Position Summary

The Safety Specialist implements, participates in, and monitors safety training-related activities of utility line construction and clearance crews.

This person must have the ability to assess workplace hazards, determine risks, and provide solutions in an effective, timely, and cost-effective manner.

This position ensures that crews follow compliance requirements while engaging in multi-state utility operations such as electric power lines, large power construction, line clearance operations, tree trimming and rigging, and off-road forestry equipment.

Our front-line safety professionals will be charged with conducting safety inspections, observations, investigations, safety training, and regulatory compliance auditing.

Duties and Responsibilities Include

Essential Duties : Safety

Safety

Assists leadership in confirming employees are fit for duty and have appropriate credentials

Conducts crew audits such as job site set-up, hazard evaluations, proper use of PPE, and equipment

Assists in the development and implementation of the Regional Safety Action Plan

Works with field supervision and Safety to investigate personal injury, vehicle, and property accidents

Assists with the filing of reports and compiling accident statistics on risk assessment

Immediately addresses on-site safety concerns and conducts training when safety errors are witnessed

Training

Serves as technical 'expert' for all corporate and regional training programs

Provides technical support, including but not limited to

Instructional aids, training handbooks, demonstration models, multimedia visual aids, and reference works

Prepares, participates in, and conducts training classes, partnering with third-party services when necessary

Develops and implements a continuous program of safety education, policies, and programs

Works with leadership in identifying training needs and provides continuous training

Assists in the assessment of the job knowledge of employees and monitoring training progress

Attends internal and external training courses which pertain to improving and developing job-related skills

Conducts new employee safety evaluations and orientation

Provides leadership, coaching, and mentoring

Compliance

Responsible for the operational safety results and for reviewing safety tracking, completion, and progress

Ensures compliance of all regional personnel pertaining to OSHA, ANSI, Federal, State, and local regulations

Ensures compliance with all contract and regulatory safety and training specifications and requirements

Conducts inspections of site and vehicles to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations / standards

Responsible for monitoring certifications compliance for the assigned region

Duties and responsibilities may change with or without notice

What You'll Bring to the Team

High School Diploma, HSE, or GED

Licensed Journeyman with at least three (3) years of experience after completion of the Journeyman program

Knowledge of OSHA standards and DOT requirements

Ability to work within Union and Non-Union workforce

Certified LTE or CTE Arborist, ISA Arborist, or Utility Arborist or ability to obtain within 14 months of employment, when required

• Knowledge of essential job functions and responsibilities

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Strong oral and written communication skills

Ability to problem solve

Meet all physical requirements of the position

Pass all drug and alcohol screens as required by Company policy and, if applicable, required by DOT regulations

18 years of age or older, or 21 if CDL is required

Legally authorized to work in the United States

Preferred :

Herbicide Applicators License, as needed and required by state

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.

The Company reserves the right to revise or change the job duties as needed. Management reserves the right to change the description, duties, or work schedules to accommodate individuals with disabilities.

Additionally, the position may be subject to pre-employment screening, including drug screening and background check.

The Townsend Company, LLC and its family of companies are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristics protected by law.

Last updated : 2024-05-30