Safety Manager, Utility Solutions and Technical Training
Safety Manager, Utility Solutions and Technical Training
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Job Description
- Leads and directs assigned staff in the design development and delivery of safety training programs technical courses line worker apprenticeship and refresher training classes.
- Manages the Arkansas Electric Cooperative Inc. safety program ensuring alignment with corporate safety objectives regulatory compliance and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Ensures compliance with all applicable statutory and regulatory requirements (e.g. OSHA NFPA NESC) and ensures training and services align with organizational policies and industry best practices.
- Supports the development of training and educational materials ensuring alignment with ANSI Z490.1 standards for accepted practices in safety health and environmental training.
- Conducts hazard identification and risk assessments recommending appropriate engineering administrative or procedural controls to mitigate risks.
- Participates in incident investigations audits inspections and evaluations to identify root causes and support continuous improvement in safety performance.
- Promotes and supports participation in the NRECA Rural Electric Safety Achievement Program (RESAP) to enhance safety culture and operational excellence.
- Executes supervisory responsibilities following organizational policies and applicable laws including hiring training performance management and employee development.
- Demonstrates the ability to manage stress and collaborate effectively with others in a team-oriented environment.
- The ability to handle stress and work well with others are essential functions of this position.
- Due to our obligation to provide continuous reliable electric service to our customers the ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance and the ability to work outside your regularly scheduled office hours when necessary is an essential function of the job.
- Performs other related duties as required or assigned to support the mission and goals of the organization.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship now or at any time in the future.
Minimum Qualifications
A Bachelors or Associates degree in Safety Management or a related field is required plus 8 years of related experience and/or training in relevant fields. Alternatively candidates may qualify with 12 years of related experience and/or training in lieu of a degree. An equivalent combination of education and experience will also be considered.
REQUIRED CERTIFICATES LICENSES REGISTRATIONS
- Certified Loss Control Professional (CLCP) Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Certified Utility Safety Professional (CUSP) (obtain within 3 years)
- CPR Instructor (Obtain within 1 year)
PREFERRED CERTIFICATES LICENSES REGISTRATIONS
- Line Worker Training Certification from a recognized source (Northwest Lineman College T&D Power Skills Southeast Lineman Training Center or equivalent)
- Authorized OSHA Outreach Trainer Designation OSHA 500 or 501 (Obtain within 1 year)
- Arkansas drivers license with a Class A or Class B CDL endorsement within 1 year.
- Certified Instructional Trainer (Obtain within 2 years)
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
The following work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the functions of this job the employee is regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts work in high precarious places risk of electrical shock; frequently exposed to outdoor weather conditions; and occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES
The following physical activities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations.
Moderate diversity moderately physical. Work activities which allow for a moderate amount of diversity in the performance of tasks which requires somewhat diversified physical demands of the employee.
While performing the functions of this job the employee is regularly required to stand walk climb or balance talk or hear; frequently required to sit use hands to finger handle or feel reach with hands and arms stoop kneel crouch or crawl; an. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds; regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision; distance vision; color vision; peripheral vision; depth perception; and ability to adjust focus.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The job requires that 50% to 75% of the time would be spent traveling within a 3-state area. Overnight travel would also be required. Must train and observe under field conditions within the state. The position involves proficiency in climbing wood pole structures aerial lift and digger derrick operations and requires some work during non-traditional working hours and weekends. Participation in storm response efforts is required including deployment on short notice extended hours and work in challenging conditions to support restoration and safety operations.
BENEFITS
- 100% Company Funded Defined Benefit Pension Plan
- 401(k) with 3% Dollar-for Dollar Company Match
- Health Dental and Vision Insurance
- 9 Paid holidays
- 2 Floating holidays
- Educational assistance
- Paid time off accrual
- Short-term disability
- Long-term disability
- Free & confidential Employee Assistance Program
EEO/AA/M/F/VETS/DISABLED
Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation and Arkansas Electric Cooperatives Inc. are Equal Opportunity Workplace and an Affirmative Action Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability protected veteran status age or any other protected category.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
