Safety Advisor

Description

Safety Management Group (SMG) passionately provides expert staff, training, technology, and resources to equip clients with the ability to successfully protect people, property, and the environment. Our services continually grow and our team innovates in honor of our commitment to our associates, clients, and our community. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending, 401k with employer matching, paid holidays, Life and Disability Insurance, and additional supplemental products.

SMG is seeking a Safety Advisor – Power & Utilities - in Shreveport, LA.

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 SMG because we always do what is right. We are fully committed to our associates, clients, and the community.

Overview Of Job Responsibilities

• Attend Subcontractor’s Task Hazard Analysis (THA), providing input and training as needed
• Perform two (2) Job Site Observation (JSO) walks per day: one in the a.m. and one in the p.m.
• Record Action Items (for example, Good Catches and Near Misses), report them to General Contractor and follow up, recording the mitigation
• Daily Safety Reports
• Report BMP issues to General Contractor and follow up when mitigated
• Daily Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) Report
• Address safety concerns and perform training as needed - Weekly
• JSO site inspection and training
• Safety training for the whole crew (Safety Talk)
• Guardian Report Review
• JSO walks with SMG safety representative (two-to-three times per week)
• Update the SWPPP binder as needed
• On-boarding training for newcomers to the site
• Task Plan training for each new task when started
  
  
  

Requirements

• A college degree in a safety-related field and Two years’ safety management-related experience or Five years of safety management experience
• First Aid/CPR/AED Certification
• OSHA 30 Hour
• Be able to work outdoors in all reasonable conditions
• Proficient in effective email correspondence, electronic document development, creating safety-related communications (bulletins, alerts, etc.), navigating new computer software and applications
• 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 Areas

• 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
  
  
  

Join an elite group of Safety Professionals! SMG provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.