OverviewLooking for an opportunity to make a difference? Then you may have found your next career move. We are looking for a Safety Specialist to join our team at Bigham Cable Construction. The Safety Specialist will provide regional leadership in the areas of safety awareness and prevention, risk management, and worker’s compensation for 7+ locations within the state of Georgia.What you will do
Implement and reinforce company safety programs, compliance strategies, and sustainable management systems
Manage and implement the Accident/Exposure Reporting and Investigation program
Ensure the program clearly explains the methods and practices for reporting and investigating accidents/exposures; communicate risks to management
Review, monitor, and manage the Worker’s Compensation Claim process. This includes managing the early return to work and modified duty program, monitoring and analyzing accident and injury trends, performing hazard analysis; working directly with the worker’s compensation insurance carrier to investigate all reports in a timely fashion
Ensure appropriate individuals are trained in processes and procedures and applicable training, qualifications, and certifications
Ensure and coordinate all forklift drivers, machine operators, field workers, mechanics, DOT drivers are trained and licensed accordingly
Conduct regular training and ensure that the following are practiced: Personal Protective Equipment, Safety & Equipment usage, Lockout/Tagout, Hazardous Communication, Evacuation Drills, Fall Prevention, etc.
Who we are looking for…
Must be a progressive learner willing and able to grow into larger roles of responsibility
Must be a self-starter with a high sense of urgency to address safety matters
Strong organizational, oral, written and interpersonal skills
Creativity, innovation, and the ability to solve problems and generate viable solutions
Strong verbal and written communication skills; can articulate safety practices to colleagues
Approachable and effective with the ability to influence change across all levels of the organization
Ability to travel in a designated footprint
Clean Driving Record
Some overnight travel will be necessary
Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google Docs
Safety certifications preferred but not required
What you’ll get…
Weekly Paychecks
Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Plans
Flexible Spending Accounts
Short and Long Term Disability
Supplemental Life and AD&D
401(k) Retirement Savings w/ Company Match
Paid Time Off and Holidays
Our Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind including, based on disability and protected veteran status. The Company's policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also the Company's policy to comply with all applicable state and federal laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. Please visit the following URL to view the EEO is the Law poster and the Supplement. ( https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm )The Company also does not consider criminal convictions to be an absolute bar to employment and will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories.Applicants applying for positions in Illinois are not required to disclose arrests or sealed or expunged records of convictions.
