TrueNet Communications

Safety Specialist

Phoenix; Tucson, AZ - Full Time

The Safety Specialist assists with the implementation and oversight of all company programs, including process and operational safety, OSHA safety, and ongoing regulatory compliance. As a safety expert for the company, this position assists with the development and implementation of ongoing safety improvements, proactive processes, system tools and training, and optimize safety performance and ensure regulatory compliance. (This is meant to be a guide. Duties may vary dependent upon management.)

 
Essential Position Functions:

  • Assists with planning, developing, promoting, advising, and assessing processes to achieve and maintain a safe and healthy work environment.
  • Anticipate, identify, evaluate, and control hazards.
  • Evaluate the impact of emerging safety issues and regulations on company operations.
  • Assist in the establishment of a safety minded culture of continuous safety awareness, compliance, and visibility throughout the company.
  • Supports management in executing health, safety, and environmental programs along with legal requirements.
  • Assist in conducting problem solving investigations on accident, incident, illness, and near miss investigations and communicate results and resolutions as needed.
  • Assist in planning and implementing programs to train supervisors and employees to meet standards to enhance the company safety culture.
  • Assist to ensure that the company complies with applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, regulations, etc. pertaining to environmental, health, and safety matters
  • Coordinate, assist, and execute periodic emergency drills such as fire, severe weather, medical, and other emergencies and maintains plans accordingly.
  • Assist with the periodic reviews of all safety policies and procedures as well as maintaining injury and illness statistics and reports (OSHA, etc.)
  • Ability to effectively communicate with employees, management, peers, customers, and the public.
  • Other duties as required.

Education and/or Experience:

  • High school diploma or GED required.
  • OSHA 510 or 511 required.  
  • 3 – 5 years’ experience in the management of Occupational Health, Safety, and Environmental programs and developing a safety culture in a diverse operational environment required.
  • Experience with completing internal audit processes.  
  • The following qualifications and certifications are preferred:
    • Certified Health and Safety Official (CSHO)
    • Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST)
    • First Aid/CPR trainer
    • Forklift operations trainer
    • HDD Directional drilling
    • Previous or current certification in tower climbing and rigging
    • Understand wireless communications safety requirements
    • Understand inside terminals and central office telecommunications safety requirements
  • Must have intermediate Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) skills.
  • Must be able to efficiently use a Windows-based computer.
  • Ability to prioritize and complete assignments accurately and in a timely manner with minimal to no supervision.
  • Able to effectively handle multiple priorities with a strong attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong interpersonal, organizational, oral and written communications skills.
  • Must be able to work alone, and with a team.
  • Must be able to pass a drug screen and criminal background check

 

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Frequent walking, standing, sitting within the work area.
  • Working in outdoor elements of heat and cold.
  • Lifting of up to 40 pounds less than one-third of the time.
  • Ability to sit for extended periods of time.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those of a standard office environment 40% and frequent field visits 60%. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Must be able to travel up to 15% out of state (most travel is planned well in advance).
  • The work environment is that of an office position and field environment.
  • The position requires working independently, as well as part of a team.
  • This position requires verbal and face-to-face contact with others daily along with ability to instruct various safety topic classes.
  • Frequent use of a computer is necessary.
  • This position requires use of all general office equipment.

Work start time depend on Construction team work hours.  Typically in the summer months, start time would be between 6am and 6:30am.  Winter months start time would be 6:30am and 7am.

Duties will be split between Phoenix and Tucson.  Employee would be expected to visit each location equally during the week.  This may require earlier start times to meet crews in the AM.

Employee would be expected to respond to emergencies during normal business 6am to 4pm weekdays.

TrueNet Communications is a national infrastructure engineering and specialty contractor serving the wireless, broadband, and telecommunications markets. We plan, design, build and support communications infrastructure for our clients across North America. Join our team of professionals where you can advance your career in a fast pace, GROWING industry! We offer competitive salaries, excellent benefits, 401k, paid time off and paid holidays.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age or veteran status.

TrueNet is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans.

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We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas for this position (H1B, etc.).

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