Safety Specialist - Central/Western, KY

About the role

Our Safety Specialist plays a critical role in ensuring the safety and quality of 5 Star Electric, LLC’s operations and procedures. This position serves as the staff subject matter expert in safety management, developing and carrying out procedures as well as documenting processes within the organization.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with company and OSHA directives through safety control audits of all installation and repair work.
• Examine data to identify operational problems, positive and negative trends, and understand cause-effect relationships affecting the Safety Program performance.
• Develop and implement solutions to address potential safety issues and communicate these solutions to relevant parties.
• Review potential subcontractors' safety policies, procedures, and performance during the pre-qualification/bidding phase.
• Conduct field-monitoring activities such as hot work permitting, excavation permits, crane operation, equipment loading/unloading, etc.
• Auditing daily activities conducted by subcontractor personnel.
• Conducting accident investigations and incident reports as needed.
• Taking immediate corrective action on any unsafe acts observed, involving both company and subcontractor management for review.
• Actively participating in the decision-making process and ensuring all relevant safety information is considered.
• Implementing a "Best Practices" philosophy by suggesting creative, timely, and meaningful ways to enhance the Safety Program.

Qualifications

• Associate degree, preferred with 3 – 5 years of documented safety power line construction experience.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA Federal Regulations, state and local safety regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Current OSHA 500 certificate and training experience in OSHA 10/30.
• Knowledgeable in bucket, and pole top rescue operations.
• Current OSHA 30 Certification.
• Qualified credential from BCSP/CUSP or other approved safety organization.
• Demonstrated ability to review contractor health and safety plans.
• Possess certification in urine drug test collections, as well as Screening Test Technician (STT) for alcohol testing (DOT and company designated).
• Demonstrated experience in conducting field audits, accident investigations, and leading safety meetings and training initiatives.