Hiring Safety Coordinator at Gulf Coast Electric Co-Op, Wewahitchka

JOB SUMMARY

Follows and promotes workplace safety in the organization. This position’s main objective is to develop and direct all risk management programs for the Cooperative which will prevent and minimize injuries, illnesses, and health risks for all employees.  Employee may be called in to work at any time.  Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.  Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety and Health Disciplines or similar field required.

Related Experience: Three to four years in the electric distribution industry required.

Other: Must have the ability to successfully pass drug screen. Must have the ability to maintain a security clearance to enter government facilities (Tyndall AFB).

Must have the flexibility to work varied hours, including the ability to be on-call.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• MUST have general knowledge of electric and water distribution systems.
• MUST have knowledge of occupational hazards and the safety precautions required for using hazardous chemicals.
• MUST have excellent oral and written communication skills and legible handwriting.
• MUST have excellent organization and planning skills with minimum supervision.
• MUST have excellent interpersonal skills.
• MUST have the ability to operate all office equipment.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS/REQUIRED TRAINING

• FL Driver’s License
• CPR Certification
• First Aid Certification
• Line Technician Certification
• OSHA’s Safety and Health Fundamentals Certificate (may be obtained later)
• CLCP- Certified Loss Control Professional through NRECA at the University of Wisconsin

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

Internal

Two-way communication with immediate supervisor on work-related plans. Receive direction and guidance as needed for performance improvement. Training Coordinator must also communicate with all departments to ensure that all work performed is done safely and according to Gulf Coast’s safety manual and OSHA regulations.

External

Incumbents must be able to communicate with various external agencies such as: regulatory bodies and public officials.  They must also demonstrate the understanding that the job exists to effectively serve each and every member and take every opportunity to increase understanding for further support of GCEC.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS

• Keep up to date Gulf Coast Safety Manual.
• Hold Safety meetings monthly.
• Inspect all buildings, equipment, work sites, and tools to see that they meet safety requirements.  Ensure availability of adequate first aid and fire extinguisher equipment.  Determine with departments, safety equipment needs and check all such equipment.
• Conduct random safety inspections in the field and offices.
• Maintain good safety relations with employees and public.
• Conduct safety meetings with Safety Committee monthly.
• Furnish any safety news Marketing and communications for Newsletter.
• Assist in enforcement of all safety regulations.
• Conduct and teach safety supervisor classes and lineman training.
• Maintain records required by Federal Government, the State, and the Cooperative.  Maintain records of safety meetings held with the date, subject and names of persons attending.
• Investigate and follow up on all worker’s compensation and public liability insurance claims.
• Schedule dielectric testing of bucket trucks and hot sticks.
• Establish and conduct a testing program of individual safety straps and climbing belts.
• Responsible for testing, change out, and record keeping of all rubber protective equipment, as well as FR uniforms and all other uniforms for field personnel.
• Conduct safety investigations when notified of the existence of unsafe equipment and working conditions and corrects or recommends corrective actions for any unsafe conditions.
• Keep abreast of and communicate to the proper management personnel new or changing laws, regulations, or technical developments, which could affect the Cooperative and contracted utilities.
• Thoroughly research current rules and regulations and any subsequent revisions and develop programs based on complying with the regulations for electric, water and wastewater; recommends to and as requested by management, implements the steps and training necessary for compliance.
• Work daily establishing and promoting positive relationships with all personnel, members, and the general public.
• Ensure all required employee certifications are up to date.  Including but not limited to pole top rescue, MOT training, CPR/ First Aid, etc.
• Keep all DOT files up to date and ensure all CDL drivers comply with the necessary requirements.
• Run all Federal Motor Carrier Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse annual and pre-employment queries.
• Coordinate random and post-accident drug testing.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE

Safety- Must have working knowledge of OSHA rules and regulations, the National Electric Safety Code, and the Cooperative Safety Manual.

• DOT- Must be familiar with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety regulations.

Office- Must posses an effective working knowledge of general office procedures.  Knowledge of county building permits and inspection requirements, preferred.

Design – Knowledge of design techniques, tools and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings and models.

• Public Safety and Security – Knowledge of employing proper safety techniques to ensure the safety of the general public.
• Building and Construction – Knowledge of materials, methods and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings or other structures such as highways or roads.
• English Language — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition and grammar.

Member and Personal Service — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing member and personal services. This includes member needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services and evaluation of member satisfaction.               

