Director Safety & Loss Control

Join our team and help lead a culture where safety is more than a priority, it's a core value. As the Director of Safety, Training, and Loss Control
, you will play a vital role in fostering a safe, healthy, and accident-free work environment for our employees. Serving as the cooperative's subject matter expert in safety, training, risk management, and regulatory compliance, you will partner with all departments to support employee well-being, protect our operations, and promote continuous improvement. The ideal candidate is a collaborative leader who is passionate about building and strengthening a "Safety Committed" culture, ensuring compliance with safety programs, and helping every employee return home safely each day.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. They are not intended to cover each aspect of the position as the scope and duties of a given position may change or be temporarily altered based on the business needs of Snapping Shoals. The basic requirement of every position is to perform all tasks as assigned by the supervisor.

• Compliance with all applicable Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) laws for the protection of workers including maintaining the OSHA 300 log(s),
• Compliance with the Federal Motor Carrier Administration (FMSCA) safety regulations, through coordination and administration of required activities.
• Compliance with Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) laws.
• Compliance with National Electric Safety Code (NESC), National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA 70) and National Electrical Code (NEC).
• Compliance with applicable Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) regulations through the coordination and administration of required activities.

• Accompanies any officials with the authority to inspect facilities.
• Analyzes all contracts with the aid of insurers to assure adequate indemnification clauses are in place.
• Consults with all departments on design, maintenance and use of equipment, buildings, and personal protection equipment.
• Designs, monitors and maintains for management and supervisory personnel, an effective system for accident, injury and property damage reporting so that this function operates effectively.
• Determines, provides for, and may perform Job Hazard Analysis (JHA).
• Conducts investigations in preparation and resolution of claims, lawsuits, or regulatory enforcement.
• Coordinates and executes all efforts to maintain safety accreditation from NRECA's Rural Electric Safety Achievement Program (RESAP).
• Determines, with management and Board approval, insurance needs in Management, Officers and Directors Liability (MODL), and to ensure adequate coverage at the best price.
• Devises, supervises, and coordinates training programs which will increase proficiency in safe practices and promote safety consciousness, and instill an effective understanding of regulatory compliance requirements.
• Ensures that emergency response plans and procedures are in place, remain current, and also acts as Emergency Response Coordinator.
• Ensures that both new and current supervisory and management personnel are adequately trained in established company investigating and reporting procedures addressing injuries (including initial workers comp response), public and private property damage, and vehicle accidents.
• Ensures that necessary periodic inspections of equipment and facilities are maintained by assigned personnel.
• Establishes/Determines topics, Schedules and may conduct monthly safety and training meetings.
• Formulates and maintains safety, environmental, regulatory, and general loss policies to be followed by all personnel and maintains proper records.
• Has overall responsibility for the Cooperative’s DOT program by overseeing the administration of the random drug/alcohol screening for all CDL drivers, DOT physicals on all CDL drivers, and the upkeep of DOT driver qualification files.
• Keeps managers and employees alerted to the hazards and the potential areas of compliance vulnerability and risk involving toxic fumes, dangerous chemicals, and any other hazardous substances by…