Electric Utility Safety Manager

Summary

The Electric Utility Safety Manager is responsible for development, implementation, maintenance and administration of an OSHA-based occupational safety program across all electric departments. The Electric Utility Safety Manager will be responsible for maintaining compliance with federal, state, and local safety regulations and helping promote a culture of safety throughout the organization. The Electric Utility Safety Manager will promote organization-wide occupational safety awareness and monitor that safety related functions (including investigations, risk assessments and training) are being satisfactorily completed.

Pay Range: (Depending on qualifications and experience)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Works with the Safety Steering Team and Continuous Improvement Teams to develop and promote the organization's safety culture.

• Assists in the creation, development and presentation of safety training material.

• Coordinates and monitors required safety training.

• Evaluates training methods and programs for effectiveness in increasing employee safety awareness and performance.

• Conducts and manages safety audits and job-hazard analyses to proactively identify risk exposures and potential hazards.

• Develops action plans to eliminate and/or reduce risk exposure, and makes recommendations to management.

• Maintains compliance with federal and state regulations by understanding existing laws and rules, interpreting standards, enforcing adherence, and advising management on needed actions.

• Coaches managers, supervisors and employees on expected safety roles, responsibilities and protocols.

• Monitors and administers safety programs for effectiveness, with efforts directed at maintaining a zero accident/incident rate; and makes recommendations for improvement.

• Identifies safety improvement opportunities with respect to work processes and procedures; reviews findings with appropriate management and staff; and helps implement improvements with respective department staff.

• Conducts and manages work procedure and incident investigations to determine cause, effect, liability and prevention methods.

• Analyzes accident reports to determine frequency and loss trends, and recommends mitigation and remedial measures as needed.

• Determines that safety training courses for all levels of employees are provided as needed (e.g., First Aid, AED, CPR, Defensive Driving, Back Injury Prevention, Office Safety, Hazardous Materials Handling & Spill Response, Construction Safety, Material Safety Data Sheets, and other utility-oriented safety training courses).

• Coordinates necessary apprentice training.

• Facilitates all related reporting and updates to the appropriate agencies to ensure program compliance (including the Department of Labor, Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Administration, and Texas Veterans Commission).

• Records and tracks safety training for all employees.

• Reviews and disseminates monthly, quarterly and annual safety and training summary data to appropriate managers.

• Works with all departments to maintain Safety Data Sheet (SDS) manuals.

• Routinely performs spot check audits.

• Annually approves SDS inventory and provides updates to all departments.

• Coordinates with City of Garland Risk Management to determine if policies and directives are in compliance with federal, state and local occupational safety and health directives.

• Responds to emergencies involving employee or public injury and/or damage, and acts as primary investigator for property damage, accidents, near-misses and on-the-job injuries.

• Coordinate the quarterly mandatory random drug/alcohol testing of department employees with a Class A driver license.

• Develops and manages contracts for safety professionals who conduct safety meetings and training of department staff.

• Coordinates annual emergency evacuation drills (e.g., fire, tornado and hurricane) to maintain compliance with facility exit procedures.

• Participates in the development and administration of the safety program budget; forecasts additional funds needed for equipment, materials, training and supplies; communicates budget requirements to appropriate managers.

• Supports and models' behavior to promote employee interest in on-the-job safety.

• Performs related duties as required and responds promptly to work when called in.

• Trains, assigns work, evaluates and manages performance of subordinate staff.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Safety, Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, Electrical Engineering or similar field of study, or an equivalent amount of experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job

• At least 5 years of progressively responsible safety or environmental related work experience in the electric utility industry, or other relevant experience

• Strong communication skills

• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local safety regulations

• Thorough knowledge of OSHA standards and protocols

• Knowledge of DOT procedures and drug testing requirements

• Valid Texas Driver License (or ability to be issued one within 90 days of employment)

Preferred Qualifications

Education/ Experience:

• Master's degree in Industrial Safety, Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, Electrical Engineering or similar field of study, or an equivalent amount of experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job

• At least 8 years of progressively responsible safety or environmental related work experience in the electric utility industry, or other relevant experience

• 4 years of experience in a safety leadership role

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong communication skills

• General knowledge of the principles and practices of business organizations

• Ability to train, develop and motivate the safety culture

• Knowledge of DOT procedures and drug testing requirements

• Ability to make accurate decisions and take corrective actions during normal and emergency situations

• Proficient skill in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

• Ability to take on challenges and learn at a quick pace

Licenses and Certifications:

Hold one or more of the following safety certifications:

• Certified Safety Professional (CSP)

• Certified Utility Safety Professional (CUSP)

• Electrical Safety Specialist (ESS)

• Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST)

• Safety Management Specialist (SMS)

• Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH)