Responsible for promoting a safe working environment by assisting in the creation and maintenance of an effective safety program designed to help prevent incidents, illnesses and injuries. Responsible for assisting in monitoring and assessing the safety programs of contractors working for ITC to assure compliance with ITC safety practices, procedures, as well as industry best practices. Responsible for assisting in the development of safety procedures and programs.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Associate Level
Communicates ITC safety rules, practices, procedures and expectations to all persons working on company property.
Assists in the creation, maintenance and development of policies and procedures to ensure compliance will federal, state and local regulations.
Assists in the development and distribution of regular safety messages and safety training material to employees and contractors.
Conducts jobsite audits and reviews to measure contractor compliance and provides feedback to personnel working at the jobsite
Participates in regularly scheduled meetings with assigned contractors or employees to review observations, incidents.
Develops professional relationships with outside agencies such as Edison Electric Institute (EEI), National Safety Council, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and other safety related agencies.
Secures accident sites and assist in conduct of follow up investigations to determine root cause of an event.
Represents the company safety program internally and externally.
Assists with safety meetings that are conducted on a regular basis and may conduct such meetings as necessary.
Intermediate Level
Communicates ITC safety rules, practices, procedures and expectations to all persons working on company property.
Assists, as directed, with the development of policies and procedures to ensure compliance will federal, state and local regulations.
Assists in the development and distribution of regular safety messages and safety training material to employees and contractors.
Conducts jobsite audits, High Energy Control Assessments (HECA), and reviews to measure contractor compliance with regulatory standards and ITC safety policies and provides feedback to personnel working at the jobsite
Assists with investigations to ensure compliance with government safety and health laws, standards, and regulations
Leads regularly scheduled meetings with assigned contractors to review observations and incidents
Maintains professional relationships with outside agencies such as Edison Electric Institutes (EEI), National Safety Council and other safety related agencies
Assists with accident sites and conducts follow up investigations to determine root cause of an event.
Represents the company safety program internally and externally.
Senior Level
Communicates ITC safety rules, practices, procedures and expectations to all employees and contractors working on company property.
Designs, develops, implements, the organization's health and safety programs and procedures to safeguard employees, contractors and general public and to ensure that all facilities are compliant with regulations.
Conducts studies and investigations to ensure compliance with government safety and health laws, standards and regulations.
Conducts jobsite audits, High Energy Control Assessments (HECA), and reviews to measure contractor compliance
Leads regularly scheduled meetings with assigned contractors or employees to review observations, incidents, and trends associated
Provides safety performance measures, conducts follow up investigations and determines root cause analysis of an event
Maintains professional relationships with outside agencies such as Edison Electric Institutes (EEI), National Safety Council and other safety related agencies
Represents the company safety program internally and externally
Develops and maintains productive relationships with assigned contractors.
Able to represent Manager when needed
REQUIREMENTS
Associate Level
Bachelor's degree in related field with a minimum of one (1) year of experience in safety or construction management, or relevant, equivalent experience and/or education.
Minimum of three (3) years of experience in safety or construction management, including a combination of work experience, education and training relevant to the essential duties and responsibilities of this job.
Intermediate Level
Bachelor's degree in related field with a minimum of five (5) years of experience in safety or construction management, or a minimum of seven (7) years of experience in safety or construction management, including or relevant, equivalent experience and/or education relevant to the essential duties and responsibilities of this job.
Senior Level
Bachelor's degree in related field with a minimum of seven (7) years of experience in safety or construction management, or a minimum of ten (10) years of experience in safety or construction Management, including a combination of work experience, education and training relevant to the essential duties and responsibilities of this job.
Professional certification (e.g. Certified Industrial Hygienist, Certified Safety Professional, Construction/Occupational Health and Safety Technician, Certified Utility Safety Professional)
All Levels
Electric utility industry experience preferred.
Exceptional interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to work under minimal supervision.
Must have excellent verbal and written communications skills, including the ability to analyze and convey complex information clearly, concisely and effectively to individuals at all levels in the organization internally and externally as well.
Ability to multi-task with attention to detail and willingness to accept responsibility for job completion.
Must be able to work effectively with others.
Proficient in the use of MS Word, MS Excel, Internet Explorer and other such programs commonly used in the industry.
Ability to work flexible hours and be able to respond to emergency situations on a 24-hour basis.
Ability to travel 40% or more of the time with some travel requiring overnight stays.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer. ITC does not sponsor employment visas, such as H-1B or TN visas.
