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NEOGOV · 1 month ago

Water Utilities Safety and Training Specialist

Denton, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$33.86/hr - $44.02/hr

5+ years exp

NEOGOV is seeking a Water Utilities Safety and Training Specialist responsible for promoting and coordinating safety and training in the Water Utilities Department. The role includes conducting safety meetings, monitoring compliance, and providing training to ensure safe operations in accordance with regulatory guidelines.

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Responsibilities

Prepares and conducting monthly departmental safety and training meetings to ensure that work is performed to standards and so that safety losses may be reduced

Monitors employees for safety compliance and is familiar with City of Denton policies, trench safety, excavation safety, confined space entry, heavy equipment safety, hoisting and rigging, traffic control safety, general construction, and applicable Water Utility Industry Standards and Regulations

Coordinates and facilitates safety meetings for work groups and schedules specialized training with vendors for new and highly technical equipment

Provides training for work groups to ensure safe operation of equipment and personal protective equipment including but not limited to: Defensive Driving, CPR/AED/First Aid, Confined Space, Trench Safety, Lock Out Tag Out, excavation safety, Hazcom (GHS), Fire Extinguisher, HAZWOPER, etc

Ensures vehicle inspections and tool layout inspection, are preformed to comply with all local, state and federal regulatory guidelines

Visits field crews to ensure job site safety, identify specific job hazards and observes employee behavior and performance to confirm compliance with applicable safety rules (use of PPE, ladders, correct tools, proper procedures followed, etc.)

Responds to emergency accident sites to ensure the employee is safe and taken care of; inspects the site, gathers information / investigative data, and recommends any changes to improve future safety

Perform post-accident oral drug test per City of Denton Policy 108.12

Performs jobsite safety audits to determine safe work practices and regulatory compliance

Maintain the tracking and testing of PPE, shoring/shielding equipment, hoisting and rigging and confined space entry equipment including gas monitors, tripod, wenches and cables, utilizing approved system of records

Assists supervisor in accident investigations to determine incident patterns and remedies to eliminate recurrences

Maintains utility training computerized database

Research and recommend new PPE, tooling, and other equipment for respective departments when requested and update crew supervisors and managers of new industry trends and equipment

Assists supervisor in verification and data collection/tracking for annual safety incentive program

Maintains regular and punctual on-site attendance

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

Water utility safetySafety training certificationOSHA 500 Trainer CertificationCPR/AED/First AidHAZWOPER certificationCompetent Person certificationPublic speakingAttendanceSafety program evaluationMicrosoft OfficeEffective communicationRelationship building

Required

Bachelor's degree in a safety related field with five (5) years of experience in water utility safety

Competent Person for Excavation and Confined Space Train the Trainer Certification

Certified Occupational Safety Specialist (COSS)

Must have a valid Class 'C' Driver's License and valid state required minimum automobile liability insurance prior to employment (must obtain Texas Class 'C' driver's license and state required minimum automobile liability insurance within 90 days of hire per state law)

Must pass a drug test, driver's license check, criminal history background check, and social security number verification check

Must pass a physical examination

Must be able to work outside normal working hours as needed

Must possess Competent Person for Excavation and Confined Space Train the Trainer Certification

Must possess Certified Occupational Safety Specialist (COSS) Certification