Safety Coordinator-Electric Distribution Cooperative

Reports to: General Manager

Non-Exempt

OBJECTIVE: Plans, develops, and implements the programs and procedures necessary to meet the Cooperative’s compliance and safety needs. Continually makes improvements for a safer work environment for all Cooperative employees.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

 Conducts or arranges all weekly and monthly safety meetings

 Ensures proper employee training is completed

 Assists cooperative employees in attaining licenses’ and certifications by actively engaging in their learning process

 Certifies annual employee pole-top and bucket rescue

 Maintains all necessary compliance, safety, and training record files

 Performs CPR and first aid training  Generates safety and training related reports as necessary for various organizations and agencies

 Posts all required OSHA accident files

 Ensures yearly inspection of trucks and equipment has been completed

 Keeps abreast of OSHA law and ensures the Cooperative is in compliance

 Ensures that cooperative safety policies are in accordance with established federal, state, and local safety laws, rules, and regulations

 Researches and makes recommendations for improvements to cooperative safety policies related to the safety and training of cooperative personnel

 Conducts frequent safety visits in the field and in offices and provides constant feedback for improvements in employee safety practices and processes

 Coordinates cooperative’s environmental policies and practices. Maintains all records associated with PCB elimination and spills

 Investigates accidents, ensures proper response is taken, and documents all such events

 Maintains and purchases cooperative’s safety equipment, such as rubber goods, hard hats, safety glasses, FR clothing, etc., distributes these items as needed, sends such goods for testing, and maintains records of testing

 Serves as an ambassador of the cooperative to other organizations by presenting safety demonstrations and related programs as requested

 Attends appropriate training sessions and seminars

RELATIONSHIPS: INTERNAL:

 General Manager/ CEO

 Manager of Construction, Operations & Maintenance

 Superintendent

 Manager Administrative Services

 CFO

 Manager of Member Services

 Outside Personnel

 Inside Personnel

EXTERNAL:

 Texas Electric Cooperatives Loss Control

 Vendors

 Public

 Member-Owners

Pre-Requisites:

 High School Diploma or equivalent

 Working knowledge of the electric industry

 Good interpersonal skills, and solid problem solving skills. Good communication skills, both written and verbal

 Be familiar with Microsoft Office software programs and the use of personal computers

 Valid drivers license

 Able to maintain CPR and First Aid certifications

Essential Skills:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands, handle, talk, and hear. The employee is occasionally required to reach, stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop or kneel, crouch, crawl, push or pull, lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and operate a motor vehicle. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus for visual inspection involving small defects or parts, and/or operation of machines. The employee is subject to hazards due to the proximity of moving mechanical parts, environmental conditions, including extreme heat, extreme cold, and atmospheric conditions.

Comments: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. An employee will also perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor and other management as required. The General Manager of Navarro County Electric Cooperative reserves the right to revise or change the job responsibilities as the need arises. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Application Question(s):

• How many years of Linework experience do you have?

Work Location: In person