What are the responsibilities and job description for the Field Safety Representative (Bird Electric) position at Black & Veatch Family of Companies?
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Company : Bird Electric Enterprises
Req Id : 107721
Opportunity Type : Staff
Relocation eligible : No
Full time/Part time : Full-Time
Project Only Hire : No
Visa Sponsorship Available: No
Job Summary
Bird Electric, a Black & Veatch company, is a U.S. self-perform electrical construction services provider with a national reach in emergency power restoration. Bird Electric delivers grid solutions and operates in adjacent distributed infrastructure markets including renewables, electric vehicle (EV) charging, and connectivity.
This field position is accountable for implementing and maintaining the company's Safety Procedures. Must have overhead transmission line, substation, and high voltage experience.
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Key Responsibilities
- Provide expected field training requirements
- Provide training support to operational management, person-in-charge, and employees
- Provide required monthly and annual training
- Maintain accurate training records and other associated documentations and recordings
- Assist in Audit and Reviews
- Continually monitor and update training materials for relevancy and accuracy
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree preferred but not required.
- 4 years safety training in an electrical construction environment preferred.
- Extensive knowledge of safety and health standards and practices.
Minimum Qualifications
- Minimum of 3 years in the O&G / Electrical Industry
- Good communication and presentation skills
- Good Computer Skills
- Required Certifications:
- Authorized OSHA Outreach Instructor
- Authorized NFPA Instructor
- Authorized H2S/Safe Land Instructor
- Authorized First Aid/CPR/BBP/AED Instructor
- Authorized Qualified Electrical Worker Instructor
- Safety Credentials:
- CUSP and/or
- CHST
- OHST
- SMS
- CIT
3 years safety training experience. Must have overhead transmission line, substation, and high voltage experience. All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.
Certifications
- CUSP and/or
- CHST
- OHST
- SMS
- CIT
Work Environment/Physical Demands
- Lift and carry heavy items weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Stand, Kneel, Bend, Stoop, Move, and Walk long distances in and around confined, cluttered places, and uneven areas.
- See and hear naturally or with correction.
- Full range of motion and flexibility consistent with requirements of the job duties.
- Requires using hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls according to a set procedure.
- Requires repetitive movement.
- May require work above 5 feet in height.
- Climb and maintain balance on steel framework, stairs, ladders and scaffolds.
- Work up to a 12 hour shift doing hard physical labor in varying temperature extremes and other outside conditions.
- Typical construction site environment:
- Requires working in cramped work spaces and getting into awkward positions.
- Requires working in very hot (above 90 F degrees) or very cold (below 32F degrees) temperatures and exposure to inclement weather such as dust, wind, snow, rain, etc.
- Requires working in extremely bright or low lighting conditions
- Includes exposure to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable.
- Work around hazardous equipment.
- Typical office environment.
- This position is considered a safety sensitive position.
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Our comprehensive benefits portfolio is a key component of this commitment and offers and array of health care benefits including but not limited to medical, dental and vision insurances along with life insurance and a robust wellness program.
To support a healthy work-life balance, we offer paid vacation and holiday time after the eligibility period has been met.
A variety of additional benefits are available to our professionals including, but not limited to, a company matched 401k plan, vendor discounts, AD&D insurance, pre-taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan, identity theft and credit monitoring services, and the B&V Credit Union.
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