Job description

Utility Metering Solutions (UMS) is looking for a motivated Safety Representative for our Akron, Ohio project. This role will be responsible for ensuring our Akron workforce has all of the tools needed to work safely. The role will also serve as a confined space entry supervisor on multiple occasions. To be successful in this role you must have a knowledge of OSHA standards, specifically confined space entry, and be able to affect change in the workforce to bolster our safety culture even more.

Daily tasks may include work site inspections; equipment inspections; answering complex safety questions and supplying workers with necessary PPE at the beginning of the workday

Experience and Training:

• 2 plus years of safety experience desired
• OSHA 10-hour and/or 30-hour is a plus
• Confined Space Entry Training with Non-Entry Rescue
• First Aid & CPR certified desired
• Fire Watch and Fire Extinguisher Training is desired

Skills/Attributes Required:

• A strong interest in workplace health and safety
• Ability to facilitate communication between Field Service Manager, Installers, and Safety Department.
• Strong Confined Space Entry experience
• General understanding of OSHA standards.
• Computer Skills: General knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Web-based programs such as ClickUp, and Microsoft Teams experience a plus.

Key Responsibilities / Accountabilities:

• Serve as Attendant / Supervisor for Permit Required Confined Space Entries
• Perform Non-Entry Rescue if needed.
• Conduct job site safety checks
• Lead daily health and safety meetings each morning
• Assist Safety Department in developing and implementing Job Hazard Analysis
• Conduct daily inspections of safety equipment
• Assist the Safety Department in conducting incident investigations as needed.
• Report to the Health and Safety Manager on a daily basis via phone, e-mail, or web
• Address safety concerns and questions brought up by field employees.
• Serve as Fire Watch as needed for hot work.
• Contribute to the development of an effective Occupational Health and Safety culture.
• Interface with Emergency Responders if needed

Must have:

• Reliable transportation
• Valid Driver’s License
• High-school graduate or equivalent
• Safety background

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Physical demands:

While performing duties of the job, the employee is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and tolerate working in heat or cold weather conditions. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work environment:

The noise level in the work environment is usually minimal. The noise level in the field environment is usually moderate.

Personal Protective Equipment:

No specific requirements for the office environment. When conducting site visits, comply with project-specific requirements and basic PPE requirements as indicated in the UMS Safety Manual.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $50,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

License/Certification:

• Certified Safety Professional (Preferred)
• OSHA 30 (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Mogadore, OH 44260: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

License/Certification:

• Certified Safety Professional (Preferred)
• OSHA 30 (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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