Uniti is a premier insurgent fiber provider dedicated to enabling mission-critical connectivity across the United States.
With a steadfast commitment to customer service, operational excellence, and superior network capabilities, Uniti builds, operates and delivers critical fiber-based communications services to connect and empower people and businesses.
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**This is a hybrid position and will require the candidate to travel.**
About the Role:
The Environmental, Health and Safety (EH&S) professional plays a critical role in creating a safe, compliant, and sustainable workplace for our employees. This position is responsible for ensuring company facilities and operations meet all applicable statutory and regulatory requirements related to employee safety, environmental standards, and transportation safety.
What You Will Do:
- Develop, review, and maintain safety plans and documentation, including identifying trends and areas of opportunities regarding employee safety.
- Conduct Incident Investigations for lost time injuries.
- Assist with PPE compliance requirements.
- Support compliance with all applicable federal, state, local, industry, and company requirements (OSHA, EPA, DOT)
- Comfortable presenting material to small groups in person, on the phone, and via video conference
- Pursue continuous improvement in safety monitoring and recordkeeping / data management systems to ensure regulatory compliance.
- Experience with hazard analysis, risk mitigation, behavioral analysis preferred.
- Compile, analyze, and interpret accident and incident data.
- Conduct on-site facility audits/inspections in support of EH&S compliance requirements and ensure appropriate escalations in a timely manner.
- Occasional Travel Required (30%)
Do You Have:
- Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety and Health, Environmental Safety and Health, or related field
- 1-3 years of experience in EH&S field
- Excellent Communication and Presentation Skills – both verbal and written.
- Strong PC skills required, including Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams, Excel).
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced work environment.
- Ability to prioritize.
- Strong attention to detail.
Even Better:
- Experience supporting Safety functions for a telecommunications company or utility with multiple locations.
Physical Tasks- Standing Occasionally: 0-33% | Walking Occasionally: 0-33% |Sitting and Stationary: Continuously: 67-100% | Bending: Occasionally: 0-33% | Crouching: Occasionally: 0-33% | Carrying: Occasionally: 0-33% | Reaching: Occasionally: 0-33% |Lifting -Lowering >1-15 lbs: Occasionally: 0-33% | Repetitive Hand Action: Medium Dexterity: Continuously: 67-100% | Fine Manipulating: Frequently: 34-66%
Audio Visual Needs - Hearing: Continuously: 67-100%| Near Vision: Continuously: 67-100% | Far Vision: Occasionally: 0-33% | Peripheral Vision: Occasionally: 0-33%
Equipment Used in Job Performance: Computer, Printer, Fax, Telephone, Basic Office Supplies, Copier
The starting compensation range for this job is $43,500 to $53,800. Our compensation approach is designed to be fair and competitive. Pay for this role is based on factors such as your experience, skills, education, and location.
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Our Benefits:
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance Plans
- 401K Plan
- Health & Flexible Savings Account
- Life and AD&D, Spousal Life, Child Life Insurance Plans
- Educational Assistance Plan
Uniti is an equal opportunity employer. At Uniti, we celebrate the authenticity and uniqueness of our people and their ideas. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, protected veteran status, current military status, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, creed, citizenship status, or any other status protected by law, and to give full consideration to qualified disabled individuals and protected veterans.
Actual base pay for this job will depend on the candidate's primary work location and other factors, such as relevant skills and experience.
Notice to Non-U.S. Citizens: Uniti, as a holder of licenses granted by the Federal Communications Commission, is required to notify and to obtain approval from federal regulatory agencies prior to granting certain system/network access to any non-U.S. citizen personnel. Offers of employment extended to non-U.S. citizens are contingent upon receiving the requisite approval from agencies overseeing compliance. Non-U.S. citizens are required to provide Uniti with the personal identifying information required to obtain the necessary approval prior to accessing certain systems and/or Uniti’s network. If you are not a U.S. citizen, please notify your recruiter or contact HR Legal as soon as possible for information on Uniti’s foreign personnel disclosure and approval requirements.
Notice to Applicants: Depending on the position and its job functions, offers of employment may be contingent upon successful completion of certain pre-employment screenings, including but not limited to drug-screen, motor vehicle records check, or other pre-employment screening. All such screenings will be conducted by an external third-party with the Candidate’s written consent and in accordance with federal and state law. Refusal to authorize or submit to a required pre-employment screening may disqualify the candidate from employment. Any misrepresentation during the application or interview process may result in denial of employment, withdrawal of offer, or termination.
