Job Information
Kanaan Communications, LLC Lead Safety in Selma, Texas
Overview and Essential Functions
Are you looking for an opportunity to make a difference? Do you enjoy working outside in all kinds of weather? Then you may have found your next career move. We’re looking for applicants to join our team and help connect America.
As our Lead Safety, you will be instrumental in creating a culture with a safety-first mindset. As a leader and an advocate of safety, you will be responsible for implementing our safety programs as well as train managers and employees in work site best safety practices. If you have a passion for keeping people safe, then this is the position for you.
What you'll do…
Function as safety auditor and conduct safety audits as directed
Coordinate and facilitate in the following functions: issue safety equipment, conduct safety training programs, conduct onsite inspections of premises or equipment, investigate accidents or injuries
Evaluate safety performance of employees and sub-contractors, document violations
Review injury/illness and non-injury incident investigation reports. Provide follow-up, as necessary.
Monitor company performance in multiple areas using diverse computer applications and methods.
Oversee or assist with the response and correction of significant safety events such as severe injury/illness, regulatory action, negative press coverage, etc.
Document and maintain minimum safety performance standards and specifications.
Monitor and enforce Health & Safety/OSHA and DOT Compliance while interfacing with employees.
Participate in and/or facilitate all program activities, such as conference calls, workshops, compliance audits, reporting, etc.
Review all inspection reports, establish, and enforce safety guidelines and procedures.
Effectively communicate and collaborate with central leadership, regional operations, and teams to ensure that safety strategies and programs align with regulations, corporate expectations, and policies.
Lead and/or assist in the development of safety procedures, programs, and training as well as oversee safety programs.
Develop, maintain, and continuously improve the safety protocols, procedures, and tools of the safety program (self-assessment, compliance assurance, audit, etc.).
General clerical/administrative duties, tasks, and special projects as required or assigned.
All other duties as assigned to support the business needs.
Qualifications
Who we are looking for...
Minimum 2 years of safety related field experience
Demonstrated knowledge of Federal OSHA Construction Regulations, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), and DOT regulations
Experience providing safety training and implementing safety initiatives.
Project management experience.
Ability to learn and navigate multiple internal computer applications and to interact with the data contained therein to form conclusions and strategies based on that data.
Demonstrated experience presenting training material and leading project groups, including employees of all levels, vendors, and customers - e xpert trainer with the ability to train others as trainer.
Must have demonstrated skill in Microsoft Excel to include creation and use of pivot tables, Google Applications for Business, and additional Microsoft Office products and iPhone applications.
Must be able to demonstrate strong leadership skills including the ability to collaborate.
Strong documentation skills and proven analytical and problem-solving abilities in a changing environment.
Ability to prioritize workload, manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and work self-directed with a sense of urgency.
Strong interpersonal, organizational, oral, and written communications skills.
Must have and maintain a valid Driver's’ License and acceptable driving record; company vehicle assigned.
Able to travel extensively (approximately 30% of the time on average and up to 60% depending on business needs) - Travel is by car or air, Monday-Friday but, may extend over weekends, on occasion.
OSHA 30-hour Construction and/or General Industry Certification, preferred.
CPR, First AID, AED certified, preferred.
Power, Construction, or Telecom Industry experience, preferred.
Bilingual (English/Spanish), preferred.
Benefits and Company Summary
What you will get…
Competitive Pay
Weekly Paychecks
Health Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Plans
Health Saving Accounts
Paid Parental Leave
Education/Tuition Reimbursement
Flexible Spending Accounts
Retirement Savings Plan (401K) with company matching
Stock Purchase Plan
Short- & Long-Term Disability
Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance
Paid Time Off
Company Paid Holidays (Includes Thanksgiving and the day after) + Floating Holiday
Company vehicle and gas card
Company Summary:
Join Us!
Texstar Enterprises, Inc. (\"Texstar\") provides project management, construction, and maintenance services for telecommunications providers in the Southwest and Pacific Northwest regions of the United States. We offer a turnkey solution for network deployment that encompasses every aspect of aerial and underground line construction and all associated maintenance.
Headquartered in Selma, Texas. Texstar has been delivering reliable, cost-effective solutions to leading telecommunication providers across the country since 1989. We are fully committed to providing a safe work environment for our employees and continuously strive to exceed the expectations of our customers.
EEO
Our Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind including, based on disability, and protected veteran status. The Company's policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also the Company's policy to comply with all applicable state and federal laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. Please visit the following URL to view the EEO is the Law poster and the Supplement. ( https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm )
The Company also does not consider criminal convictions to be an absolute bar to employment and will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories.