Safety Manager

PHYSICAL OFFICE LOCATION: PEC Marble Falls Office - 4302 N. US Highway 281, Marble Falls, TX 78654

$115,280.00 Minimum Starting Base Pay* + KPI Bonuses + Competitive Benefits

- Qualifications may warrant greater starting base pay within the full pay range. Individual base pay is determined by experience, job-related skills, and relevant education or training.

Position Summary

This position is responsible for ongoing research, development and delivery of a world class comprehensive safety program in support of the Cooperative’s strategic initiatives.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

- Manage all aspects of the Cooperative’s Safety Program Initiatives

- Oversee all safety programs including field, office and corporate initiatives

- Coordinate and implement safety related training that include acceptable industry safe working procedures for distribution systems, maintenance and construction, First Aid, Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), hazard communication requirements, defensive driving, safety awareness, security awareness, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards and other safety related topics

- Coordinate and implement the Cooperative's Emergency Action Plans

- Plan and implement learning activities and programs that align with the Cooperative’s Safety Plan and strategic initiatives

- Develop safety programs that ensure skills readiness for electrically qualified workers

- Ensure that employees have the proper safety training, knowledge and tools to perform their jobs safely and effectively

- Assist in the development and implementation of programs to reduce or eliminate occupational injuries, illnesses and financial loss

- Identify, select and evaluate third party training vendors and guest instructors to facilitate the delivery of safety training activities

- Ensure that Safety Department employees are trained in safety program procedures, investigation techniques and OSHA regulations and documentation

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- Partner with external and local organizations and agencies to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations

- Partner with Cooperative management to identify performance problems, skill gaps, training needs for safety programs and Initiatives

- Analyze and coordinate the effectiveness of safety systems and procedures

- Make recommendations to modify field training, safety work policies and procedures

- Implement safety improvements through employee engagement

- Monitor and participate in safety meetings

- Conduct equipment and tool inspections with Lineworkers

- Coach management in effective techniques for teaching skills and improving safety performance

- Instruct apprentices’ supervisors in maintaining safety progress reports and procedures

- Ensure that employee accidents and injuries involving property or product and safety violations are investigated, documented and recorded

- Conduct safety inspections and investigations and make recommendations for change

- Review records, monitor progress and participate in corrective actions

- Develop, purchase, maintain and distribute safety training materials and equipment

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- Prepare and present status of programs to senior management, Board of Directors Committees and the Board of Directors

- Coordinate safety oriented activities with other departments

- Review, recommend or approve contracts and cost estimates

- Research multiple options for the creation of a Cooperative in-house training center

- Supervise the work of office, administrative or customer service employees to ensure adherence to quality standards, deadlines and proper procedures, correcting errors or problems

- Provide employees with guidance in handling difficult or complex problems and in resolving escalated complaints or disputes

- Implement corporate and departmental policies, procedures and service standards in conjunction with management

- Discuss job performance problems with employees to identify causes and issues and work to resolve problems

- Teach and instruct employees in job duties and company policies or arrange for training to be provided

- Evaluate employees' job performance and conformance to regulations and recommend appropriate personnel action

- Recruit, instruct and supervise subordinates

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- Interpret and communicate work procedures and company policies to staff

- Develop and review operating procedures

- Develop and manage department budget

- Establish work priorities and activities

- Recommend promotions, transfers, hires and other disciplinary action

- Establish metrics and prepare monthly reports

- Operate PEC vehicle(s) for business purposes in accordance with applicable Federal, State, local law and PEC policies and procedures

- Maintain driver eligibility through appropriate valid Texas Driver’s License and driving record in accordance with PEC policy

- Maintain the security of confidential information

- Stay abreast of advances in technology

- Demonstrate regular and prompt attendance

- Performs other related duties as necessary or assigned

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Supervisory and/or Leadership Responsibilities

A full range of supervisory activities, training, evaluation, counseling and recommendation for termination. This includes, but is not limited to, effectively communicating organizational policies and other information to subordinates, ensuring that employees have a clear understanding of their responsibilities.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

- Knowledge of business and management principles including strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership techniques and budgeting

- Knowledge of using computer systems, which may include setting up and using hardware and software programs, entering data or processing information

- Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service

- Knowledge of principles of electricity, safety practices and codes

- Knowledge of electric power industry construction standards and equipment

- Knowledge of adult learning theories, methods of instruction, classroom and field training techniques

- Skilled in monitoring and managing performance

- Skilled in establishing and communicating performance expectations and metrics

- Skilled in time management

- Skilled in prioritizing and managing changing priorities

- Skilled in anticipating, identifying, analyzing and resolving conflict and problems

- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing

- Ability to listen and understand information verbally and in writing

- Ability to use audio/visual equipment

- Ability to anticipate, identify, analyze and resolve conflict and problems

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Minimum Qualifications - (Education, Experience)

- Bachelor’s Degree in a related field

- Directly related experience may substitute for education

- DOL Journeyworker Certification preferred

- Six years of experience as a Journeyworker

- Three years supervisory or leadership experience

- Training experience preferred

- Valid Texas Driver’s License and Motor Vehicle Report that comply with PEC policy

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

- The employee may be required to stand; reach with hands and arms; climb, stoop and kneel

- The employee may be required to sit or stand for long periods of time

- The employee may be required to lift, carry, push, pull or move up to 50 pounds

- The employee may be required to travel

- The employee will routinely utilize Personal Protective Equipment

- The employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions including wet and humid conditions

- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud

- Exempt employees receive a fixed bi-weekly salary to compensate them for all hours worked during each pay period

- This position may be required to work more than 40 hours per week

This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty required of the position given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of management to assign, direct and control the work of employees under supervision. The listing of essential duties and responsibilities shall not be held to exclude other duties that may be assigned based on the needs of the Cooperative.

Position Open Until Filled

Pedernales Electric Cooperative is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.