Regional Safety Coordinator (Ohio/Tennessee Region)

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Since our inception in Valdosta, GA in 1975, Ace has been performing quality electrical installations in a full range of markets including: commercial, mission critical, education, healthcare, institutional, industrial, correctional facilities, hospitality, military bases, retail and others. In the past 15 years, locations have been added in Macon, GA, Atlanta, GA, Jackson, TN, Statesboro, GA, Sanford, NC and Plain City, OH. Ace offers fabrication services, hard bid, design-build, negotiated contracts and fee-based work. We have the resources, professional staff and project management team to handle almost any type of electrical project. Our history of safety and quality has been established through years of successful projects and satisfied customers. Ace Electric is growing bigger in business each year and has no signs of slowing down!  

Benefits:

• Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Accident and Critical Illness Insurances
• 401k with Match
• Access to Ace University: Apprenticeship Program, Leadership Training, Skill Building Classes and much more!

General Summary: 

The Regional Safety Coordinator is responsible for overseeing the safety of all projects within their assigned divisions. This will include compliance with the Ace Electric’s Safety Program, the company’s Drug-Free workplace program, and other safety requirements mandated by the owner or general contractors of the current contracts.  The Regional Safety Coordinator reports to the Safety Director. 

Preferred Job Skills:

• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Desire to learn and willingness to try new techniques.
• Desire to see others succeed by mentoring and sharing knowledge with others.
• Proficient with computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, etc.).
• Ability to focus on details while still maintaining a large picture perspective.
• Proven ability to develop and work as member of a team.
• Good understanding of CFR 1910, CFR 1926, NFPA-70e and any other applicable safety standards or regulations.
• Ability to demonstrate the proper use and operation of industry specific safety equipment and instruments. (Gas Detector, PFAS, DMM, Light Meter, PPE, etc.)
• Proven ability to teach safety related classes on a job site or in a classroom.
• Proven ability to foster a positive and productive safety culture while promoting cooperation and improved morale throughout the division.

Mandatory Hiring Requirements:

References, Background Check, Drug Screen Testing, Valid Driver’s License with approved driving record.

Responsibilities: 

• Conducts all project safety preconstruction meetings with Project Manager, Superintendent, and other affected personnel.
• Leads company safety and health activities by providing direction and training to Division Safety personnel.
• Ensures the Ace Safety Program and policies are understood and adhered to, on the projects within the assigned Region.
• Identifies and implements best safety practices.
• Supports and implements new safety initiatives that may arise from a safety audit, incident or other sources.
• Provides technical support to all regional Safety Professionals and Site Safety Technicians to ensure compliance with Federal & State safety & health regulations.
• Remains up-to-date and knowledgeable on all OSHA regulations.
• Conducts Frequent and Regular job site inspections and audits focusing on recognizable hazards, unsafe work practices, and corrective actions or procedures to be implemented to correct deficiencies.
• Work with Project Managers, Superintendents and Division Safety to ensure all necessary safety equipment, safety manuals and documents are maintained on projects.
• Works closely with Division Safety, Project Managers and Superintendents to develop and implement Site Specific Safety Plans for their assigned projects.
• Assists project personnel in the preparation of permit applications for high-risk activities. (Energized Work, First Energization of Services, Confined Space Entry, etc)
• Be onsite to supervise and assist during the performance of any high risk activities when needed.
• Ensures Division Safety team timely reports incidents (injuries, property damage, and near misses) investigates the incident to include visiting the work area, interviewing employees, taking pictures and completing incident investigation form.
• Ensures Division Safety team administers drug and alcohol screens properly post incident, randoms and for cause.
• Supports Division Safety with safety inspections by OSHA, insurance carriers, customers’ safety personnel, or others.

Position Requirements:

• License: Valid state driver's license as required by job conditions or by the company and approved driving record.
• Certification: CPR/First Aid training certification preferred. OSHA 500 preferred.
• Education: High School Graduate or GED.  Bachelor’s preferred.

• Experience: Minimum of 2 years’ experience in construction, electrical construction and construction safety preferred.

Working Conditions:

• Job requires working in all elements, depending on job location, time of year, heat, cold, rain, or snow.
• Must be able to utilize construction site sanitary facilities (Porta-Johns).
• Work in restricted areas (switch gear-room, manholes, utility tunnels and crawl spaces).
• Wear personal protective equipment as required.
• Able to work 40 hours per week and overtime as required.
• Regional travel required.

Required Physical/Mental Functions:

• Must be able to train personnel in the safe operation of equipment (trenchers, lift trucks, aerial work platforms, etc.).
• Operate company truck with manual and automatic transmission.
• Read and interpret maps, manuals, work site directions, and written instructions.

• Must hear and see well (either natural or with correction).
• Must be able to bend, stoop, squat, crawl, climb, kneel, balance, push, pull and reach overhead.
• Able to lift objects weighing up to 30 pounds, with frequent lifting and carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds.
• Tolerant to prolonged standing and movement on foot.
• Climb ladders (all types).
• Repetitive use of arms, hands, and fingers.

AAP/EEO Statement:

Ace Electric, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.

Drug-Free Workplace Program Statement:

Ace Electric, Inc. provides a Drug-Free Workplace and prohibits the presence of certain items and substances on project or company premises and property and prohibits project and company personnel and others from reporting to work, working or being present on project or company premises while under the influence of alcohol, illegal drugs, or other unauthorized substances, or with measurable quantity of alcohol, illegal drugs, or other unauthorized substances present in the body.  Ace Electric, Inc. abides by their Drug and Alcohol Abuse Policy as part of its commitment to safety and quality.

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