Site Safety Representative

Hunt Electric Corporation; Bloomington (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dedicated Safety Officer to ensure compliance with safety protocols at job sites. This role involves conducting safety meetings, training sessions, and inspections to maintain a safe working environment. The successful candidate will have a strong background in construction safety and risk management, along with excellent communication skills. You will play a vital role in fostering a culture of safety within a company that values its employees and community engagement. If you're passionate about safety and making a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

100% Paid Insurance

Flexible Hybrid Work Schedule

Generous Paid Time Off

401(k) Match

Annual Discretionary Bonus

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

In-House Learning & Development

Employee Resource Groups

Qualifications

• 3 years of construction safety experience, preferably in the electrical industry.
• Strong oral and written communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Monitor workplace activities to ensure compliance with safety protocols.
• Conduct safety trainings and orientations for workers.
• Write detailed reports on daily activities and inspections.

Skills

Construction Safety

Risk Management

Communication Skills

Safety Training

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Occupational Safety

Related Field Degree

Tools

Standard Office Equipment

Job description

Hunt Electric is 100% employee owned and connected by our core values providing the perfect blend of big-company stability, resources, and opportunities, with the tight-knit team culture, creative spirit, and customer loyalty of a local business.

***We are moving our headquarters to Eagan in 2025! This role is based at our current HQ in Bloomington but will move to Eagan in 2025.***

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

This role is responsible for monitoring workplace activities and ensuring compliance with safety protocols and procedures at jobsites in the greater Twin Cities Area.

• Attend daily safety meetings and pre-job briefings.
• Attend bi-weekly toolbox talks on specific safety topics.
• Conduct safety trainings and orientations.
• File all required documentation regarding the scope of the project.
• Educate workers about the company’s safety policy and procedures.
• Identify and mitigate potential hazards.
• Ensure workers are wearing the proper PPE.
• Assist in developing and implementing safety and loss prevention programs.
• Monitor safety performance of on-site workers to determine vulnerability.
• Identify and remove unsafe or hazardous materials from job sites prior to each shift when necessary.
• Inspect workplace and premises at beginning of each day to make sure it is safe for operation.
• Perform inspection on machinery, equipment and tools that workers will use to ensure they are safe to operate.
• Inspect safety of ladders and scaffolding.
• Ensure workers are tied off and secure from fall hazards when they are working at a height greater than 6 feet.
• Perform accident investigations to identify measures that need to be taken to prevent them from reoccurring.
• Write detailed reports on daily activities, inspections and on-site accidents.
• Conduct safety audits on a periodic basis.
• Ensure storage of hazardous materials and dangerous equipment in specially designated storage areas.
• Communicate essential safety standards to workers during each walkthrough stage.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelors or master’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, Risk Management or related field.
• 3 years of construction safety experience, electrical industry preferred.
• Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the safety industry.
• Demonstrates industry knowledge and independent judgment to make decisions.
• Strong oral and written communication skills with ability to communicate with individuals with a variety of backgrounds.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• This job operates at a job site and exposed to hazards typical of a construction site.
• Employees are required to climb ladders and scaffold stair towers to monitor work activities at heights.
• This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, filing cabinets, photocopiers and fax machines.
• Employees are frequently required to walk on uneven surfaces, sit, and occasionally required to kneel, reach, stoop, crouch or crawl.
• This position requires the ability to lift files, open file cabinets, and bend or stand as necessary.
• This position may occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.
• Must wear hard hat and work boots.

COMPENSATION & CULTURE

• 100% Paid Insurance: Our health, dental, and vision plans are 100% employer paid. That's right—ZERO out of your pocket for premiums! Plus, you get to choose between a PPO or an HDHP plan to best fit your needs.
• Want to Opt-Out? No problem! If you decide to opt out of our insurance plans, you’ll receive a cash benefit instead.
• Flex Spending/Health Savings Account (HSA): To use for qualified healthcare and childcare expenses.
• Convenient and FREE in-person and telehealth health services, including mental health, for those on our health care plans in covered areas.
• Hybrid Work Structure: We offer a flexible hybrid work schedule for many positions, with 3 days in the office and 2 days working remotely.
• Paid Time Off: We offer a generous vacation plan, starting at 3 weeks, plus sick time and 8 paid holidays, ensuring you can relax and recharge.
• 401(k) Match: We'll match 25% of the first 6% of your income that you contribute to your 401(k).
• Annual Discretionary Bonus: Employees enjoy an annual discretionary bonus based on company performance and individual contributions.
• Discretionary Profit Sharing: It’s common to see a deposit comparable to 10% of your annual compensation in your retirement account each year.
• ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan): As you work, you earn stock in the company, turning your efforts into ownership. All eligible employees receive ESOP allocations proportional to their eligible earnings. This makes you not just an employee, but an employee owner.
• Good Business, Good People: The commitment to the community and volunteering comes right from the people at Hunt and it really shows the heart behind our company. We give our employees plenty of opportunities to get involved with something they are passionate about. Whether they're pedaling for a cure, teaming up to ease childhood hunger, or participating in our donation match program - they've got our full support.
• In-House Learning & Development: We believe in supporting goals that you set for yourself by offering opportunities for skill enhancement and career pathing creating an environment where employees can thrive.
• Employee Resource Groups: We provide a platform for employees to come together based on shared interest, backgrounds, or identities fostering a sense of community and belonging in the workplace. Some of these groups include Women in the Workplace, LGBTQIA+, Remote Workers, and Mental Health and People with Disabilities.

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Thank you for your interest in a career with Hunt Electric Corporation/ECSI. Hunt Electric Corporation and ECSI are equal opportunity employers and afford equal opportunity to all qualified applicants for consideration in all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected under local, state or federal laws.

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