POSITION SUMMARY

Responsible for developing and executing the construction safety plan in coordination with the PMO and contractor safety representatives. Coordinates safety site visits, contractor safety orientations, and participates in construction project meetings. Ensures a safe and healthy work environment is maintained across all construction activities, while promoting continuous improvement of Hoosier Energy's safety practices.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Conducts job observations and job hazard analysis in the field.
• Responsible for Construction safety schedule and hazard analysis.
• Manages contractor orientation and safety compliance.
• Manages contractor labor dedicated to construction site safety.
• Responsible for developing and implementing relevant contractor safety plan.
• Assists all Hoosier Energy departments with safety advice and leadership.
• Researches, plans, organizes, coordinates, and conducts classroom and field instruction as necessary for construction project safety. Coordinates outside training resources as necessary. Stays abreast of the latest instructional techniques and industry innovations.
• Conducts inspections and investigations concerning loss prevention, near misses and accident investigation.
• Provides or conducts safety training presentations, as well as, consultative expertise, to operations managers, field personnel, PMO, contractors and other appropriate staff. Provides assistance in the development and implementation of their individual training and safety objectives, programs and activities, and support material.
• Provides guidance to all Hoosier Energy contractors regarding activities associated with the Hoosier Energy Safety Program.
• Responsible for maintaining and assuring contractors adhere to Hoosier Energy's JSA requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Education:

• Associate’s Degree in related field minimum. Work-related experience will be considered as a substitute.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Safety and Health / Safety management, or equivalent work experience preferred.
• Safety-related accreditations (i.e. CUSP, CHST, CLCP and STSC), OSHA 511, 501, 510, 500 Certificates of Completion preferred.

Experience:

• 8 years’ safety experience in a heavy construction environment and proven safety leadership and project management capabilities minimum.

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to communicate with company employees, trainers from other companies, professional training group members, and consultants by phone, in person, or through correspondence.
• Strong problem solving and decision-making skills to identify, anticipate and resolve problems at hand.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with varying scopes and timelines.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Intermediate computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite.
• Demonstrated project management skills.
• Demonstrated level of professionalism, positive attitude and ability to motivate others.
• Commitment to employee development.
• Strong customer orientation.
• Successfully complete the OSHA safety and health fundamentals certification program for construction. This includes the following: OSHA 510, 7500,7505, 3095, 7845.
• Must be able to obtain OSHA instructor authorization for Construction industry.
• Must be able to obtain safety related accreditations such as CUSP, CHST, CLCP and STSC.
• Working knowledge of OSHA, IOSHA as well as standards from ANSI, NFPA, ASTM, NESC and NEC.
• Ability to obtain CPR, First Aid, AHA-Health Care Provider and State Certified 1st Responder certifications.

Working Conditions:

• Frequently work outdoors where environmental demands include extreme temperatures, etc. Occasional lifting up to 50 lbs.; seldom lifting up to 80lbs.
• Daily travel within Indiana/Illinois and other assigned areas.
• Some overnight travel within Indiana/Illinois and other assigned areas.

This position is temporary; however, at this time, it does not have a specific end date and will be approximately two to three days per week and some weeks could be more. The incumbent will be employed through Express Employment.

Hoosier Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), sexual orientation, age, ancestry, genetic information, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

About Hoosier Energy

Hoosier Energy is a generation and transmission cooperative serving 18 member electric cooperatives in central and southern Indiana and southeastern Illinois.

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