Transmission Safety & Health Specialist
Description
Position: Transmission Safety & Health Specialist
Reports to: Tim Matheson, Transmission Safety Supervisor
Location: Office location will be in the area supported by this position
JOB SUMMARY
Position will be filled at Exempt Level 4-6 depending on the experience and qualifications of the successful candidate. As part of the Power Delivery Safety team, the S&H Specialist will be responsible for providing Safety Leadership to the workgroups they support. The job filled from this posting will support the following workgroups:
Valdosta TMC
Bainbridge TMC
Albany TMC
JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Develop relationship with the First Line Supervisors (FLS) and Managers in the areas you support.
Keep up with the daily projects that crews are working on and communicate with FLS to understand the experience level of crews performing these projects.
Spend the majority of your time in the field with the crews you support to assure they have the proper level of safety support they need to do the job.
Work with management, employees and safety committees in implementing injury avoidance and accident prevention programs and providing safety training
Develop, coordinate, facilitate & monitor transmission safety programs, policies and initiatives.
Maintain knowledge of current OSHA laws and regulations as they apply to Power Delivery work to ensure compliance.
Interface with regulatory agencies and the corporate safety & health department.
Be involved in employee safety committees in the areas you support.
Investigate safety & non-compliance events.
Champion Human Performance and Learning Event efforts.
Promote Georgia Power's Southern Lifestyle, Functional Movement, and Wellness initiatives.
Model, promote and support an employee-owned safety culture that takes pride in Pursuing Safety Excellence, training and implementing S.T.E.P and Critical Risk Plans.
Support team initiatives around Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
Conduct and/or participate in audits, STEP observations, inspections, and self -assessments.
Conduct general and departmental safety meetings.
Identify safety training needs and provide safety training in applicable areas.
Represent the areas supported during audits.
Provide back-up coverage and assistance to Safety Specialist peers.
Work in partnership and cooperation with the Transmission Methods & Training Specialists to ensure that a consistent message reaches employees.
Must be available to work assigned storm duty or excess straight time, which could include evenings, weekends, holidays and overnight travel.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Education Requirements:
High School Diploma or G.E.D.
Certification in safety related field or college degree is a plus
Experience Requirements:
Minimum of five years of Electric Utility Power Delivery experience is required.
Minimum of five years field experience in Transmission is strongly preferred.
Field experiences as safety professional a plus.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Experience in Leadership role(s) is a plus.
Trainer experience is a plus.
Good oral and written communication skills are essential.
Demonstrated presentation skills are important.
Excellent relationship skills are required.
Credibility with employees and leadership is essential.
Involvement in safety committees and safety leadership activities preferred.
Human Performance knowledge and experience with Learning Events preferred.
Knowledge of Transmission work is required.
General knowledge of specifications and procedures is required.
Knowledge of OSHA Compliance Regulations is desired.
Prefer knowledge of accident prevention and incident investigation best practices.
Formal safety training a plus.
Computer skills required. (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
Mobile computing skills are a plus. i.e. iPad or equivalent and applications
Behavioral Attributes:
Must exhibit Southern Company's, Our Values, (Safety First, Unquestionable Trust, Superior Performance and Total Commitment)
Actions and behavior must demonstrate a commitment to our Core Safety Beliefs and safety goals.
Must be team oriented, able to work with others, flexible and customer focused.
Must be energetic, highly motivated, self-directed and open to new ideas.
Must be persistent, a problem solver and focused on personal development.
Must think and work with an Inclusive mindset.
Other Requirements/Information:
Subject to emergency callouts.
Must live in or quickly relocate within a reasonable commute to areas being supported.
Work schedule is typically 4 days per week and 10 hours per day.
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Disclaimer:
This information describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this job. The description is not designed to be a comprehensive inventory of duties, responsibilities and qualifications required in the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to qualified disabled individuals for performance of essential duties and responsibilities.
Georgia Power is the largest electric subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE: SO), America's premier energy company. Value, Reliability, Customer Service and Stewardship are the cornerstones of the Company's promise to 2.6 million customers in all but four of Georgia's 159 counties. Committed to delivering clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy at rates below the national average, Georgia Power maintains a diverse, innovative generation mix that includes nuclear, coal and natural gas, as well as renewables such as solar, hydroelectric and wind. Georgia Power focuses on delivering world-class service to its customers every day and the Company is consistently recognized by J.D. Power and Associates as an industry leader in customer satisfaction. For more information, visit www.GeorgiaPower.com and connect with the Company on Facebook (Facebook.com/GeorgiaPower), Twitter (Twitter.com/GeorgiaPower) and Instagram (Instagram.com/ga_power).
Southern Company (NYSE: SO ) is America's premier energy company, with 46,000 megawatts of generating capacity and 1,500 billion cubic feet of combined natural gas consumption and throughput volume serving 9 million customers through its subsidiaries . The company provides clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy through electric operating companies in four states, natural gas distribution companies in seven states, a competitive generation company serving wholesale customers across America and a nationally recognized provider of customized energy solutions, as well as fiber optics and wireless communications . Southern Company brands are known for excellent customer service, high reliability and affordable prices that are below the national average. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, Southern Company and its subsidiaries are inventing America's energy future by developing the full portfolio of energy resources, including carbon-free nuclear, 21st century coal, natural gas, renewables and energy efficiency, and creating new products and services for the benefit of customers. Southern Company has been named by the U.S. Department of Defense and G.I. Jobs magazine as a top military employer, recognized among the Top 50 Companies for Diversity by DiversityInc, listed by Black Enterprise magazine as one of the 40 Best Companies for Diversity and designated a Top Employer for Hispanics by Hispanic Network. The company has earned a National Award of Nuclear Science and History from the National Atomic Museum Foundation for its leadership and commitment to nuclear development and is continually ranked among the top energy companies in Fortune's annual World's Most Admired Electric and Gas Utility rankings. Visit our website at www.southerncompany.com .
Southern Company is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.
Job Field: Safety & Health
Job Type: Standard
Primary Location: Georgia-South Georgia-Valdosta
Operating Company: Georgia Power Company
Other Locations: Georgia-South Georgia-Albany, Georgia-South Georgia-Bainbridge, Georgia-South Georgia-Valdosta
Job Type: Standard
Travel (Up to...): Yes, 75 % of the Time
Work Location(s):
Fleet Services Valdosta - 903 W. Savannah Ave. (903VALDOSTA)
903 W. Savannah Ave.
Valdosta, 31601
Req ID: GPC2008883
