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Safety & Occupational Health Specialist

East Kentucky Power Cooperative -
Winchester, KY

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Job Details

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance

Qualifications

Record keeping
Confidential information handling
Word processing
Safety regulations
Personal protective equipment (PPE) adherence
Driver's License
Task prioritization
Technical writing
Interdisciplinary policy and procedure development experience
Technical skills instruction
Productivity software
Policy Development
Professional development training
Documentation reviews
Respirator

Full Job Description

Located in the heart of the Bluegrass state, East Kentucky Power Cooperative is a not-for-profit generation and transmission (G&T) electric utility with headquarters in Winchester, KY which is just a short distance from Lexington. Our cooperative has a vital mission: to safely generate and deliver reliable, affordable and sustainable energy to our 16 owner-member cooperatives serving more than 1 million Kentuckians across 87 counties. We're leaders in environmental stewardship and we're committed to provide power to improve the lives of people in Kentucky.

As passionate as we are about providing smart energy solutions, we are equally excited about people. We strive to cultivate connected workplaces where great ideas are born and rewarding careers are built.

EKPC offers a wage and benefits package that ranks among the best in the state. There is no waiting period on our medical, dental and vision insurance plans so you are covered on day one, and the dental plan is free for employees. Our generous 401(k) retirement plan allows employees to start contributing to their plan after a month of service, and after 3 months of service, EKPC will automatically contribute 6.5% of base wages AND match employee contributions up to 4.5%. Our competitive vacation and sick leave package starts day one to allow for flexibly and a healthy work-life balance.

For more information on our plentiful benefits package visit our website at https://www.ekpc.coop/work-ekpc

EKPC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

No Expiration Date

This posting will remain open until the position is filled. We encourage you to apply early as we will review and consider candidates as they are received.

Key Roles

This position will be based out of Headquarters located in Winchester, Kentucky but the responsibilities will require frequent travel to all of our sites across the state. (Rare overnight travel.)

Coordinates and implements objectives, processes and programs in the area of safety and occupational health that directly support the cooperative strategic direction, as determined by the Central Safety Committee. Ensures that Plant leaders and employees are trained and equipped to manage all safety and occupational health responsibilities. Works in conjunction with Corporate Safety and the safety Process Improvement Teams to ensure compliance with all applicable safety, government and industry regulations. Additional duties include serving as an active member of the site safety committee, assisting in safety related incident investigations, injury management, reporting, record keeping and assisting line management as needed in the areas of safety and occupational health. The chief goal of the position is to ensure a safe and healthy working environment for all employees of the cooperative.

Key Responsibilities

Promotes awareness of potential impacts resulting from emerging safety and health issues
Promotes awareness of regulatory requirements or best practices in the areas of corporate, ethical and social responsibility.
Serves as liaison to local regulatory agency representatives.
Recommends, within reason, the best way to apply engineering or administrative controls to abate a safety or health hazard and when appropriate, recommends the best available Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for employees.
Maintains records and prepares reports associated with safety and occupational health regulations and standards. These reports include injury and incident reports.
Reviews current occupational health and safety policies, procedures and programs. Recommends needed changes and participates in the writing and communication of needed revisions.
Conducts inspections, audits and analysis in areas related to safety and occupational health. Maintains records of findings and prepares reports that summarize the information and suggest possible areas of improvement.
Responds to various emergencies in the area of safety and occupational health, coordinates rescue or abatement activities as dictated by the situation.
Conducts plant/field visits to ensure effective systems are maintained for the identification, assessment and control of all significant hazards. Carries out examinations of machinery, housekeeping and employee tasks. Takes measurements of ambient air quality, noise and heat levels. Recommends methods to eliminate any undesirable discoveries.
Oversees programs that affect employee safety and health such as: medical surveillance, hearing conservation, asbestos abatement, air monitoring, etc.
Prepares, conducts and/or facilitates required training classes for management and employees.
Ensures all safety related incidents, including injury, first aid and near misses are reported, investigated, that a root cause is determined and effective action is taken to prevent the incident from reoccurring.
Stays abreast of all current occupational health & safety regulations and requirements to help ensure compliance.
Identifies both short-term and long-range goals for the occupational health and safety program with consideration for all regulatory requirements.
May provide support to outside organizations by coordinating, preparing and presenting programs and workshops or assisting with training activities
Effectively and respectfully interacts and communicates with all levels of the organization.

Key Requirements

Education: Bachelor's degree in Safety or other related area preferred. Associate degree in related area required. Any equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute. Certification in the following areas preferred: CSP, CPR & First Aid, EMT, CLCP, HAZWOPER

Experience: (5) Five years of related experience preferred. Experience in the Electrical Utility Industry very helpful

Skills and Abilities:

-Thorough working knowledge of OSHA, including 1910.269 which relates to policies and procedures in the electric utility industry, as well as other government agency safety and occupational health regulations.
-Ability to develop and administer specific training programs, policies and procedures in a manner consistent with EKPC's management philosophy and stated objectives.
-Must possess the ability to both write and review procedures and policy.
-Must be able to work and make decisions under pressure.
-Ability to analyze information and solve problems.
-Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
-Ability to effectively prioritize work, manage time, and adhere to deadlines.
-Excellent attention to detail, documentation, planning, and organization skills.
-Provides thorough and timely communication to leadership and stakeholders.
-Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with personnel at all levels of the organization, including external contacts.
-Proficient listening, written, and oral communication skills including the ability to effectively present in large groups.
-Strong computer skills, familiar with Office Suite (Word, Power Point, Excel, etc.).
-Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information with tact and professionalism.

Competencies

Safety Awareness

Technical/Professional Knowledge and Skills

Contributing to Team Success

Managing Work

Communication

Adaptability

Working Conditions

-Conditions may include extreme weather and/or temperatures, extremely dusty conditions, heights, and corrosively wet conditions.
-This is an on-call position that may require working weekends, holidays or after normally scheduled working hours as needed.
-A valid driver's license is required. Position includes travel to various locations throughout the EKPC system to complete work assignments.
-Must be medically certified to wear respiratory protection.
-Must be able to appropriately don a respirator which would include no facial hair at the sealing surface.
-Must wear personal protective equipment as appropriate.

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