Safety Specialist

Position Summary

• The Safety Specialist implements, participates in, and monitors safety training-related activities of utility line clearance crews. This person must have the ability to assess workplace hazards, determine risks, and provide solutions in an effective, timely, and cost-effective manner. This position ensures that crews follow compliance requirements while engaging in multi-state utility operations in all phases of vegetation management related to line clearance operations, tree trimming and rigging, and off-road forestry equipment. Our front-line safety professionals will be charged with conducting safety inspections, observations, investigations, safety training, and regulatory compliance auditing. Must be willing to travel within our footprint NY, NJ, MD, PA Overnight required crew visits for storm or incident support. This is not a remote position vehicle provided. Home location preferred eastern PA, NY, or NJ- Central or Northern preferred.

Duties and Responsibilities Include

Essential Duties:

• Safety

• Assists leadership in confirming employees are fit for duty and have appropriate credentials

• Conducts crew audits such as job site set-up, hazard evaluations, proper use of PPE, and equipment

• Assists in the development and implementation of the Regional Safety Action Plan

• Works with field supervision and Safety to investigate personal injury, vehicle, and property accidents

• Assists with the filing of reports and compiling accident statistics on risk assessment

• Immediately addresses on-site safety concerns and conducts training when safety errors are witnessed

• Observing and correcting unsafe acts and at-risk behavior

• Evaluating Crew Leaders knowledge of their safety responsibilities

• Training

• Serves as technical 'expert' for all corporate and regional training programs

• Provides technical support, including but not limited to

Instructional aids, training handbooks, demonstration models, multimedia visual aids, and reference works

• Prepares, participates in, and conducts training classes, partnering with third-party services when necessary

• Develops and implements a continuous program of safety education, policies, and programs

• Works with leadership in identifying training needs and provides continuous training

• Assists in the assessment of the job knowledge of employees and monitoring training progress

• Attends internal and external training courses which pertain to improving and developing job-related skills

• Conducts new employee safety evaluations and orientation

• Provides leadership, coaching, and mentoring

• Compliance

• Responsible for the operational safety results and for reviewing safety tracking, completion, and progress

• Ensures compliance of all regional personnel pertaining to OSHA, ANSI, Federal, State, and local regulations

• Ensures compliance with all contract and regulatory safety and training specifications and requirements

• Conducts inspections of site and vehicles to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations/standards

• Responsible for monitoring certifications compliance for the assigned region

• Duties and responsibilities may change with or without notice

What You'll Bring to the Team

• High School Diploma, HSE, or GED

• Has a basic knowledge of trees including identification, growth habits and correct arboricultural techniques for the trimming, pruning, repairing, maintaining, and removing, as applies to working near energized conductors.

• Knows and understands the American National Standards for Tree Care Operations. ( Current ANSI Z133.1)

• Knows and understands the Amercian National Standards for Proper Pruning (ANSI A300)

• Knowledge of OSHA standards and DOT requirements

• Ability to work within Union and Non- Union workforce

• 3-5 years' experience in Line clearance, tree trimming Industry or related field in a leadership position.

• Certified Tree Worker Safety Professional (CTSP) or ability to obtain within one (6) months of employment.

• Knowledge of essential job functions and responsibilities

• Attention to detail

• Organizational skills

• Strong oral and written communication skills

• Ability to problem solve

• Meet all physical requirements of the position

• Pass all drug and alcohol screens as required by Company policy and, if applicable, required by DOT regulations

• 18 years of age or older, or 21 if CDL is required

• Legally authorized to work in the United States

Preferred:

• Associates/bachelor's in safety related field

• Bilingual(Spanish/English)

• CDL

• MED Card

• Certified Tree Worker Safety Professional

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. The Company reserves the right to revise or change the job duties as needed. Management reserves the right to change the description, duties, or work schedules to accommodate individuals with disabilities.

Additionally, the position may be subject to pre-employment screening, including drug screening and background check.

The Townsend Company, LLC and its family of companies are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristics protected by law.