Safety Specialist II
Louisville Gas and Electric Company and Kentucky Utilities Company
Louisville, KY
Description
Job ID 7967BR
Position Purpose
This position is intermediate level with formal safety & health education and/or field operations experience. This position ensures effectiveness of safety programs and initiatives within the Transmission, Electric Distribution & Customer Services group by demonstrating and applying knowledge of health and safety laws, rules, regulations, and general operational fundamentals. Incumbent will work closely on assignments with departmental management and/or more experienced health/safety professionals in order to develop basic knowledge of health and safety laws, applicable rules and regulations, as well as general operational applications within all distribution areas.
This position will provide safety oversight to Electric Distribution operations in the Central KY area to include Elizabethtown, Danville, and Shelbyville Operation Centers.
Required Education & Experience
Bachelor's degree in Industrial Safety or related educational discipline and a minimum of 3 years' professional safety and/or industry specific line-of-business experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience on a year for year basis is required.
Preferred Qualifications
Basic knowledge of the electric utility industry as well as specific operational activities within assigned areas. Ability to use professional judgment to solve straightforward problems with minimal oversight. Ability to analyze possible solutions and make effective decisions using standard procedures. Strong organization, planning, and verbal/written communication skills. Demonstrated leadership abilities.
Job Description
Routine assignments may include some or all of the following: Serves as an in-house expert and consultant on OSHA, KOSHA, PSC, DOT, PHMSA, and NESC regulatory matters throughout the company. Assists with scheduling and coordination of technical safety training. Prepares, conducts or coordinates, and documents departmental safety meetings and tailgate/toolbox meetings at predefined intervals. Provides oversight of business partners to ensure safety expectations are met and in line with LG&E/KU values. Under general supervision, provides interpretation and guidance to operations management related to federal, state, and industry regulations. Participates and often serves as departmental liaison for various focus groups and/or safety committee(s).Works with field management to ensure that assigned work areas, processes, and procedures are in compliance with applicable federal, state, and company regulations. Assists management and other safety professionals in investigations, follow-up, and mitigation plans in response to accidents and near misses. Conducts regular field inspections/observations to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and company safety policies. Assists in the training and coaching of employees, supervisors and safety committee members on safety observation skills. Exemplifies the company's commitment to safety and health by exhibiting a highly professional demeanor at all times. Performs other duties as assigned by management.
This position will provide safety oversight to Electric Distribution operations in the Central KY area to include Elizabethtown, Danville, and Shelbyville Operation Centers.
Contact
Louisville Gas and Electric Company and Kentucky Utilities Company
220 W Main St
Louisville
Kentucky États-Unis
lge-ku.com/
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