Plans, develops, and implements the programs and procedures necessary to meet the Cooperative’s compliance and safety needs. Continually makes improvements for a safer work environment for all Cooperative employees.
Major Functions:
Conducts or arranges all weekly and monthly safety meetings
Ensures proper employee training is completed
Assists cooperative employees in attaining licenses’ and certifications by actively engaging in their learning process
Certifies annual employee pole-top and bucket rescue
Maintains all necessary compliance, safety, and training record files
Performs CPR and first aid training
In coordination with the human resource department, assists with random drug and alcohol screening as necessary for compliance with regulatory and cooperative policies.
Prepares board reports on monthly safety activities
Generates safety and training related reports as necessary for various organizations and agencies
Posts all required OSHA accident files
Ensures yearly inspection of trucks and equipment has been completed
Performs criminal and driver background checks annually
Ensures that cooperative policies are in accordance with established federal, state, and local safety laws, rules, and regulations
Researches and makes recommendations for improvements to cooperative policies related to the safety and training of cooperative personnel
Conducts frequent safety visits in the field and in offices and provides constant feedback for improvements in employee safety practices and processes
Coordinates cooperative’s environmental policies and practices. Maintains all records associated with PCB elimination and spills
Investigates accidents, ensures proper response is taken, and documents all such events
Maintains cooperative’s safety equipment, such as rubber goods, hard hats, safety glasses, etc., distributes these items as needed, sends such goods for testing, and maintains records of testing
Serves as an ambassador of the cooperative to other organizations by presenting safety demonstrations and related programs as requested
Attends appropriate training sessions and seminars
Pre-Requisites:
High School Diploma or equivalent
Working knowledge of the electric industry
Good interpersonal skills, and solid problem solving skills. Good communication skills, both written and verbal
Be familiar with Microsoft Office software programs and the use of personal computers
