Safety Director - J.F. Electric

About Our Company

J.F. Electric is an electrical contractor that's in the business of creating connections - providing engineering expertise, backed up by construction and installation know-how in a diverse range of service offerings - from utilities and commercial projects to industrial and telecommunications customers. Our smart solutions deliver value from pre-planning to long after the project is complete.

Overview

Coordinate the activities of the Safety Professionals and Develop Programs in support of J.F. Electric operations

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic direction and leadership to a team of Safety Representatives
• Establish and manage the goals and objectives for accomplishing safety program work and insure proper utilization of personnel; delegate functional activities to subordinates and establish supervisory schedules and responsibilities
• Manage relationships with all J.F. Electric departments and teams
• Proposal and contract development support as it relates to safety and emergency plans
• Comply with, enforce and support J.F. Electric safety philosophy, safety training, safety manual and OSHA
  • Ensure all personnel use/wear all appropriate personal protective equipment and tools
  • Foster an environment where safety is expected and correct unsafe behavior consistently
  • Diligently monitor safety in all situations, proactively work to prevent accidents and injuries at all times
  • Stop work that is being performed in an unsafe manner
  • Take corrective/disciplinary action for repetitive safety violations
  • Reinforce safety rules and the importance of everyone going home safely in meetings, toolbox talks, JSAs, and other opportunities
• Plan, organize, and deliver routine training on safety and emergency preparedness, business continuity, and disaster recovery
• Update, adapt, and continuously improve Company Safety Manual(s) including all associated safety policies, procedures, and programs
• Develop and maintain a thorough knowledge of all related OSHA regulations and compliance requirements for these regulations
• Research changes in OSHA regulations and prepares programs as required for employee training & customer requirements
• Respond to Company personnel on safety-related concerns, questions, and issues
• Act as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for safety inquiries from OSHA, owner, General Contractors, or job-site personnel
• Work with leadership to understand safety initiatives, goals, and outcomes
  • Report results and upcoming plans to leadership on a monthly basis
• Confidently develop and administer a long term plan to reduce the risk for J.F. Electric
• Prepare safety-related pre-qualification documents
• Conduct job-site visits, safety inspections, safety meetings, etc. in accordance with J.F. Electric guidelines (which will be established by the Director of Safety in conjunction with the VP of Safety)
• Ensure that reported safety issues and concerns related to job-site equipment, tools, and personnel are answered by Safety or the respective Operations/Project Manager
• Ensure that all new union employee safety orientations and drug screenings are conducted
• Work closely with Claims Manager to collect proper documentation for injuries, property claims, motor vehicle accidents, and OSHA 300 logs
• Guide or perform post-accident investigations, generate root cause responses, and translate findings into preventative training to reduce or eliminate the risk of repeated accidents
• Contact and/or subcontract a professional safety consulting firm for specific safety concerns, requirements, or regulations, when required
• Research, specify and approve all safety-related equipment purchased
• Ensure that all safety-related equipment is inventoried, assigned, and tracked.
  • Coordinate or perform safety equipment inspections, testing, and certification as required by regulation or policy
• Provide continued support and research related to specific or unusual safety issues
• Responsible for other duties so assigned
• Cross-train in all facets of the Division, preparing to fill in for anyone absent and grow in responsibility and scope over time.

The person in this role will uphold the culture of J.F. Electric, including relationship building with customers as well as general behavior on J.F. Electric or client premises or at J.F. Electric sponsored events.

Requirements/Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Safety and Health, EH&S Management, or a related field preferred or equivalent work experience. Master's degree a plus. CUSA or CUSP is preferred.
• Experience as a Lineman a plus. Electric utility construction background required.
• 5+ years of leadership/managerial experience within Safety and Health is required.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and demonstrated training delivery skills
• Strong knowledge and understanding of OSHA and applicable federal, state, local, and company safety regulations
  • OSHA 500 certification would demonstrate this
• Ability to build trust across diverse teams and divisions, and influence even without direct authority
• Expertise in regulatory communications including OSHA investigations.
• Ability to recognize onsite risk factors and take appropriate action with determination and tact
• Sense of responsibility and ownership for the project
• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, OSHA requirements, and safety manuals
• Ability to speak effectively with customers and employees of the company
• Required to have visual and sensory acuity to observe facilities or structures, and operate equipment and vehicles
• Must have a valid driver's license, clean driving record, and ability to drive a motorized vehicle
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check and drug screening.

Travel Requirements:

• Ability to travel overnight for approximately 2 days per month
• At times prolonged periods of driving may be required

Company Benefits

• Company-paid health insurance (medical, dental, short-term and long-term disability and life insurance are provided)
• 100% 401k match (up to 5% of salary)
• Paid holiday & vacation time
• Educational assistance
• Various discount programs

At J.F. Electric, Inc. we are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all employees. We believe that having a diverse workforce exposes us to a broad range of ways to understand and engage with the world, address challenges, and to deliver exceptional service.

J.F. Electric IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. It is the policy of J.F. Electric and all affiliate entities that all applicants for employment shall be given fair and equal consideration, regardless of race, religion, color, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or national origin, except that minimum age limits imposed by law are observed. If selected for employment, a prospective employee must provide satisfactory references and successfully complete all contingent requirements of any offer letter and meet applicable pre-employment requirements.