Field Safety Professional (Bird Electric)

 Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared success.

 

As an employee-owned company, our people are Black & Veatch. We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction, together we are building a world of difference.  

 

Company : Bird Electric Enterprises  

Req Id : 110429 

Opportunity Type : Staff 

Relocation eligible : No 

Full time/Part time : Full-Time  

Project Only Hire : No 

Visa Sponsorship Available: No

Job Summary

Bird Electric, a Black & Veatch company, is a U.S. self-perform electrical construction services provider with a national reach in emergency power restoration. Bird Electric delivers grid solutions and operates in adjacent distributed infrastructure markets including renewables, electric vehicle (EV) charging, and connectivity.

 

This field position is accountable for implementing and maintaining the company's Safety Procedures. Must have overhead transmission line, substation, and high voltage experience.

 

 

 

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Key Responsibilities

• Perform field observations and safety compliance inspections
• Partner with field operations in the development and implementation of safe work plans
• Perform detailed incident investigations and root cause analysis
• Develop and manage emergency action plans
• Lead and/or participate in safety meetings, toolbox talks, and pre job briefing
• Provide expected field training requirements
• Provide training support to operational management, person-in-charge, and employees
• Provide required monthly and annual training
• Maintain accurate training records and other associated documentations and recordings
• Assist in Audit and Reviews 
• Continually monitor and update training materials for relevancy and accuracy

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred but not required. 
• 4+ years safety training in an electrical construction environment preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of safety and health standards and practices.

Minimum Qualifications

• 3 years in Transmission, Substation, and Distribution industry
• 3+ years safety training experience. 
• Must have overhead transmission line, substation, and high voltage experience.
• Good communication and presentation skills
• Good Computer Skills

 

• Preferred Certifications:
  • Authorized OSHA Outreach Instructor
  • Authorized NFPA Instructor
  • Authorized H2S/Safe Land Instructor
  • Authorized First Aid/CPR/BBP/AED Instructor
  • Authorized Qualified Electrical Worker Instructor

 

• Safety Credentials:
  • CUSP and/or
  • CHST
  • OHST
  • SMS
  • CIT

 

All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

Certifications

• CUSP and/or
• CHST
• OHST
• SMS
• CIT

Work Environment/Physical Demands

Physical Demands:
• Lift and carry heavy items weighing up to 50 pounds. 
• Stand, Kneel, Bend, Stoop, Move, and Walk long distances in and around confined, cluttered places, and uneven areas.
• See and hear naturally or with correction.   
• Full range of motion and flexibility consistent with requirements of the job duties. 
• Requires using hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls according to a set procedure. 
• Requires repetitive movement. 
• May require work above 5 feet in height.
• Climb and maintain balance on steel framework, stairs, ladders and scaffolds. 
• Work up to a 12 hour shift doing hard physical labor in varying temperature extremes and other outside conditions. 

Work Environment:
• Typical construction site environment:  
• Requires working in cramped work spaces and getting into awkward positions. 
• Requires working in very hot (above 90 F degrees) or very cold (below 32F degrees) temperatures and exposure to inclement weather such as dust, wind, snow, rain, etc. 
• Requires working