Description
Our Safety Advisors work cooperatively with all levels of the organization to drive safe execution of projects, measure performance, manage events, engage our employees and foster effective communication, all with the goal of supporting PowerSecure's SAFETY FIRST value. The Safety Advisor applies health and safety experience and industry knowledge to assure our systems are effective at protecting our workers, is successful at engaging stakeholders at all levels of the organization to work cooperatively towards goals, excels at communicating with varied groups over a wide geographic area, and facilitates a field presence that ensures safety is an effective resource and champion for our teams.
The Safety Advisor applies health and safety experience as well as industry knowledge to assure our systems are effective at protecting our workers particularly in our manufacturing facilities. This role will include some of the following essential functions:
Serve as Subject Matter Expert for safety and health matters for assigned division
Coordinate application of Safety and Health Management System to assigned division
Engage Management and front-line employees in the development and implementation of safety efforts and projects
Conduct or Coordinate safety training activities for work force
Monitor, track and report safety performance to Division and Corporate Management
Manage incidents and events to prioritize worker safety, ensure proper care, and investigate to develop preventive or corrective actions to prevent recurrence
Support division activities to estimate, plan and execute work to ensure critical safeguards are employed
Develop procedures, work instructions and supplemental materials to ensure understanding of safe work measures
Effectively communicate safety information, responses to inquiries or requests, and other messages.
Requirements:
High School Diploma or GED; Bachelor's degree or certification in occupational health and safety discipline preferred.
Minimum 5 years' experience coordinating a health and safety program in a manufacturing, construction, or field service environment.
Experience in electrical installations, generator technology preferred.
Valid Driver's License with clean driving record
Ability and willingness to travel for day trips to other NC sites as needed and approximately 5% overnight travel
Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint software programs
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Experience with Lockout / Tagout is a must
Fall protection training a plus!
Forklift operation / training a plus!
Overhead crane operation / training is preferred
About Us
About Us
PowerSecure, a Southern Company subsidiary, is a leading provider of innovative energy solutions to electric utilities and their industrial, institutional, and commercial customers.
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We invest in high-value and cost-effective benefits for our employees. Our benefits package includes:
Medical, Dental, Vision and Life insurance coverage
Competitive pay and a matching 401 (k) plan
Vacation, Company Holidays, Paid Time Off (PTO- personal and sick days)
Flexible Spending Accounts/Health Savings Account
Wellness Incentive Programs
Employee Referral Program
Tuition Reimbursement
PowerSecure is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. This position is not open to third party recruiters.IND1
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
