Safety Coordinator (Temporary)Job Type: Safety & HealthPay Range $41.10Location Colorado Springs, CODate First Posted 9/11/24Applications are being accepted through: 10/2/24If no date is displayed, applications are being accepted on an ongoing basis; however, this job posting may close at any time after a minimum of 5 days of being posted.Safety Coordinator (Temporary)Colorado Springs Utilities is seeking an experienced safety professional to provide occupational safety and health expertise, project support, and program coordination to eliminate preventable incidents and injuries. This position will focus on safe work practices across the organization and with contractors to ensure regulatory compliance and a practical and safe work environment for employees/contractors who work in and around hazards.This is a temporary at-will position. If hired, your employment with Colorado Springs Utilities is expected not to exceed forty-eight (48) months, but there is potential that the project duration could be extended to up to sixty (60) months.Key Areas of Focus:
Perform field visits with craft employees to understand their duties and build good relationships
Perform field visits with contractors to review contracted and project work ensure safe work practices and maintain good relationships
Perform “baseline” engagement/reviews of safety programs to determine employee and/or contractor alike awareness and program effectiveness
Collaborate with others to develop safety training programs
Engage contractors to evaluate safety performance
Respond to and investigate safety incidents during work hours and when on-call
Analyze, report on safety data and offer recommendations; recognize success and/or failures
Serve as subject matter expert on safety and assist project safety performance, ergonomics, and industrial hygiene needs
Maintain comprehensive knowledge of OSHA, NFPA, NEC, IEEE, ANSI, ASTM, and, other applicable industry standards
Participate in safety plan reviews to ensure hazards are identified and controlled
Participate in safety professional organizations and stay current with industry trends, developments, and regulatory issues
What does this opportunity offer? In this job, you will develop great relationships as you coordinate critical programs that help ensure a safe environment for our employees, contractors, and the public. It will also provide you with the opportunity to mature safety programs and collaborate with others to identify and abate safety hazards.Who We Are… Colorado Springs Utilities is a community-owned, four-service utility serving our friends and neighbors for over 130 years! We strive daily to stay ahead of the business curve with our established priority to continually update and incorporate state-of-the-art technology and endeavor to provide a work culture dedicated to innovation, collaboration, and synergy. Colorado Springs is one of the most desired places to live in the United States. Our city is a particularly popular place to live for professionals, millennials, and families – thanks to its unique neighborhoods, easy access to nature and adventure, and beautiful parks!Who You Are…
The successful candidate will have 3 or more years of progressively responsible and transferable field experience as a safety professional
Must be knowledgeable in regulatory compliance of OSHA 29 CFR1910/1926 and other applicable industry standards
A bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety & Health, Environmental, and Occupational Health or Safety Engineering with coursework in Ergonomics, Industrial Hygiene, and Industrial Engineering is preferred
Additionally, the following certifications are also preferred: Associate Safety Professional (ASP), Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Occupational Hygiene and Safety Technician (OHST), Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST), and Certified Utility Safety Professional (CUSP)
A valid, unrestricted driver's license is required, as you will be traveling to multiple sites to perform your duties.What a career at Colorado Springs Utilities can offer you:
The ability to stay ahead of the business curve with our established priority to continually update and incorporate state-of-the-art technology
The opportunity to work for a pioneer in providing four utility services in one enterprise with a 100-year reputation for integrity
A work culture dedicated to innovation, collaboration, and synergy
The stability vital for growth-oriented careers
Our Commitment to Our Employees…Our people are the heart and soul of Colorado Springs Utilities. They keep the lights on, gas flowing, water coming in, and wastewater leaving. We do not just say people are important – we prove it! That’s why we are honored to invest in protecting the health and financial security of our employees and their families through our rich benefits program.
