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 (75-100%) throughout the Southwest

Compensation Data

Compensation: Annual salary range of $70,000–$75,000, with additional bonus opportunity
Benefits: Cell phone reimbursement; company vehicle plan; gas card

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

• ​​​​BS degree in Project Management, Safety Management, Business Administration, or equivalent related industry experience. 

• Relevant public speaking experience of 5 years of training or safety management 

• 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.)

• Ability to prioritize and work with limited direct supervision

• 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 + documentation of 5-7 years of utility work experience (CUSP Green)

• A valid driver's license is required.

• Ability to travel regionally through the Southwest

What We Offer

• Paid time off and paid holidays.

• Opportunities for advancement.

• All job specific equipment and safety gear provided.

• 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match.

• Employee-owned company and discounted stock purchase options.

• Group Health Plan.

• Employee Referral Bonus Program:  Send-A-Friend.

• Locations throughout the United States in major cities and desirable areas.

• Career Development Program supported by industry expert safety specialists and skilled trainers.

• The Davey Tree Family Scholarship for children of employees.

• Charitable matching gift program.

• *All listed benefits available to eligible employees.