lifting of materials and equipment up to 50 lbs. Ability to work around utility infrastructure including gas lines and electrical equipment.
• Work Environment: Typical office environment with adequate temperatures and lighting, low levels of noise. Demands of meeting tight utility project deadlines and regulatory timelines. Exposed to utility construction site conditions which can include loud noise, dust, fumes, energized electrical equipment, natural gas facilities, and extreme weather conditions. May work various hours including emergency response situations, early mornings, evenings, and weekends during utility outages or critical infrastructure projects.
  
  
  

Base Salary Range

$139,333.00 - $195,067.00

The range displayed reflects the range the company reasonable expects to pay for the position. The actual base salary is subject to variation due to the role, level, geographic location, relevant education, training, or experience, among other factors.

Employer Disclosure Statement

The above statements and job description is intended to describe the nature and level of work being performed within this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and tasks. Other similar or additional duties are performed as assigned.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Teichert and its subsidiaries pride themselves on being an Equal Opportunity Employer. Individuals seeking employment at our company are considered without regards to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done that will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing an undue hardship on the company. If you are an applicant with a disability, please inform Robert Maxey (RMaxey@teichert.com) if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.

Notice to Staffing Agencies

Teichert, Inc. and its subsidiaries ("Teichert") will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Teichert, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Teichert mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Teichert employees, or to Teichert’s resume database will be considered Teichert property. Teichert will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Teichert will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. Agencies must obtain advance written approval from Teichert’s recruiting function to submit resumes, and then only in conjunction with a valid fully-executed contract for service and in response to a specific job opening. Teichert will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have such agreement in place. Agency agreements will only be valid if in writing and signed by Teichert’s Human Resources Representative or his/ her designee. No other Teichert employee is authorized to bind Teichert to any agreement regarding the placement of candidates by Agencies.

Street Address

3536 Concours St.

City

Ontario

State/Province

California

Zip Code

91764

Job Title

Safety Supervisor