Position Overview

The Safety Support Specialist is accountable for developing, facilitating, and implementing a safety plan, which supports operational management and overall project viability, safety, and financial health. The successful candidate will function as the ultimate safety champion by assisting local leadership teams in the ongoing development and implementation of incident prevention and regulatory compliance activities specific to Davey Resource Group, Utility Asset Management employees, contractors, and the general public. Safety Representatives will conduct routine job site visits to gain an in-depth understanding of the cultural issues that are hurting behaviors and use that information as they coach local leadership teams and committees in their accident prevention and regulatory compliance initiatives.

This is a regional position with travel requirements (75%) throughout North Carolina.

Job Duties

• Build strong, trusted relationships with local leadership teams (management and union) to serve as a subject matter expert on safety policies, safety action plans, and accident prevention programs and techniques.
• Conduct ongoing safety culture assessments through job site visits and regular interaction with DRG and UAM employees; use insights to coach local leadership teams on incident prevention strategies.
• Respond to and support resolution of safety-related concerns raised by field organizations.
• Promote, develop, and deliver safety leadership sessions in collaboration with local leadership teams.
• Develop and/or facilitate formal safety training, presentations, and seminars as requested by local leadership teams.
• Actively support the organization by participating in Corporate Safety, Environmental, and Process Safety initiatives, as assigned.
• Participate in assigned safety committee and operations staff meetings, delivering presentations on critical topics, including:
  • Current injury trends
  • Industry best practices and emerging trends
  • Safety leadership principles
  • Safety culture insights
  • ESD and compliance findings
  • Seasonal hazards
  • Regulatory changes
• Participate in incident analysis activities as assigned (e.g., investigation team member, review and feedback).
• Analyze incident trends on an ongoing basis and develop targeted recommendations for local leadership teams to consider for inclusion in local safety plans.

Qualifications

Required:

• Ability to prioritize time management and work with limited direct supervision

• 2-3 years of utility or construction industry experience

• Experienced in group training and public speaking

• Understanding of operations, contract administration, contract management, processes, and standards, with emphasis on the utility industry. 

• Experience in project planning and training scheduling 

• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills (tact, diplomacy, influence, etc.) essential with management, project teams, contractors, and customers, both written and verbal. 

• Excellent computer skills and experience with Google Chrome or Microsoft software (Sheets, Excel, PowerPoint, Video conferencing, etc.)

• Valid driver’s license along with a clean Motor Vehicle Report. Must attend and pass the Davey Driver’s Safety Course.

• Ability to travel regionally throughout the Southeast, requiring weekly overnight travel. 

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Project Management, Safety Management, Business Administration, or equivalent related industry experience

• CSP, ASP, CHST, OHST preferred

• Certified Utility Safety Professional (CUSP Green) 

• Electric hazard identification, electric equipment identification, or communication equipment identification capability.

Additional Information

What We Offer [Benefits]:
We invest in our employees by offering industry-leading training, technology, and benefits that lead to a rewarding and safe work experience for employees at all levels.
• Group health plans* 
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance*
• Life insurance*
• Paid parental leave
• 401k with up to a 4% company match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan:  Opportunity to buy company stock at a 15% discount
• Holidays and paid time off*
• Payroll savings plan*
• Charitable matching gift program*
• Employee referral bonus program* 
• Employee Educational Scholarship*
• Davey Family Scholarship*
• 20% discount on all Davey services*
• Cell phone discounts*
• Vehicle purchase discount program*
• Plus, so much more!

* All listed benefits available to eligible employees on Day 1.