Ozarks Electric, headquartered in Fayetteville, Arkansas with offices in Springdale, Arkansas, Stilwell and Westville Oklahoma incorporated in 1938, is a member-owned electric cooperative, serving more than 80,000 meters across nine counties in Northwest Arkansas and Northeast Oklahoma.
Ozarks provides to its employees: 100% paid medical/dental coverage for you and your dependents, a defined benefit pension plan and a 401(k) plan with employer match. We also provide paid time off, 9 paid holidays, disability benefits, life insurance and tuition reimbursement.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION: Associates degree in related field preferred, or experience equivalent to a Two-year degree with emphasis in a related field.
EXPERIENCE: Must have a minimum of five years of experience working in the high voltage electric or fiber optic construction field OR five years of experience as a safety professional (safety experience in electric distribution/transmission or fiber optic field preferred).
JOB KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS: Must possess good people skills and the ability to articulate information through both written and verbal communications to employees of different skill levels. Must be able to communicate effectively, orally and written. Must be or be able to become skilled in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Teams. Must have knowledge in the construction, maintenance, operations, and hazards of overhead and underground powerline or fiber optic construction and maintenance, and the tools and equipment involved in such work.
MAJOR JOB TASKS:
Safety
Assists Manager of Safety, Training and Compliance with monitoring the annual safety and health plan for Electric and Go
Prepares and delivers safety training and meetings.
Cooperates with Ozarks' personnel to identify safety issues and develop hazard mitigation techniques.
Trains on proper use of PPE and hazard identification and mitigation techniques
Develop, implement, and manage safety programs and policies in accordance with industry standards and regulations.
Conduct safety audits and inspections to identify hazards and ensure compliance with safety protocols.
Investigate and report on accidents, incidents, and near misses, and recommend corrective actions.
Training
Manages apprentice program development, improvement, evaluation, and recruitment
Assists with selection of textbooks, instructional materials, equipment, and supplies
Prepares lesson plans, and course overviews
Plans, establishes, and maintains scheduling in conjunction with operations and engineering partners to maximize efficiency and quality
Plans projects for hands on experience
Delivers effective instruction that uses a variety of instructional techniques to assist students in developing high voltage line technician skills
Evaluates student progress and provides appropriate feedback
Maintains updated course documents that reflect expected student learning outcomes
Maintain complete, accurate, and accessible files and records, daily attendance, and other paperwork and reports
Submits attendance records, reports, and grades for Apprentice succession
Maintain equipment and training facilities, and ensure proper storage and security of supplies
Trains and facilitates successful licensing for Ozarks' Commercial Driver's License applicants.
Compliance
Assists Manager of Safety, Training and Compliance through research and interpretation of standards on the following government and industry agencies:
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)-Works to ensure that Electric and Go are trained on and following all applicable OSHA standards.
Department of Labor (DOL)-Creates and documents Ozarks' DOL apprenticeship program.
Other federal, state, and local government entities as they arise.
EXTERNAL RELATIONSHIPS:
Safety representatives and leadership from other cooperatives and fiber companies
Must possess, or be able to obtain, a valid Class A CDL without restriction, and without violation that prohibits insurability.
Must be, or be able to become, certified as CPR/First Aid/AED trainer.
Must hold or obtain NRECA Certified Loss Control Certification within three years.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must possess, or be able to obtain, a valid Class A CDL without restriction, and without violation that prohibits insurability.
Must be, or be able to become, certified as CPR/First Aid/AED trainer.
Must hold or obtain NRECA Certified Loss Control Certification within three years.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must be able to perform all activities listed in the job description with or without reasonable accommodation. This position is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and talk and hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
The physical activities and environmental 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 the essential functions and expectations.
Ozarks Electric is an EOE/AA/W/M/VETERAN/Disability employer
