Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Conducts safety meetings and safety training classes for all departments.
- Performs job inspections and observations for safe work practices and procedures and proper equipment, tools and materials to promote and ensure a safe working environment.
- Develops and recommends new procedures and approaches to safety based on reports of incidents, accidents, and other data gathered from various sources.
- Disseminates information to managers, supervisors, and employees regarding toxic substances, hazards, and other safety information.
- Assists managers and supervisors in enforcing safety policies and procedures.
- Measures and evaluates effectiveness of safety program, using established goals.
- Initiates commendations for safety performances or suggestions by employees, as well as recommendations for disciplinary actions for infractions of safety rules or safe working practices.
- Coordinates and maintains personal protective equipment and testing program, first-aid kit supplies, and other related supplies and programs, performing appropriate audits/reviews.
- Investigates and makes necessary reports involving vehicle accidents, work related incidents, and personal and public liability accidents in coordination with appropriate management and departmental personnel.
- Keeps abreast of all regulations and laws pertaining to safety and loss control as set forth by the governing agencies, including National Electric Safety Code specifications and OSHA requirements.
- Develops, recommends, implements and maintains the Cooperative's safety policies and procedures manual.
- Ensures appropriate and required documentation is maintained in accordance with OSHA and other federal, state and applicable laws, procedures and policies.
- Responsible for the coordination of the Cooperative's safety accreditation program.
- Prepares and disseminates memos and reports.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Knowledge of Fiber Safety
- Knowledge of effective safety coordination practices, including effective accident investigation.
- Knowledge of OSHA rules and regulations, DOT regulations, the National Electric Safety Code and National Electric Code.
- Knowledge of and the ability to effectively teach and administer various safety related training courses.
- Functional knowledge of Texas Workers' Compensation Act and other related employment laws.
- Knowledge of emergency preparedness and response.
- Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to establish and maintain professional working relationships with internal and external customers.
- Proficient in the use of computers and Microsoft Office applications.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to organize workload, establish priorities and meet established deadlines.
- Ability to use initiative and independent judgment with established guidelines.
- Ability to effectively and professionally communicate both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to make effective presentations to groups through training and education classes and/or meetings, etc.
- Ability to anticipate, identify potentially hazardous conditions, identify causative factors and make recommended changes in compliance with occupational safety and health standards.
- Ability to maintain professionalism and composure in extremely stressful and sensitive situations.
- Ability to read and comprehend.
- Ability to interpret maps and/or staking sheets.
- Ability to prepare clear, concise and complete reports, correspondence and other written materials.
- Ability to maintaining the confidentiality of information.
- Ability to provide management with sound, positive advice and information concerning area(s) of responsibility.
- Ability to multi-task and work in a high-energy, fast paced environment, with changing demands and priorities.
- Ability to respond immediately to 24-hour call out and work as needed, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
What MidSouth Brings to the Table: At MidSouth Electric Co-op, we value our employees like family. We offer a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision, as well as a Traditional and Roth 401(k) with a 1:1 match up to 8%. We pay 100% of your pension plan, life insurance, and short/long-term disability premiums. Other benefits include paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and much more! We also take great pride in our ability to provide exceptional service to our members by cultivating strong relationships among our communities. By participating in various year round activities, we are able to give back to those in our community who motivate us! Applicants from diverse backgrounds and underrepresented groups are welcomed and encouraged to apply. We are people committed to people. People committed to service.