Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation

Health & Safety Specialist - I Construction

LocationLittle Rock, AR
Job TypeFull-time

About This Job

Performs hazard identification and risk assessments and recommends appropriate engineering and/or administrative/procedural controls.
Interprets regulations (City, County, State, Federal) for applicability to work processes, facilities, equipment, and materials to support company compliance.
Coordinates and performs visual inspections of equipment and processes to identify safety deficiencies. Document, report, and track findings, repairs, and corrective measures.
Develops and implements health and safety related standards and work procedures and monitors the application and effectiveness.
Lead and promote safety, attend safety meetings, and strictly observe safety rules.
Keeps abreast of technical and operational developments related to safety and creates, implements, and executes surveillance strategies, inspections, and evaluations of facilities and equipment.
Performs new employee and contractor safety orientation and training; conducts safety meetings, training, and accident investigations. Documents and reports on findings.
Performs no-notice, spot, and special inspections of facilities and work sites. Identifies potential hazards in the workplace, evaluates exposure to workers, and prescribes corrective measures. Documents and reports on findings.
Develop, present, safety training activities and training programs related to AED/First Aid equipment and fire extinguisher inspection and maintenance.
Coordinates industrial hygiene monitoring activities and assists with the development of corrective measures to control identified health hazards.
Responds to emergency situations as needed to support the business.
Support outage/storm work as needed.
Maintains records and documents as required by regulatory agencies and internal guidelines.
The ability to handle stress and work well with others are essential functions of this position.
Pursues self-development; creates plans and takes action to capitalize on strengths, develop weaknesses, priorities deadlines and influences others through technical explanations and examples.
Performs any other related duties as required or assigned.


Minimum Qualifications

Technical Certificate in Safety and Health, Industrial Hygiene, or other related field from an accredited institution plus 2 years safety related experience, or 5 years related experience and training, or equivalent combination of education and experience in the utility/electrical industry.

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship now or at any time in the future.



REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Valid Arkansas driver's license

FA/CPR/AED Instructor or obtain within 1 year.
OSHA 10 and or OSHA 30 or obtain within 1 year.



PREFERRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Certified Traffic Control Trainer
Arkansas driver's license with Class A or B CDL endorsement.
Utility line, substation or generation experience.
Public Speaking Experience
Accident Investigation Experience
Mutual Aid/Disaster Response Experience
Formal training
Defensive Driver Trainer


ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Safety is a core value for the Cooperatives and protection of employees, members and the general public is an essential function of the Cooperative’s mission. This position supports that mission because safe work performance is a condition of employment, and this role helps provide a safe and healthful workplace based on legal and regulatory compliance. In pursuant of the Arkansas Medical Marijuana Act 593, this position is a designated safety- sensitive position according to AECC/AECI standards and processes.



Benefits

2 Retirement Plan Options

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
9 Paid holidays
Educational assistance
Paid time off accrual
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
Free & confidential Employee Assistance Program



EEO/AA/M/F/VETS/DISABLED

Should you elect to apply for this position, AECC/AECI will review your qualifications. If after reviewing the qualifications and experience of all applicants, your skills and credentials meet our needs, someone from our organization may contact you. Please be advised that the time required to complete the applicant review process typically takes between 30 and 90 days but could extend beyond that. Once the position has been filled, all applicants will be notified via email.


Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation and Arkansas Electric Cooperatives, Inc. are Equal Opportunity Workplace and an Affirmative Action Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age or any other protected category.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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