Safety Manager (Electric) in Newark

Energy Jobline ZR; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Paid Time-Off (PTO)

Paid Holidays

401(k) and Roth 401(k)

Pension Plan

Education Assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

The Energy Cooperative in Newark, Ohio, seeks a Safety Manager (Electric Operations) to develop and administer comprehensive safety, health, training, and regulatory programs for cooperative operations and facilities.

This role promotes a proactive safety culture through employee engagement, field presence, and incident prevention, with collaboration across operations leadership and regulatory agencies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field; minimum five years of progressively responsible safety experience; OSHA 1910.269 knowledge and arc flash mitigation experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and administer comprehensive safety, health, and regulatory compliance programs for electric utility operations.
• Conduct training, audits, and incident investigations; identify corrective actions and monitor safety performance metrics.
• Coordinate with operations leadership, contractors, and regulators to ensure compliance with federal, state, and industry safety standards.

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

The Energy Cooperative, headquartered in Newark, Ohio, serves over 72,000 electric, natural gas and propane members throughout east-central Ohio. As a non-profit cooperative, we are member-owned and controlled by the members we serve. We are committed to serving our members safe, high quality energy services at a reasonable price. We believe in our employees and strive to provide fair, honest and equal treatment with a commitment to training, education, and opportunity for advancement in a safe and secure environment.

At The Energy Cooperative, we take pride in offering competitive benefits and want our employees to have what they need to be their best.

Here's a glimpse of the programs we offer our employees:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Supplemental Life Insurance Programs for Employee, Spouse and Children
• Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Paid Time-Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Traditional 401(k) and Roth 401(k)
• Retirement Pension Plan
• Education Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program

We are currently looking to fill the position of Safety Manager (Electric Operations). This exempt position is responsible for developing, implementing, and administering comprehensive safety, health, training, and regulatory compliance programs for cooperative operations and facilities. This position promotes a proactive culture of safety excellence through employee engagement, field presence, regulatory compliance, incident prevention, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement initiatives.

The Safety Manager works closely with operations leadership, employees, contractors, and regulatory agencies to ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and industry safety standards while supporting safe, reliable, and efficient utility operations.

This position provides technical safety guidance, conducts training and audits, investigates incidents, recommends corrective actions, and supports emergency response activities for the cooperative.

Nature and Scope of Position (Essential Duties and Responsibilities)

Essential duties and responsibilities may be modified to meet the changing needs of the cooperative.

• Support and incorporate the Cooperative's Mission and Vision in professional behavior and decision-making.
• Comply with all Cooperative policies, procedures, goals and objectives and meet attendance and punctuality guidelines.
• Develop, coordinate, and conduct onboarding, recurring safety meetings, and other training programs to ensure employees maintain compliance with industry safety standards, Cooperative policies, and regulatory requirements. Plan, coordinate, and facilitate safety committee meetings and related initiatives.
• Conduct field audits, crew inspections, contractor safety evaluations, and facility inspections to identify unsafe conditions, ensure compliance with Cooperative safety standards and regulatory requirements, and reduce risk of accidents and financial loss.
• Evaluate and improve safety policies, programs, procedures, and culture through performance analysis, corrective actions, employee engagement, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Serve as a point person for RESAP activities and assist in development and implementation of Safety Improvement Plans.
• Assist with the Cooperative's Emergency Action and Crisis/Disaster Recovery Plans and participate in emergency response and restoration activities during outages, storms, disaster recovery efforts, and other system emergencies, including work outside normal business hours.
• Investigate accidents, vehicle incidents, and near-miss events; maintain management awareness of serious occurrences; and track, analyze, and report safety performance metrics and corrective actions.
• Maintain effective working relationships with safety associations, consultants, vendors, outside organizations, and other utility safety professionals to support compliance, training, and continuous improvement.
• Stay updated on EPA, OSHA, DOT, and other applicable regulatory requirements and ensure Cooperative procedures, operations, and records remain compliant with environmental, hazardous materials, and workplace safety standards.
• Work with division managers to plan, coordinate and execute public safety, awareness and education programs.
• Maintain required safety records, training documentation, regulatory reports, and compliance files in accordance with applicable retention requirements.
• Monitor and oversee the FR Clothing Program. Work with vendors to ensure adequate FR clothing inventory and employee support.
• Has the authority and responsibility to identify unsafe work practices and conditions and recommend or initiate corrective actions, including stopping work when imminent danger or unsafe conditions exist.
• Perform other related work in addition to other duties as may be assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The qualifications listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

• Experience and Education: Bachelor's degree in a related field, a minimum of five years of progressively responsible safety experience, preferably in an electric utility. Equivalent combination of relevant education, experience and training may be considered. Experience in conducting incident investigations/root cause analysis and developing and delivering training programs. Thorough knowledge of OSHA 1910.269, NFPA 70E, Arc flash mitigation, switching/tagging procedures, line clearance/tree trimming safety, substation and overhead and underground distribution safety and contractor safety oversight for electric construction. Proficiency in Microsoft office applications.
• Certificates, Licenses and Training: Must possess a valid Ohio Driver's License and be insurable under the Cooperative's Liability Policy to operate company-owned vehicles. CUSP (Certified Utility Safety Professional) desired. Must be able to attend training seminars and participate in industry trade association meetings and functions. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills to do the job at a high level of accomplishment. First Aid/CPR/AED instructor . Completion of OSHA 30-Hour and OSHA 500 and 510 Course .
• and Interpersonal Skills: Strong and confident communicator. Effectively presents training presentations and safety expectations to all levels of personnel through practical, real-life examples, incident reviews, and field-based training. Is a good listener and actively engages in conversations to clearly understand others’ messages and intent. Is easy to approach and talk to and spends the extra effort to put others at ease.
• Other Skills and Abilities: Displays high standards of ethical conduct and professionalism. Effectively solves problems and has a realistic vision of the result. Is a self-starter and requires minimal supervision. Utilizes various resources to stay educated about safety and regulatory areas in the utility industry. Remains calm under pressure. Knows personal strengths, weaknesses