Utility Construction Safety Specialist

Job Description:

Location: 599 Water St, Gardiner, ME 04345

Company Overview

Is it time to elevate your career with a company dedicated to being the best in the industry; that values integrity, dedication, and hard work?  If so, On Target wants you to join their ranks! We offer competitive pay, a generous benefits package and opportunities for advancement.

At On Target, we are a fast-growing company that provides a variety of utility construction services such as power line, telecommunications, metering and smart grid services throughout the Northeast.

Relocation assistance is available.

We are looking for a Safety Specialist to assist and support the development, training, and enforcement of all occupational safety and health initiatives required and/or related to utility construction and maintenance services, including but not limited to transmission, distribution, and telecommunications lines and related equipment/structures/facilities both overhead and underground. 

Responsibilities


* Maintain a thorough knowledge of all relevant utility construction safety and maintenance operating standards/codes/policies/guidelines in accordance with Federal, State, Company, and customer standards.


* Work directly with the Safety & Workforce Development Manager to monitor, analyze, and interpret new and/or changing standards/codes/policies/guidelines.


* Communicate and collaborate with internal and external team to provide direction and support on all relevant safety and maintenance standards/codes/policies/guidelines.  Tasks will include but are not limited to:
+ Provide risk assessment and analysis support.
+ Assist with the development, implementation, and compliance of safety policies/practices/training.
+ Assist with compliance requirements such as, but not limited to, field safety audits, incident/accident investigations, various inspections, routine crew visits, etc.
+ Perform safety trainings.
+ Coach/mentor employees to encourage and ensure safety initiatives.
+ Monitor completion of safety training requirements and communicate as necessary to ensure timely completion. 
+ Maintain and monitor internal and/or external safety reporting systems/files/records and provide reports as requested.
+ Coordinate and consolidate information on all safety and training concerns from all business units to ensure swift resolution and consistency throughout the organization to promote a culture of safety awareness while maintaining optimal productivity. 


* Works and communicates with internal and external team in a courteous and professional manner.


* Travel extensively including overnight.


* Must be able to work a flexible schedule to meet customer demands/schedule, including overtime and emergency duty as requested (nights, weekends, holidays).


* Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements


* High school graduate or equivalent;...