Nreca
Director Safety Programs
Arlington, VA · Director · Contract
Sponsorship not specified$176k-$216kDetected 22 days ago
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About the role
- As a "best place to work" employer, we operate with integrity, transparency and a spirit of innovation.
- The incumbent is expected to work remotely, travel around the country and visit the Arlington office when needed.
- If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for sedentary work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for light work.
Responsibilities
- Creates and facilitates national strategic safety direction to build awareness and increase participation in leading safety practices.
- Guides, influences and creates collaborative relationships with direct report(s), internal departments, NRECA members, and partner organizations to help build ownership and active participation in strategic safety initiatives.
- Develops and conducts or supervises the effective delivery of member training and presentations in safety program content and key concepts to influence behaviors, elevate understanding and improve effectiveness.
- Prepares, plans, and delivers safety workshops and large-scale safety conferences.
Requirements
- The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures
- Experience and Certifications Required:
- 15+ years of progressive, practical field experience in electrical utility safety and/or operations, preferably at an electric cooperative.
- Experience managing people in safety and/or operational functions.
- Experience in and in-depth knowledge of safe-work requirements and practices relating to OSHA, DOL, EPA and DOT regulations as well as utility craft work practices.
- Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Include:
- Functional knowledge and demonstrated expertise in electric utility operations, construction standards, safety rules, etc., relating to utility operations and safe-work practices.
- Knowledge of industry trends, current research, and best practices related to attaining and sustaining best-in-class organizational safety performance.
- Knowledge of the NESC, NEC, ANSI, and federal and state regulations related to safety.
- Knowledge of safe work requirements and practices relating to OSHA, DOL, EPA, and DOT regulations.
- Formal Education Required:
- Bachelor's degree in business or safety-related field. Master's degree preferred.
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Loss Control Professional (CLCP) or similar accreditation is desirable.
- Ability to determine, establish, and facilitate clear strategic direction for member programs that will foster member engagement, improve safety culture, and support a reduction of employee injuries.
Nice to have
- Bachelor's degree in business or safety-related field.
- Master's degree preferred.
- Additional years of progressive experience in utility safety/operations may substitute for a degree.
Compensation
- $176,000 - $216,000.
- Final compensation is determined by individual qualification, experience and internal equity.
- Final compensation determined by individual qualifications, experience, and internal equity.
- Pay Transparency Non-Discrimination.
- NRECA will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay.
- Please see the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision for more information.
Company info
- NRECA is a unique national trade association providing advocacy, financial services and business support services to over 900 consumer owned electric cooperatives across the country.
- NRECA employees are united by our mission, inclusive culture, collaborative workplace and commitment to service excellence.
- We are looking for a safety leader to create and direct national safety initiatives to reduce employee injuries and system liability, and engage organizational leaders in active participation, including the Rural Electric Safety Achievement Program (RESAP), Commitment to Zero Contacts, Speak Up Listen Up, etc.
Equal opportunity
- Commission (EEOC) recently released the ' Know Your Rights ' poster, which updates and replaces the previous "EEO is the Law" poster and "EEO Is the Law Poster Supplement".
- If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please e-mail humanresources@nreca.coop or call: 703-907-5992 - NRECA Arlington Human Resources.
- We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.
- The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently released the ' Know Your Rights ' poster, which updates and replaces the previous "EEO is the Law" poster and "EEO Is the Law Poster Supplement".
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