Safety & Health Admin II
Wilkes-Barre, PA, US, 18704
Requisition Number: 30160
Coverage area: Northeast PA
At UGI Utilities, Inc. we believe in providing a superior range of energy products and services to our customers in a safe, affordable manner. As our energy needs evolve, UGI will be there providing safe and reliable service that brings warmth and comfort to our 750,000 customers in 45 counties in Pennsylvania and 1 county in Maryland.
We strive to reflect the communities we serve by attracting and retaining top talent, while maintaining a diverse workforce that embraces our culture of safety, service, and integrity. As an employee of UGI Utilities, you can expect a competitive total compensation plan and comprehensive benefits. Employees work in a collaborative environment, have upward mobility opportunities, and the ability to enjoy a true work life balance.
To learn more about UGI's workplace culture, sustainability efforts, and commitment to inclusivity, we invite you to visit our UGI Corporate sustainability page.
Apply to UGI Utilities today to share in our mission and support countless neighbors, friends, and families in providing best-in-class products and services!
Job Summary
Provide local field support for employee occupational health and safety, including crew site visits, program and policy support, training and coaching to improve employee safety capacity.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Coach, mentor and support assigned geographical territory in Safety enhancement by assisting in safety committees, completing incident investigations, review of Intellishift coaching videos, delivering safety communications and completing on average 6-8 field/crew visits per month.
- Write, review and update Company Health and Safety policies or communications with support from team, supervisor and other subject matter experts.
- In order to enhance UGI’s capacity to mitigate high-energy exposure, proactively identify high energy hazards and corresponding direct controls at crew visits and document on crew visit log sheet. Also classify submitted incidents and near misses / good catches according to SCL Model.
- In support of Company goals, deliver Smith driver safety training in collaboration with driver safety trainer and support other targeted Safety trainings.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- OSHA/DOT regulations.
- Construction/Utility industry knowledge.
- Technical knowledge of health and safety regulations, OSHA rules, ability to translate technical regulatory requirements into operational compliance programs.
- Train, Present, Speak in front of groups.
- Hazard recognition & resolution.
- Effective at operating in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Safety or in technical field or combined equivalent of education and experience preferred.
- Approximately 3 years of experience in safety or in gas, electric utility/pipeline/transmission or construction safety preferred.
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Utility Safety Professional (CUSP), or Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST) preferred but not required.
UGI Utilities, Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Company does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, disability, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other legally protected class in its practices.
Successful applicants shall be required to pass a pre-employment drug screen as a condition of employment, and if hired, shall be subject to substance abuse testing in accordance with UGI policies. As a federal contractor that engages in safety-sensitive work, UGI cannot permit employees in certain positions to use medical marijuana, even if prescribed by an authorized physician. Similarly, applicants for such positions who are actively using medical marijuana may be denied hire on that basis.
Nearest Major Market: Scranton
Nearest Secondary Market: Wilkes Barre
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