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Safety Technician

Ace Electric
Savannah, USA
Junior · 1+ years experience
Onsite
Discovered 5 days ago

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Responsibilities

  • Works closely with Division Safety Professional, Project Managers and Superintendents to implement a safety and education training program in compliance with the Ace Safety Program.
  • Ensures the Ace Safety Program is understood and adhered to, on the assigned project.
  • Assist will all necessary job site inspections including color coding, fall protection, equipment inspections and job hazard assessments (JHAs).
  • Identifies and implements best safety practices.
  • Leads company safety and health activities by providing direction and training to division personnel.
  • Supports and implements new safety initiatives that may arise from a safety audit, incident or other sources.
  • Provides technical support to all personnel to ensure compliance with Federal & State safety & health regulations.
  • Remains up-to-date and knowledgeable on all OSHA regulations.
  • Issues Safety Alerts for serious incidents (employee injury, property damage, near miss, etc.).
  • Assures all newly hired associates are given a thorough orientation concerning the Ace Safety Program. (NESO)
  • Conducts Frequent and Regular jobsite inspections and audits focusing on recognizable hazards, unsafe work practices, and corrective actions or procedures to be implemented to correct deficiencies.
  • Prepares and maintains project safety records, and reports to improve the company’s safety performance and comply with all government agencies, insurance carriers and internal procedures.
  • Work with Project Managers, Superintendents and Division Safety Professional to ensure all necessary safety equipment, safety manuals and documents are maintained on projects.
  • Works closely with Project Managers and Superintendents to develop and implement Site Specific Safety Plans for their assigned projects.
  • Advises all personnel on the use of necessary personal protective equipment, job safety materials and first-aid equipment.
  • Purchases all safety equipment and supplies for their assigned projects in coordination with the division safety professional.
  • Assists project personnel in the preparation of permit applications for high-risk activities. (Energized Work, First Energization of Services, Confined Space Entry, etc)
  • Be onsite to supervise and assist during the performance of any high risk activities)
  • Ensures all incidents (injuries, property damage, and near misses) are properly reported and investigated to include visiting the work area, interviewing employees, taking pictures and completing incident investigation form.
  • Administer drug and alcohol screens in cooperation with HR.
  • Assists HR with any claims management issues. (Workers Comp, Vehicle Ins., General Liability, etc.)
  • Be onsite to accompany any safety inspection by OSHA, insurance carriers, customers’ safety personnel, or others.
  • Works closely with HR and Headquarters Safety to reduce, contest, or mitigate any potential OSHA citations.
  • Collaborate with other company safety personnel to audit and improve the Ace Safety Program.
  • Assists with the completion of all Customer Safety Prequalification forms as directed.
  • Position Requirements:
  • License: Valid state driver's license as required by job conditions or by the company.
  • OSHA 30 within the last 4 years.
  • CPR/First Aid training certification
  • Education: High School Graduate or GED. Bachelors preferred.
  • Experience: Minimum of 1 year field safety experience, preferred in electrical.
  • Working Conditions:
  • Job requires working in all elements, depending on job location, time of year, heat, cold, rain, or snow.
  • Must be able to utilize construction site sanitary facilities (Porta-Johns).
  • Work in restricted areas (switch gear-room, manholes, utility tunnels and crawl spaces).
  • Wear personal protective equipment as required.
  • Able to work 40 hours per week and overtime as required, including night shifts and out-of-town work if required.
  • This position is a 90% field safety position with 10% office environment for administrative duties.
  • Required Physical/Mental Functions:
  • Must be able to train personnel in the safe operation of equipment (trenchers, lift trucks, aerial work platforms, etc.).
  • Train personnel on safe work practices as outlined in Safety Handbook.
  • Operate company truck with manual and automatic transmission.
  • Read and interpret maps, manuals, work site directions, and written instructions. Must hear and see well (either natural or with correction).
  • Must be able to bend, stoop, squat, crawl, climb, kneel, balance, push, pull and reach overhead.
  • Able to lift objects weighing up to 40 pounds, with frequent lifting and carrying of objects weighing up to 20 pounds.
  • Tolerant to prolonged standing and movement on foot.
  • Climb ladders (all types).
  • Repetitive use of arms, hands, and fingers.
  • AAP/EEO Statement:
  • Ace Electric, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.

Qualifications

  • Job requires working in all elements, depending on job location, time of year, heat, cold, rain, or snow.
  • Must be able to utilize construction site sanitary facilities (Porta-Johns).
  • Work in restricted areas (switch gear-room, manholes, utility tunnels and crawl spaces).
  • Wear personal protective equipment as required.
  • Able to work 40 hours per week and overtime as required, including night shifts and out-of-town work if required.
  • This position is a 90% field safety position with 10% office environment for administrative duties.
  • Must be able to train personnel in the safe operation of equipment (trenchers, lift trucks, aerial work platforms, etc.).
  • Train personnel on safe work practices as outlined in Safety Handbook.
  • Operate company truck with manual and automatic transmission.
  • Read and interpret maps, manuals, work site directions, and written instructions. Must hear and see well (either natural or with correction).
  • Must be able to bend, stoop, squat, crawl, climb, kneel, balance, push, pull and reach overhead.
  • Able to lift objects weighing up to 40 pounds, with frequent lifting and carrying of objects weighing up to 20 pounds.
  • Tolerant to prolonged standing and movement on foot.
  • Climb ladders (all types).
  • Repetitive use of arms, hands, and fingers.
  • Ace Electric, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Minimum of 1 year field safety experience, preferred in electrical.

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