Utility Distribution Safety Manager

Respons Able has a need for an Electric Utility Distribution Safety Technician for Entergy projects. This position is responsible for the daily administration and implementation of the client's Safety Management Plan to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements promoting a safe and healthy work environment. The Safety Tech will support the assigned site Safety Management Plan needs under the client supervisor's direction.

Compensation: $45 to $48 an hour DOE. 40 hours + per week with per diem and travel.

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in construction safety, hazard recognition, accident investigation, and root cause analysis.
• Working knowledge of applicable electric utility distribution standards and work practices.
• Working knowledge of state and local DOT requirements.
• Demonstrates effective communication skills, capable of managing multiple projects, has strong training and interpersonal skills.
• A positive disposition demonstrates passion, integrity, and responsibility.
• Basic computer competency with Microsoft Office products and ability to learn client systems as required.
• Familiar with Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) measures, programs, and procedures.

• Visit multi-site work locations daily to review safety with crews, including Job Hazard Analysis (JHA’s), hazard recognition coaching, strengths, opportunities to improve, and corrective actions needed to enhance safety awareness for everyone associated with work in the field.
• Maintain record-keeping systems including OSH metrics and KPIs.
• Participate in and lead Safety Observation Program.
• Participate in and lead behavior-based Human Performance Program.
• Recognize hazards, perform risk assessments, and provide recommendations to eliminate or mitigate identified hazards.
• Address employee OSH concerns.
• Prepare technical reports.
• Coordinate and perform training in all OSH topics.
• Participate in and lead Emergency “Response” Action Plan.
• Participate in and lead in accident investigations, reporting, and injury illness case management.
• Assist with traffic control plan development and implementation.

• A safety designation from the following list, Certified Utility Safety Professional (CUSP), Construction Site Safety Technician (CSST), Occupational Hygiene and Safety Technicians (OHST) OR Certified Occupational Safety Specialist (CSST).
• Power Safe Training.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in electric utility distribution.