Safety Specialist

Utilicom; Jackson, Northern (TN, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

JEA is seeking a safety program administrator to administer, coordinate, and support safety programs, compliance, research, and policy development across operations. The role conducts frequent field site visits to observe practices, identify risks, evaluate compliance, and support safe operations.

You will be the primary contact for addressing safety issues and collaborating with management and employees on corrective actions and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• GED with seven years of experience in utility construction or field operations, including crew oversight and safety planning.
• Bachelor's degree with three years of experience overseeing a utility or construction safety program.

Responsibilities

• Administers, coordinates, and supports safety programs, compliance, research, and policy development across JEA operations.
• Conducts frequent field site visits to observe work practices, identify risks, evaluate compliance, and support safe operations.
• Serves as the primary contact for addressing safety issues and collaborating with management and employees on corrective actions and continuous improvement.

Education

GED + 7+ yrs in utility construction or field operations (crew oversight & safety planning)

Bachelor's degree + 3+ yrs overseeing utility/construction safety program

Job description

Administers, coordinates, and supports safety programs, compliance, research, and policy development related to all areas of JEA's operations. Conducts frequent field site visits as a major component of the role to observe work practices, identify risks, evaluate compliance, and support safe operations. Serves as the primary point of contact for addressing safety issues and collaborating with management and employees on corrective actions and continuous improvement throughout all areas of JEA.

High school diploma (GED) with a minimum of seven years of experience in utility construction or field operations, including progressively responsible experience with crew oversight and participation in safety planning and procedures, or bachelor's degree with a minimum of three years of experience overseeing a utility or construction safety program. Direct utility construction or maintenance experience preferred.