Qualifications may warrant greater starting base pay within the full pay range. Individual base pay is determined by experience, job-related skills, and relevant education or training.
PHYSICAL OFFICE LOCATION: 3105 US 281, Marble Falls, TX 78654
Position open until filled.
Position Summary
This position is responsible for planning, directing and implementing a comprehensive safety program in support of the Cooperative’s strategic initiatives.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Develop, present and/or coordinate safety specific curriculum and training materials for all Cooperative locations such as CPR and defensive driving
Serve as a mentor to support and provide guidance for various levels of instruction
Perform field safety inspections to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures, state and federal safety and health standards and maintain appropriate records
Investigate and perform trend analysis of accidents, incidents and safety issues
Document safety violations, concerns and issues
Conduct accident investigations and analyses, in partnership with management
Recommend and verify implementation of correction action
Recommend safety improvement programs to management
Conduct, document and deliver safety assessments
Maintain appropriate attendance records
Serve as the safety subject matter expert in partnership with the management team
Research and communicate current safety trends
Represent the Cooperative at external professional venues and functions
Maintain the ability to demonstrate industry specific skills, i.e. climbing, pole top rescue, etc.
Maintain the security of confidential information
Stay abreast of advances in technology
• Maintain the security of confidential information
• Stay abreast of advances in technology
• Demonstrate regular and prompt attendance
• Performs other related duties as necessary or assigned.
Supervisory and/or Leadership Responsibilities
May provide technical direction to others
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of using computer systems, which may include setting up and using hardware and software programs, entering data or processing information
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service
Knowledge of electrical theory and OSHA regulations, NESC, NFPA 70E
Skilled in time management
Skilled in prioritizing and managing changing priorities
Ability to serve as a positive role model and mentor
Ability to effectively train others in classroom and field environment
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
Ability to listen and understand information verbally and in writing
Ability to anticipate, identify, analyze and resolve conflict and problems
Directly related experience may substitute for education
Five years of directly related safety training experience
Valid Driver’s License
Certified Utility Safety Professional (CUSP) certification required or obtain within two (2) years of hire
Certified Loss Control Professional (CLCP) certification preferred
Experience as Journey Worker preferred
Class A CDL preferred
Physical Demands and Work Environment The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The employee may be required to stand; reach with hands and arms, stoop and kneel
The employee may be required to sit or stand for long periods of time
The employee may be required to lift, carry, push, pull or move up to 50 pounds
The employee may be required to travel
The employee will routinely utilize Personal Protective Equipment
The employee must be available for call-out duty
The employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions including wet and humid conditions
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud
Exempt employees receive a fixed bi-weekly salary to compensate them for all hours worked during each pay period
This position may be required to work more than 40 hours per week
This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty required of the position given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of management to assign, direct and control the work of employees under supervision. The listing of essential duties and responsibilities shall not be held to exclude other duties that may be assigned based on the needs of the Cooperative.
Headquartered in Johnson City, Texas, Pedernales Electric Cooperative (PEC) is the largest distribution electric cooperative in the U.S. We deliver electricity to over 360,000 accounts which serves approximately 1 million Central Texans across an 8,100-square-mile service area, growing at a rapid pace, year over year. Since our founding in 1938 by then-Congressman Lyndon B. Johnson, it has been our mission to provide safe, reliable, low-cost power to the members we serve.
