Safety Specialist

The Safety Specialist is responsible for executing safety initiatives across Lewis Service's Operating areas assigned to enhance the safety culture and identify, evaluate, and control risks necessary to drive Safety performance and operating efficiency. The Safety Specialist will work with Operations to educate and drive Safety compliance by performing the day-to-day activities of visiting job crews, observing work, communicating best practices, providing training, and demonstrating safety leadership as aligned with Lewis's Values and Operating Principles.

Significant travel, providing mostly governance and oversight during field visits with Safety Specialists, Operations Leadership, and field crews.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Present as a visible leader, influencing and motivating while modeling Lewis's operating principles
• Build and maintain a strong partnership with Operations to drive positive and continuous Safety improvements.
• Participate in morning huddles and deliver safety tailgates/safety moments to job crews.
• Conduct worksite observations to identify potential risks and compliance with company and regulatory requirements. Provide feedback to operations leadership on the observations.
• Provide timely assistance and consistent interpretation of company safety polices/procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Train and coach on:




• working safely with utility line clearance tools such as saws (chain and hand), pruners, hanger poles, ropes and rigging tools, saddles, full body harnesses, aerial lifts, and more.
• technical skills from fundamentals to advanced (i.e., roping and rigging, collision avoidance, climbing techniques).
• safety related processes and risks (i.e., aerial rescue, electrical safety, 1st aid/CPR)




• Investigate and analyze incidents utilizing current methods to surface the entire picture to facilitate learning and growth as an organization and build capacity to fail safely.
• Prepare evaluations and provide comprehensive summary reports and recommendations for operations and safety leadership
• Communicate safety program needs with regional leadership
• Comply with all company policies, procedures, and work rules.
• Report timely and accurately to Safety and Operations Regional Leadership.
• Perform all duties as required.
• Perform other related and necessary duties as assigned

Note:

The Lewis Tree Safety and Human Performance Team fosters a culture that promotes learning, innovation, and prioritizing safety work based on serious injury potential risks. We partner with Operations to support and deliver value to our frontline workers.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate degree in related field or the equivalent combination of High School diploma or GED along with safety/industry related credentials or similar to: CUSP, CTSP, ASP, GSP, ISA Arborist and/or equivalent work experience.

• Minimum of 1 years' experience in line-clearance or related industry
• Knowledge of OSHA and applicable ANSI requirements and compliance, OSHA 30 Hour or equivalent combination.
• Valid driver's license
• Bi-lingual is an advantage.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• An associate's degree in safety management, Safety Engineering or Occupational Health and Safety or equivalent experience. (Bachelor's Degree - Preferred)
• Minimum of one year of experience in a safety leadership role.
• Experience in line clearance, ISA Arborist or a related industry is a plus.
• Maintain or obtain Certified Tree Care Safety Professional credential or obtain within 1 year of hire.
• Maintain or obtain Certified Utility Safety Professional credential.
• Valid driver's license.

WE NEED PEOPLE WHO:

• Are responsible, trustworthy, honest, and act with integrity, are creative and willing to learn.
• Enjoy teamwork and actively contribute, develop positive relationships and gain trust and respect for the company.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Leading teams and change.
• Excellent written, oral, and presentation skills,
• Computer, smart phone, and MS Office Suite.
• Vegetation management tools, practices, and procedures are a plus.
• OSHA, ANSI, DOT and tree industry regulations and standards.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Demands: The following demands are representative of those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this position:

• Write, type, file, and organize
• Observe and respond to visual messages
• Observe and respond to instructions, messages, and other oral communication
• Adjust quickly and efficiently from task to task with little to no effort
• Communicate clearly in a professional and understandable manner
• Bend, reach, hold, grasp, sort, and organize
• Perform in the presence of distractions or work frustrations
• Regular and timely attendance
• Participate in employee and professional training events
• Ability to routinely travel locally and away from home approximately 30-40% of the time

COMPENSATION: $62,000 - $74,500

Lewis Services regularly evaluates our compensation and benefit packages to ensure we remain competitive. Starting pay will be based on a candidate's experience, skills and education.

Our DEI Promise

Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) is key to the success of our business. We respect the differences among us, and we leverage those differences to create an environment where all employees feel welcome and fairly treated. We seek the best solutions possible by attracting and engaging a diverse workforce where all perspectives are sought and valued.

Lewis Tree Service is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity for both applicants and employees. Lewis Tree Service prohibits unlawful discrimination or harassment of employees and applicants on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age (40+), religion, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. This policy applies to all employment decisions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, compensation, training, apprenticeship, promotion, demotion, transfer, lay-off and termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Lewis Tree Service's practices and policies are administered in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.