EPB

Director, Safety

Chattanooga, TN

About This Job

JOB SUMMARY:

The Director, Safety will plan, direct, and implement an organizational safety program to ensure safe, healthy, and accident-free work environment by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors.

DUTIES RESPONSIBILITIES:

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Plan and implement safety policies and procedures in compliance with local, state, and federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rules and regulations.

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Plan and implement programs to train managers and employees in work site safety practices, fire prevention, and correct handling techniques for chemicals, toxins, equipment, and other materials.

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Prepare studies and analyses of industrial accident causes and hazards to health for use by company personnel and outside agencies.

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Inspect organization facilities to detect existing or potential accident and health hazards, determines corrective or preventative measures where indicated, and follows up to ensure measures have been implemented.

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Provide information, signs, posters, barriers, and other materials to warn of potential and actual safety hazards and to prevent access to hazardous conditions.

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Lead the investigation of accidents and injuries and cooperates in the preparation of material and evidence for organization use in hearings, lawsuits, and insurance investigations. Compile and submit accident reports required by regulatory agencies.

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Oversee the administration of workers' compensation program, including working with the insurance carrier to reduce employee lost time.

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Prepare and arrange safety exhibits and material for display, promotional work, industry conferences, and exhibitions.

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Represent the organization in community or industry safety groups and programs.

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Maintain safety files and records.

EDUCATION EXPERIENCE:

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Bachelor’s degree or equivalent; or five to ten years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

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Knowledge of Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

CERTIFICATIONS OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

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Possess and maintain a current, valid driver's license in state of residence and demonstrate safe and responsible operation of motor vehicles.

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Certified Utility Safety Administrator (CUSA); Certified Safety Professional (CSP).

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Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

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Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

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Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

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Received a “Meets Expectations” or higher overall rating on last annual performance appraisal and no disciplinary actions (verbal or written) during previous appraisal period.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS-ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

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Frequently exposed to outside weather conditions; Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions.

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Must be available for on call emergency work.

May perform other duties as assigned.

All employees, pursuant to their job duties, should demonstrate the behaviors of Professional Empowerment and comply with all EPB policies, standards, and guidelines.

EPB provides electric and communications services, which are considered critical infrastructure by the Department of Homeland Security. This EPB job is essential to support this critical infrastructure and may be required to work onsite or in the field to maintain these services.

Director, Safety

About This Job

JOB SUMMARY:

DUTIES RESPONSIBILITIES:

EDUCATION EXPERIENCE:

CERTIFICATIONS OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

PHYSICAL DEMANDS-ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

May perform other duties as assigned.

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