H&S Specialist III Power Generation/Distribution

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION

Implements and oversees health and safety programs to ensure compliance with OSHA and other applicable regulations in the electrical power industry. Conducts inspections, risk assessments, and training to promote a safe work environment. Supports emergency response, outage/storm work, and maintains safety documentation and compliance records.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct hazard identification, risk assessments, and recommend engineering or procedural controls  
• Interpret and apply safety regulations across facilities, equipment, and work processes. Maintain a safe workplace in compliance with applicable regulations and laws issued by state and federal agencies  
• Perform inspections (routine, spot, and special) and track corrective actions.  
• Develop, implement, and monitor safety standards, procedures, and training programs.  
• Lead safety meetings, orientations, and accident investigations; document findings.  
• Manage AED/First Aid and fire extinguisher programs; serve as instructor  
• Oversee industrial hygiene monitoring and address health hazards (e.g., asbestos, lead, noise).  
• Support emergency response, storm coordination, and outage work.  
• Demonstrates proactive ownership of responsibilities by independently identifying opportunities for improvement, initiating solutions, and driving tasks to completion with minimal supervision. Prioritizes work to meet deadlines, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and safety standards.  
• Maintain compliance with insurance, DOT  
• Administer Lockout Tagout program and device tagging programs.  
• Lead Near Miss/Good Catch program and safety committees.  
• Conduct equipment inspections (scaffold, ladders, fall protection, respirators, etc.).  
• Serve as confined space rescue lead, fire watch, and excavation competent person.  
• Manage chemical labeling/inventory.  
• Vet contractors and support internal and external safety orientations.  
• Develop and deliver specialized safety training and job briefing/JSA audits.  
• Maintain accurate records and ensure timely updates to meet regulatory standards. •  
• Pursue professional development and contribute to continuous safety improvement.  
• Performs any other related duties as required or assigned.  
• The ability to handle stress and work well with others are essential functions of this position.  
• Due to our obligation to provide continuous, reliable electric service to our customers, the ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance and the ability to work outside your regularly scheduled office hours when necessary is an essential function of the job.  
• Maintain awareness of and compliance with applicable laws and regulations from various regulatory entities, internal policies, procedures, and directives. Ensure ongoing monitoring and timely incorporation of any changes to maintain adherence to compliance standards.  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Technical Certificate in Safety/Health or related field (BCSP, CUSP, CLCP) plus 5 years of experience, or 8 years of relevant experience in safety. Strong knowledge of OSHA, industrial hygiene, and safety program implementation.  

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) with the ability to create, edit, and manage documents, spreadsheets, presentations, and email communications. Capable of using Microsoft Teams and SharePoint for collaboration, file sharing, and communication.  

REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

FA/CPR/AED Certified (Instructor preferred or obtained within 3 months of hire)  

OSHA 30-hour  

Certified Forklift Trainer (or obtain within 3 months of hire)  

Mobile Elevated Work Platform Trainer (or obtain within 3 months of hire)  

Valid Arkansas Driver’s License  

PREFERRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP) credentials (e.g., CSP, ASP, OHST, CHST)  

OSHA Outreach Trainer (OSHA 500/501)  

Rigging and Signal Person Training from an accredited organization  

Competent Scaffold Trainer  

OSHA Excavation and Trench Safety (Competent Person)  

Defensive Driver Trainer (Smith Driving, National Safety Council)  

Public Speaking & Accident Investigation certificate/experience  

Fall Protection Competent Person Training from an accredited organization  

Confined Space Competent Person Training from an accredited organization 

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

Work in all weather conditions

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES

The following physical activities 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 the essential functions and expectations.   Highly repetitive, highly physical. Highly repetitive type work which requires the concentrated and non-diversified physical demands of the employee.   While performing the functions of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, talk or hear; and occasionally required to taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds; frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds; regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision; distance vision; color vision; peripheral vision; depth perception; and ability to adjust focus. 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Safety is a core value for the Cooperatives and protection of employees, members and the general public is an essential function of the Cooperative’s mission.

This position supports that mission because safe work performance is a condition of employment and this role helps provide a safe and healthful workplace based on legal and regulatory compliance. 

This role requires up to 60% travel, including frequent overnight stays, to effectively support operations and ensure safety compliance across multiple locations.  

In pursuant of the Arkansas Medical Marijuana Act 593, this position is a designated safety- sensitive position according to AECC/AECI standards and processes.