What are the responsibilities and job description for the Safety Manager position at Lower Colorado River Authority?
FT/PT: Full-time
Regular/Project/Seasonal: Regular
Location: Austin, TX 78744
City: Austin
State: Texas
Categories: Safety (Industrial), Management, Hybrid
LCRA is looking for a Transmission Safety Manager to join our team! As Safety Manager, you will work with the Transmission Operations leadership team to provide continuous improvements in safety through acting as a leader for safety application and integration into the daily activities of Transmission Services employees. We want you if you can serve as an advocate for the Safety Services Transmission Group, while possessing the ability to integrate safety knowledge and practices into the day-to-day work of LCRA employees. If you thrive on identifying practical safety solutions and are committed to improving safety processes within the LCRA organization, then we want you to apply!
You will be trusted to:
- Hire, train, assign responsibilities, manage performance, and determine compensation of subordinate staff, in compliance with LCRA policy and handles all aspects of staff supervision.
- Provide safety consultation and serve as a safety and health resource for LCRA staff, including worker’s compensation reporting and other safety reports.
- Develop, coordinate and conduct safety orientations, safety training, health training and monthly/quarterly safety meetings. Maintain training records.
- Lead and perform health and safety inspections and audits.
- Investigate complex incidents, including documenting, tracking, reporting and correcting. May assist with LCRA investigations of large-scale incidents.
- Apply industry knowledge of standards and regulations to review and analyze trends and deviations from LCRA policy.
- Lead and coordinate the development and/or improvement of internal safety policies and manuals.
- Perform work by traveling independently or with other staff to various locations (substations, power plants, water systems, etc.) as scheduled.
You qualify with:
- Twelve or more years of experience in safety and health, utility safety to include water, gas operations, energy generation, electric utility transmission and distribution operations or relevant experience. Experience must include at least five years of direct safety team experience within an organization to include experience with administration, oversight providing guidance, leadership or instruction to operational staff. Experience must include at least five years of experience with ANSI, OSHA 1910/1926.269, IEEE C95.6-2002, DOT standards and applicable work practices and safety policies. A degree(s) in industrial maintenance, electrical systems, occupational safety and health, public health or related field may be substituted per LCRA guidelines for certain years of experience.
- A valid driver’s license
You are a great fit with:
- An advanced degree within the utility sector to include safety and health, utility operations, public health, environmental health or a business degree.
- A safety certification from an industry recognized association.
You gain:
- Competitive salary & medical, dental, vision and legal insurance
- Paid time off, including time for vacation, sick and family care leave
- 401(k) match up to 8% that includes a student loan 401(k) contribution program option
- Life and disability insurance
- Wellness program including wellness incentive
- Extensive learning & development programs
And more - all to create a compelling and rewarding work environment.
Equal Opportunity Employer
LCRA provides equal employment opportunities and a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at LCRA are based on business need, job requirement and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, or veteran status in accordance with applicable federal and state legal requirements governing nondiscrimination in employment.
LCRA is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities. Applicants with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can contact LCRA Human Resources (512) 578-4004 or email lcra.benefits@lcra.org. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.
Applications close:
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $130,100.00 - $159,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) 8% Match
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $130,100 - $159,000
