Safety Specialist - Ohio*

Overview

Lead safety programs, training, inspections, and incident investigations for power projects.

Key Responsibilities

• incident investigation
• osha liaison
• employee training
• safety inspections
• hazard control
• safety planning

Tasks

-Conducts timely incident investigations and RCA (root cause accident) investigations as needed; files all appropriate reports and communicates with management as needed. -As required, acts as OSHA liaison to outside parties, insurance representatives, etc. Coordinates and facilitates regulator (OSHA) inspections to include preparation of written appeals in response to citations. -Conducts all aspects of new employee orientation and training programs for field employees. -Drive short, medium, and long distances. -Provide unwavering leadership for safety in the organization; work to control and eliminate hazards of the working environment; support field crews in all aspects of safety, employee engagement in safety; and support the safety goals and objectives of the Company. -Conducts and documents site safety inspections to ensure compliance with safety and health programs; identifies unsafe working conditions; initiates corrective actions; completes detailed safety audit reports and distributes them to appropriate parties. -Trains field personnel in OSHA and company policies and procedures. -Enforces safety policies to include advising on and facilitating employee disciplinary actions as warranted. -Maintains a working knowledge of the latest developments in construction industry safety field; develops safety training/education programs and implements those programs in a comprehensive and professional manner; documents training and education programs per Hooper Corporation system requirements. -Participates with project management and field crews in pre-planning job site safety activities.

Requirements

• electric power
• osha
• cusp
• bs safety
• presentation
• travel

What You Bring

-One to five years Electric power construction or industrial safety experience with strong interest in safety field. -When in the office, regularly works from a sitting position with a computer. Repetitive typing and computer use required. Regular bending, twisting, and light lifting is common. -Travel with some overnight stays required. -80% field construction site work and 20% office environment; performs safety related tasks in all weather conditions. -Strong interpersonal and group presentation skills required. -Working knowledge and ability to enforce all federal, state, local and Company safety regulations. Knowledge of OSHA 1910.269 & 1926 Subpart V-Electric Power Transmission and Distribution desired. -OSHA 10/30 Construction Trainer and CUSP (Certified Utility Safety Professional) Desired by not mandatory. -Ability to climb up and down ladders and steps, work on uneven ground, muddy/slippery and icy conditions. -CPR/First Aid/AED Trainer -BS Degree in occupational safety/health or equivalent -Ability to recognize unsafe or hazardous working conditions and implement corrective measures as necessary.

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About Hooper

-Projects span high-voltage transmission and distribution, substations, storm-response operations, and industrial plumbing/HVAC installations. -Privately owned and family-run for multiple generations, reinvests in cutting-edge fabrication and design capabilities. -Expertise includes electric transmission, distribution, mechanical systems, and custom sheet-metal/fabrication under one roof.

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