Safety Specialist jobs in Ann Arbor, MI

NATURE OF WORK

A Safety Specialist enforces Verita safety standards and ensures proper identification, locations, and marks of utilities to minimize accidental damage or disruption of service due to construction activities. These activities include but are not limited to; ensure proper locates of underground infrastructure with documentation, ensure jobsite safety for aerial/underground, assist the Director of Health & Safety with vehicle inspections/coordinating training/permits/and any other safety activities as deemed necessary.  The safety specialist will oversee liability claims and support prevention efforts for Verita telecommunication, will identify, assess, and make recommendations that will manage and mitigate the organization’s operational risks.. This position reports to the Director of Health and Safety. 

REQUISITE SKILLS

Education / Certification:  

• Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent.
• OSHA 10 Hour Construction and/or 30 Hour Construction a plus. Will train the right individual. 
• MISS Dig RTE Training a plus. Will train the right individual. 

Experience:  

• 3-5 years working with Vermeer or Ditch Witch DDD, or equivalent.
• 3-5 years reading blueprints/underground utility plans.
• 3-5 years operating a Horizontal Directional Drill. 
• 3-5 years operating bucket trucks and performing aerial work.
• 1-3 years of safety experience (safety committee, OSHA 10/30, etc.).

Technical Skills:  

• Knowledge of utility depths and placements.
• Able to read blueprints/utility plans and interpret work assignments.
• Understanding of basic markings and symbols used on quarter section and plat maps, project plans, and blueprints.
• Ability to read and interpret rules and regulations; local, state, and federal. 
• Must be proficient in the use of computers.
• Organizes daily locate assignments into a route designed to minimize backtracking and increase efficiency in covering an assigned area.
• Ability to mobilize, safely and efficiently, setup and operate HDD equipment to maximize daily productivity and quality while providing resolution to problems that may arise at drill site.
• Effectively lead drilling teams to ensure employees have the necessary resources and knowledge to operate machines.
• Understands and can perform all work associated to aerial cable placement and is able to follow construction methods at a distinguished level.
• Ability to inspect fall protection and associated parts/systems. 

Physical Requirements / Aptitude:  

• Able to work in trenches, manholes, tunnels, and confined spaces and in work settings with moderate to loud noise levels.
• Able to move in different positions – crouching, kneeling, reaching, bending, and lifting 75 lbs., unassisted.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle/truck.

Other:  

• Willing to work overtime when required; willing to travel and to work in all-weather conditions.
• Self-motivated and able to work well in groups.
• Ability to multi-task and change assignments as necessary to ensure compliance and safety.
• Ability to speak in large groups and communicate effectively. 
• The duties listed above are intended only as general illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed.  Specific statements of duties not included do not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.