• Law and Government — Knowledge of state/federal laws and codes related to electric and/or water distribution systems, especially those related to the environment; knowledge of related OSHA standards.
• FL Statutes.
• Emergency Response/Emergency Operations.
• Utility codes.
• Legal liabilities.
• Agency Specific (not required at time of hire) – Knowledge of GCEC’s policies and procedures, including GCEC’s safety manual and infrastructure. Understanding of the operations and maintenance of the water and electrical distribution system at Tyndall Air Force Base.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Speaking — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Coordination — Adjusting actions in relation to others’ actions.
• Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Reading Comprehension — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
• Time Management — Managing one’s own time and the time of others.
• Attention to Detail — Thoroughness in accomplishing a task through concern for all of the areas involved, including editing calculations and minute details
• Judgment and Decision Making — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
• Problem Solving — Identifying problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Monitoring — Monitoring/assessing performance of yourself, other individuals or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
• Active Learning — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.

REQUIRED ABILITIES

• Deductive Reasoning — Ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
• Oral Comprehension — Ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Oral Expression — Ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
• Problem Sensitivity — Ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
• Speech Clarity — Ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
• Speech Recognition — Ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
• Inductive Reasoning — Ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
• Written Expression — Ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
• Category Flexibility — Ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways.
• Information Ordering — Ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
• Near Vision — Ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
• Far Vision — Ability to see details at a distance.
• Perceptual Speed — Ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among sets of letters, numbers, objects, pictures or patterns. The things to be compared may be presented at the same time or one after the other. This ability also includes comparing a presented object with a remembered object.
• Arm-Hand Steadiness — Ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.
• Flexibility of Closure — Ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word or sound) that is hidden in other distracting material.
• Selective Attention — Ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.
• Time Sharing — Ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of information (such as speech, sounds, touch or other sources).
• Control Precision — Ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.
• Finger Dexterity — Ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate or assemble very small objects.
• Visualization — Ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged.
• Multi-Limb Coordination — Ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs or one leg and one arm) while sitting, standing or lying down. It does not involve performing the activities while the whole body is in motion.
• Speed of Closure — Ability to quickly make sense of, combine andorganize information into meaningful patterns.
• Manual Dexterity — Ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm or your two hands to grasp, manipulate or assemble objects.
• Hearing Sensitivity — Ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch and loudness.
• Rate Control — Ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in anticipation of changes in the speed and/or direction of a moving object or scene.
• Visual Color Discrimination — Ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of color and brightness.
• Depth Perception — Ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you or to judge the distance between you and an object.
• Memorization — Ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures and procedures.
• Response Orientation — Ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two or more different signals (lights, sounds, pictures). It includes the speed with which the correct response is started with the hand, foot or other body part.
• Wrist-Finger Speed — Ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands and wrists.
• Extent Flexibility — Ability to bend, stretch, twist or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
• Spatial Orientation — Ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know where other objects are in relation to you.
• Peripheral Vision — Ability to see objects or movement of objects to one’s side when the eyes are looking ahead.
• Night Vision – Ability to see under low-light conditions.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• MUST be able to perform the physical abilities of the job and all that it entails.
• MUST maintain constructive, positive communication with members and/or GCEC staff.
• MUST be responsible for outcomes and results that may affect the company or other members.
• MUST be able to produce work with a high degree of accuracy.
• Responsible for making decisions that may affect the company or other members.
• Responsible for making decisions that may be dangerous or life threatening if not performed correctly.
• Responsible for meeting goals and strict time sensitive deadlines.
• MUST be able to work on independent unstructured projects.
• MUST be able to work with a group or team.
• MUST be responsible for ensuring machines and equipment are operated in a safe, professional manner at all times.

TOOLS/TECHNOLOGY USED

   TOOLS

• Computers – Laptop, desktop
• Laser Printers
• Fax Machines
• Multi-line telephone
• Cell phone
• Basic hand tools – hammer, screwdriver, wrench, ratchet, etc.
• Cell Phone
• Water testing equipment – pH strips

     TECHNOLOGY                     

• Meridian
• Microsoft Office – Excel, Word, Outlook (E-mail)
• IVR
• OMS

SAFETY GEAR

• Hard hat
• Safety Glasses
• Gloves – leather
• Respirator

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Incumbent must be able to:

• Know when it is appropriate to use standard safety equipment such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hard hats and specialized safety equipment such as breathing apparatus, safety harness, mask, etc.
• Maintain composure while being exposed to the elements (change in weather condition, temperature fluctuations, etc.).
• Perform activities such as kneeling, crouching, stooping or crawling.
• Work with and safely handle potentially dangerous substances that may harm themselves or others (e.g., ammonia, chlorine, other chemicals, substation particles, transformer oils, etc.).

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work will take place in an office setting and/or will take place at a computer terminal. Some work will take place in the field where incumbent will be exposed to the elements including inclement weather, hazardous situations and chemicals. May work in situations that are extremely dangerous or life-threatening. May work with potentially dangerous equipment/chemicals that could be extremely dangerous or life-threatening.

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