Safety Manager

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PHYSICAL OFFICE

LOCATION:

PEC Marble Falls Office - 4302 N. US Highway 281, Marble Falls, TX 78654

$Minimum Starting Base Pay* + KPI Bonuses + Competitive Benefits

* Qualifications may warrant greater starting base pay within the full pay range. Individual base pay is determined by experience, job-related skills, and relevant education or training.

This position is responsible for ongoing research, development and delivery of a world class comprehensive safety program in support of the Cooperative’s strategic initiatives.

• Manage all aspects of the Cooperative’s Safety Program Initiatives
• Oversee all safety programs including field, office and corporate initiatives
• Coordinate and implement safety related training that include acceptable industry safe working procedures for distribution systems, maintenance and construction, First Aid, Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), hazard communication requirements, defensive driving, safety awareness, security awareness, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards and other safety related topics
• Coordinate and implement the Cooperative's Emergency Action Plans
• Plan and implement learning activities and programs that align with the Cooperative’s Safety Plan and strategic initiatives
• Develop safety programs that ensure skills readiness for electrically qualified workers
• Ensure that employees have the proper safety training, knowledge and tools to perform their jobs safely and effectively
• Assist in the development and implementation of programs to reduce or eliminate occupational injuries, illnesses and financial loss
• Identify, select and evaluate third party training vendors and guest instructors to facilitate the delivery of safety training activities
• Ensure that Safety Department employees are trained in safety program procedures, investigation techniques and OSHA regulations and documentation

• Partner with external and local organizations and agencies to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations
• Partner with Cooperative management to identify performance problems, skill gaps, training needs for safety programs and Initiatives
• Analyze and coordinate the effectiveness of safety systems and procedures
• Make recommendations to modify field training, safety work policies and procedures
• Implement safety improvements through employee engagement
• Monitor and participate in safety meetings
• Conduct equipment and tool inspections with Lineworkers
• Coach management in effective techniques for teaching skills and improving safety performance
• Instruct apprentices’ supervisors in maintaining safety progress reports and procedures
• Ensure that employee accidents and injuries involving property or product and safety violations are investigated, documented and recorded
• Conduct safety inspections and investigations and make recommendations for change
• Review records, monitor progress and participate in corrective actions
• Develop, purchase, maintain and distribute safety training materials and equipment

• Prepare and present status of programs to senior management, Board of Directors Committees and the Board of Directors
• Coordinate safety oriented activities with other departments
• Review, recommend or approve contracts and cost estimates
• Research multiple options for the creation of a Cooperative in-house training center
• Supervise the work of office, administrative or customer service employees to ensure adherence to quality standards, deadlines and proper procedures, correcting errors or problems
• Provide employees with guidance in handling difficult or complex problems and in resolving escalated complaints or disputes
• Implement corporate and departmental policies, procedures and service standards in conjunction with management
• Discuss job performance problems with employees to identify causes and issues and work to resolve problems
• Teach and instruct employees in job duties and company policies or arrange for training to be provided
• Evaluate employees' job performance and conformance to regulations and recommend appropriate personnel action
• Recruit, instruct and supervise subordinates

• Interpret and communicate work procedures and…