Safety Representative

About Our Company

J.F. Electric is an electrical contractor that's in the business of creating connections - providing engineering expertise, backed up by construction and installation know-how in a diverse range of service offerings - from utilities and commercial projects to industrial and telecommunications customers. Our smart solutions deliver value from pre-planning to long after the project is complete.

Overview

The Safety Representative position will work to ensure all employees uphold the core value of safety by implementing and maintaining J.F. Electric safety programs. A successful Safety Representative will develop positive professional relationships while working closely with field personnel, all levels of management, and outside agencies during all phases of operation. This is a field position located onsite in a heavy industrial environment.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Conducts orientation activities such as completing and checking paperwork on new hires, validating required experience and licensure, and collecting I-9 documentation

• Investigates incidents, injuries, damage to property, or other safety-related concerns

• Completes incident reports, OSHA required documentation and other client reports

• Critically assesses and evaluates hazards as well as taking corrective actions at the moment

• Documents findings including Root Cause Analysis

• Communicates with leadership and field personnel the investigation findings and recommendations for how to prevent reoccurrences

• Verifies corrective measures have been completed (including recommendations of the safety committee, leaders, and those that arise from the suggestion programs)

• Enforces safety standards, conducts safety audits, participates in client safety meetings or conference calls; conveys information from specific clients about their specific safety requirements on a specific job site or client's work

• Coordinates with others to enforce work procedures, rules, and regulations related to safety

• Communicates safety and health information at employee meetings

• Posts safety communications in various locations as needed

• Establishes and maintains relationships with local safety agencies and insurance carriers to foster good communication between the company and external influences on safety

• Cross-train in all facets of the Division, preparing to fill in for anyone absent and grow in responsibility and scope over time.

The person in this role will uphold the culture of J.F. Electric, including relationship building with customers as well as general behavior on J.F. Electric or client premises or at J.F. Electric sponsored events.

Requirements/Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health and Safety preferred or equivalent experience
• OSHA certifications beneficial, i.e. OSHA 30, OSHA 500, OSHA 10&20 T&D
• Certification as CUSP, CSP preferred
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check and drug screening.

Travel Requirements:

• Occassional overnight(s)
• Project dependent

Company Benefits:

• Company-paid health insurance (medical, dental, short-term and long-term disability and life insurance are provided)
• 100% 401k match (up to 5% of salary)
• Paid holiday & vacation time
• Educational assistance
• Various discount programs

At J.F. Electric, Inc. we are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all employees. We believe that having a diverse workforce exposes us to a broad range of ways to understand and engage with the world, address challenges, and to deliver exceptional service.

J.F. Electric IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. It is the policy of J.F. Electric and all affiliate entities that all applicants for employment shall be given fair and equal consideration, regardless of race, religion, color, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or national origin, except that minimum age limits imposed by law are observed. If selected for employment, a prospective employee must provide satisfactory references and successfully complete all contingent requirements of any offer letter and meet applicable pre-employment requirements.