Risk Mgmt & Safety Specialist
Garland, TX 
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Job Description

Why Team Garland?

At the City of Garland, we believe that a career in public service is not just a job; it's a calling. It's an opportunity to serve others, make a lasting impact, and be part of meaningful projects that shape every aspect of city life.

Team Garland is dedicated to building the stage where the residents of Garland can each live their best life!

Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting your career, we offer professional growth opportunities and a supportive work environment that helps you reach your full potential. As a member of Team Garland, your skills and ideas are valued; we offer competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits*, wellness programs, and a healthy work-life balance.

If you are ready for a career that makes a difference, apply today!

*Benefits offered are subject to change and differ based on employment type

Summary

Responsible for providing safety training and scheduling technical training for personnel of the Electric Department.

Salary: $75,000 - $85,000 depending on qualifications

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  • Identify training deficiencies, develop multi-media resources and coordinate training programs and activities.

  • Organize and develop training manuals, testing procedures and evaluations.

  • Develop, maintain and implement Department of Labor Journeymen Programs.

  • Develop and maintain a training reference library and other educational materials.

  • Investigate and maintain documentation of accidents with Safety Manager.

  • Develop and recommend new procedures and preventive safety measures.

  • Perform safety evaluations of personnel, equipment and work sites.

  • Schedule technical training for personnel.

  • Conduct training classes in CPR/AED and First Aid.

Minimum Qualifications
  • Two-year college degree

  • 2 years experience

  • Associate Safety Professional (ASP) and/or Certified Safety Professional (CSP)

Or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

Preferred Qualifications

Education/ Experience:

  • Associates degree in safety related field and/or electrical theory and practices

  • 2-3 years experience in Electrical theory practices and procedures

  • Experience with OSHA 1910.269

  • Experience in transmission and distribution safety crew inspections

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

  • Considerable knowledge of Department of Labor Lineman apprentice program

  • Considerable knowledge of OSHA regulations

  • Considerable knowledge of electrical theory

  • Skill in utilizing Microsoft Office (Word and Excel)

  • Skill in developing training manuals

  • Skill in record keeping

Licenses and Certifications
  • Associate Safety Professional (ASP) and/or Certified Safety Professional (CSP) Valid Class C Texas driver's license

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

The incumbent works outside in the field at utility job site locations. Occasional exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards. Occasional inside office work.

About Us

Team Garland consists of over 2,200 employees, spanning 700+ different roles! Garland is committed to diversity and inclusion and creating pathways to employment for all. We have an organizational culture of appreciation, development, and growth. Many of our employees choose Garland for lifelong careers. We are guided by the City's Mission, Vision, and Value Statements and a commitment to public service. Team Garland makes a difference in the Garland community every day.

Vision

Garland's vision is to be a progressive city working together to nurture and grow the economic, social, environmental, and cultural well-being of our community.

Mission

We are committed to preserve public trust, deliver quality services, promote economic growth, protect our community and enhance the quality of life for the good of our city and our future.

 

Job Summary
Company
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Experience
2+ years
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