Safety Support Specialist

Position Overview

The Safety Support Specialist is accountable for developing, facilitating, and implementing a safety plan, which supports operational management and overall project viability, safety, and financial health.

The successful candidate will function as the ultimate safety champion by assisting local leadership teams in the ongoing development and implementation of incident prevention and regulatory compliance activities specific to Davey Resource Group, Utility Asset Management employees, contractors, and the general public.

Safety Representatives will conduct routine job site visits to gain an in-depth understanding of the cultural issues that are hurting behaviors and use that information as they coach local leadership teams and committees in their accident prevention and regulatory compliance initiatives.

Job Duties

• Develop strong supporting relationships with local leadership teams (management and union) to become a relied-upon subject matter expert for safety policies, safety action plans, and accident prevention programs / techniques.
• Conduct ongoing cultural assessments based on job site visits and other interactions with DRG, and UAM employees and use those assessments / insights when coaching local leadership teams in incident prevention techniques
• Respond to and help resolve safety-related issues from the field organizations.
• Promote, develop, and implement safety leadership sessions as directed by local leadership teams.
• Develop and / or conduct formal safety training, presentations or seminars as required by local leadership teams.
• Actively support the organization by participating in Corporate Safety, Environmental, and Process Safety initiatives as directed.
• Actively participate in all assigned safety committee and operations staff meetings by conducting presentations on critical topics such as :
• Current injury trends Industry best practices / trends Safety Leadership information Safety Culture information ESD and Compliance findings Seasonal hazards Regulatory changes
• Participate in the Incident Analysis process as assigned (e.g., team member, analysis review / comment, etc.)
• Conduct routine analysis of incident trends and develop recommendations specific to local leadership teams for their consideration and possible inclusion in local safety plans.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Project Management, Safety Management, Business Administration, or equivalent related industry experience.
• Relevant public speaking experience of 5 years of training or safety management
• Understanding of operations, contract administration, contract management, processes, and standards, with emphasis on the utility industry.
• Experience in project planning and training scheduling
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills (tact, diplomacy, influence, etc.) essential with management, project teams, contractors, and customers, both written and verbal.
• Excellent computer skills, and experience with Google Chrome or Microsoft software (Sheets, Excel, PowerPoint, Video conferencing, etc.)
• Ability to prioritize and work with limited direct supervision
• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Project Management, Safety Management, Business Administration, or equivalent related industry experience
• CSP, ASP, CHST, OHST preferred
• Certified Utility Safety Professional + documentation of 5-7 years of utility work experience (CUSP Green)
• A valid driver's license is required.
• Ability to travel regionally through the Northeast and Midwest

Additional Information

What We Offer : *

• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Opportunities for advancement.
• All job specific equipment and safety gear provided.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match.
• Employee-owned company and discounted stock purchase options.
• Group Health Plan.
• Employee Referral Bonus Program : Send-A-Friend.
• Locations throughout the United States in major cities and desirable areas.
• Career Development Program supported by industry expert safety specialists and skilled trainers.
• The Davey Tree Family Scholarship for children of employees.
• Charitable matching gift program.
• All listed benefits available to eligible employees.
3 days ago