Time Off – Because everybody needs time off to recharge
Vacation – New employees accrue 13 days of paid time off to start, while our more tenured employees accrue 24 days per year
Personal Leave –3 days per year of personal leave
Paid Holidays –12 paid holidays per year
Sick Leave – Accrue 12 days of sick leave annually for those days when you or a family member is feeling under the weather
Vacation Buy – Purchase up to 40 hours of additional vacation time
Pension Plan – Looking forward to a comfortable lifestyle once you’re done working? The Colorado Public Employees’ Retirement Association (PERA) provides you with retirement benefits and peace of mind when you retire
Medical – Select from three comprehensive medical plans, starting at $0 per month. Employees also enjoy access to a Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Wellness Program – Voluntary wellness program that allows you and your spouse to each earn up to $500 to use towards healthcare expenses, $100 in Visa gift cards, and up to $400 in gym membership reimbursements
Dental – Select from two dental plans, with in-network PPO preventive care covered at 100% and access to orthodontia coverage
Vision – Voluntary plan that covers full vision care services and discounts on LASIK eye surgery
Retirement Saving Programs – Supplement your pension plan with voluntary retirement programs such as the PERAPlus 401(k) and MissionSquare’s Roth IRA and 457 plans
Disability Coverage – Short-Term (STD) and Long-Term Disability (LTD) insurance available for purchase
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Makes the going a little easier by aiding with mental health, stress management, work-life balance, financial and legal matters, and much more
Long-Term Care Insurance (LTC) – Whether it's due to an accident or a serious illness, LTC insurance is available for purchase to help you and your loved ones
Life Insurance – Company-paid life insurance and supplemental coverage available
Tuition Reimbursement – Employees are eligible to receive up to $5,250 annually for Tuition Reimbursement
Qualifying Public Service Employer – Payments made towards student loans may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
ATTENTION :
All positions will be posted for a minimum of 5 calendar days.
Starting pay will be determined within the posted pay range based on the experience, education, and training of the successful candidate; if there is a single pay rate posted, the job starts at that rate.
Colorado Springs Utilities does not sponsor work visas of any kind (including but not limited to F-1, H-1B, or TN visas with a STEM OPT extension). Eligible applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.
Colorado Springs Utilities is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Our differences make us richer. Learning and growing from one another makes us more than what we were. We want our workforce to be as diverse as our business and recognize the limitless benefits of this commitment. Our desire is to have the organization reflect the diversity of the Pikes Peak Region. As an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, it is our commitment that no person shall be unlawfully discriminated against because of race, color, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, religious convictions, veteran status, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Affirmative Action is Colorado Springs Utilities’ effort to ensure positive steps are taken to have a representative workforce reflective of the relevant available labor force.For more information regarding applicant rights, visit https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htmAccessibility Accommodations . If you are an individual with a disability or disabled veteran who is unable to use our online tools to search and apply for jobs, you may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting us at accessibility@csu.org or by calling 719-668-7500. This option is reserved for individuals who are unable to use or require assistance with the online tools as the result of a disability and is not intended for other purposes.E-Verify and Right to Work Notice . Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. Colorado Springs Utilities participates in E-Verify. For more information on your rights and responsibilities as an applicant, please visit: http://coloradospringsutilities.jobs/applicants-rights-and-responsibilities/ . If you have a legal right to work in the United States, there are laws to protect you against discrimination in the workplace. You should know that no employer can deny you a job or fire you because of your national origin. Unless mandated by law or government contract, employers cannot require you to be a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident or refuse any legally acceptable documents. If any of these things have happened to you, you may have a valid charge of discrimination that can be filed with the OSC. Contact the OSC for assistance in your own language. Call 1-800-255-7688. TDD for the hearing impaired is 1-800-237-2515. In the Washington, D.C., area, please call 202-616-5594, TDD 202-616-5525 Or write to: U.S. Department of Justice Office of Special Counsel NYA 950 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W. Washington, DC 20530.Have a question? If you have a question about a position or need assistance from a recruiter, email us at csurecruiting@csu.org or call 719-668-7500.Job Type: Safety & Health
