Safety Manager - California

Summary of Position:

The primary purpose of this position is to improve safety performance for a designated operational area. This position provides leadership in the development, implementation and administration of operations safety policies that are in compliance with and support the business area's safety programs and policies. This position must be able to work with operations personnel to assist in the creation of specific approaches to improve safety while complying with all regulations. The position works with the Corporate Safety Director and other company safety groups on common safety issues and projects.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the supervision and direction of safety in a geographic region. Travel 50% of time to outstate projects. Provides direction, leadership and management of safety activities, including decision making regarding program priorities and forecasting future needs.

• Provides leadership to operations in development, implementation and administration of safety policies and safety training programs to meet employee and company needs. Serves as a liaison to resolve safety issues and to promote accident prevention and a safe work environment.

• Is responsible to insure safety regulatory requirements are understood and program compliance is achieved. Works to spread best practices and lessons learned throughout operations. Communicates information regarding proposed regulations, policies, goal setting, accident investigations and accident trends.

• Understands issues associated with safety and operations environments. Works with operations personnel to design and implement initiatives to improve safety performance, reduce workforce injuries and illnesses and to maximize regulatory compliance.

• In consultation with Safety Director, lead the development, implementation and evaluation of safety programs that meet business needs and regulatory requirements. Monitor content of programs to ensure they remain up-to-date and are in compliance with regulatory requirements.

• Monitor and interpret federal, state, and local safety and health rules and other regulations. Recommend, author and communicate training, safety and health guidelines based on those rules and regulations.

• Safety training as required by position

• Paperwork filing and maintenance as needed

Essential Education and Qualifications:

• BS/BA in Safety, Health or related science or a combination of education and experience providing equivalent knowledge

• Six to eight years field safety experience

• Required electrical distribution knowledge

• Minimum of 5 years' experience developing and administering safety programs

• Demonstrated knowledge of safety and health regulations as they pertain to the utility industry

• Demonstrated skills in technical writing, verbal communication and negotiation

• CUSP safety certification

Physical Demands:

• Must be physically fit to endure the daily activity involved with the job

• Must be able to work in all weather conditions

• Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds

Pay Scale:

$31 - $45 / hr