Damage Prevention & Training Specialist - Minnesota

About the role

Welcome to Metronet, where we don’t just build networks; we build communities. As a Damage Prevention & Training Specialist, you play a key role in protecting Metronet’s network by preventing damage to underground facilities caused by third parties and contractors.

Responsibilities

• Promote an organizational culture that fosters safe work practices through effective leadership.
• Facilitates post-damage investigations and report preparation within established guidelines to aid in identifying the root cause used to improve processes, training, and creating effective action plans.
• Provides corrective action recommendations. Ensure corrective actions are completed on time, and properly documented.
• Drives damage prevention strategies, evaluates their effectiveness, and educates associates and contractors to improve their skills and competencies.
• Perform individual, department, and contractor training needs analyses and develop the damage prevention training program in partnership with the director of safety & damage prevention.
• Coordinate the implementation of damage prevention and safety training and development programs (includes topics such as excavation safety, OSHA-10 & 30, competent person, NESC safety, directional drilling, utility locating, temp traffic control, etc.).
• Coach and teach regulatory, compliance, and Metronet safety training with associates, contractors, and management in a classroom or onsite location.
• Create a culture of safety excellence by implementing safety training, policies and procedures, and programs designed to improve associate and contractor safe behaviors and eliminating, preventing, or controlling hazards/unsafe conditions.
• Conducting, facilitating, and reviewing damage prevention and safety audits/inspections to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and Company policies.
• Provide on-going training and feedback to management on conducting proper observations, competency checks, compliance activities, and properly documenting activities and properly documenting activities.
• Planning, Organizing and Measuring, and data analysis (Creates workable plans to achieve results; develops and monitors appropriate metrics; good use of tools to evaluate data)

Qualifications and Requirements

• BS/BA degree in related field and three (3+) years of related experience (damage prevention, utility operations, construction or EHS function w/experience conducting investigations).
• Working knowledge of Federal, state, and local safety, and OSHA standards.
• Certification in Rescue/CPR, OSHA, confined space, MOT, and defensive driving standards preferred.
• Experience conducting training in group and individual settings, as conducting frequent training is required.
• Operate and maintain company vehicle/equipment safely and professionally.
• Valid driver's license/satisfactory driving record.
• Willingness to obtain train-the-trainer certifications, OSHA and other training certificates, and licenses as necessary.
• Extensive experience in conducting detailed incident/damage investigations, reporting, and root cause analysis.
• Knowledge of excavation equipment, damage prevention standards, state and federal damage prevention regulations and state one-call laws.
• Preference will be given to individuals with professional credentials such as CSP or CIH and/or health and safety experience in telecommunications outside plant environment.
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task and thrive in an environment that is constantly changing and where numerous tasks and projects are occurring simultaneously.
• Results driven, detail oriented, able to anticipate needs and issues and proactively identify appropriate solutions.
• Influence, negotiation and conflict resolution skills (Uses relationships to influence decisions and actions, negotiates win-win solutions, effectively resolves issues)
• Display solid interpersonal management skills with the ability to build trust with all levels of the organization.
• Ability to communicate and obtain buy-in for damage prevention and safety vision, strategy, and local plan.
• Must be comfortable in challenging the status quo and developing effective implementation plans and timelines to achieve goals.
• May work in an office environment with extensive time spent traveling and performing onsite visits and inspections.
• Ability to travel 50-75% for work purposes.

Additional Job Requirements

• Must have and maintain a valid vehicle driver’s license and satisfactory driving record.

Benefits

Metronet offers a competitive total compensation package, including 80% of medical premiums paid by the company, company-paid disability and life insurance, and a 401(k)-company match. Plus, enjoy discounted services within our coverage areas and thrive in a locally owned, friendly, and fun atmosphere.

Pay

Pay Range: $70-$75k/yr.