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Safety Consultant - Multiple Locations

Gmenergy New Concord, OH

GUERNSEY-MUSKINGUM ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, INC. & CARROLL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, INC. are in search of a Shared Safety Consultant between two Cooperatives in the State of Ohio. Work will be performed at Guernsey-Muskingum Electric Cooperative, Inc. in New Concord, Ohio and Carroll Electric Cooperative, Inc. in Carrollton, Ohio. The drive time is 1 hour 20 minutes between the two Cooperatives. Under the direction of the general manager/CEO, the shared safety consultant develops and directs the risk management programs for the Cooperatives which would prevent or minimize injuries, illnesses, and health risks for employees. Plans safety, security and loss control measures that will protect the Cooperative’s physical plant, property, and personnel. Plans programs and training to educate employees on accident prevention, safety procedures, and loss control. Coordinates and participates in site inspection of line crews, field personnel, and office personnel to assure compliance with safe working procedures. Provides information to members and the general public concerning electrical safety and other safety matters, and environmental issues. Manages regulatory compliance with OSHA, DOT, EPA, and other agencies as necessary. Serves as facilitator of each Cooperative's safety committee. The Objective Achieve and maintain as near 100% compliance as possible with all federal, state, and local regulations that each cooperative is currently engaged in or will enter into. The Opportunity Work hand in hand with employees of each participating cooperative to handle the majority of the compliance work: Research and develop written policies and programs for all applicable federal, state, and local regulations to ensure compliance with current and future standards. Develop and present regulatory training specific to each cooperative. Prepare and maintain required reports, correspondence, and records pertaining to regulatory compliance. Review, interpret, and assist in the explanation of the potential and actual impact that a proposed regulation will have on the cooperative. Advise management on steps to prevent or mitigate environmental issues. Assist cooperative with monitoring and addressing issues involving workers compensation, worker injury reviews, conducting investigations, crew audits and ensuring reports are submitted to appropriate agencies. POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES AND AUTHORITIES A. Employee Training Participates in orientation training for all new employees in safety policies, procedures, and regulations. Sees that required safety training is completed. Instructs or schedules training programs for CPR, first aid, and all other required trainings to meet or exceed requirements by regulatory agencies. Serves as a mentor to linemen. B. Accident and Loss Prevention Coordinates site inspection of line crews, field personnel, and office personnel to assure compliance with safe working procedures. Inspects warehouses, offices, storage yards and substations to determine that they are maintained in a safe and orderly manner. When unsafe acts or conditions are observed, makes recommendations for prevention of future occurrences and provides follow-up and feedback. Monitors existing policies, programs, and procedures for adherence to safety requirements and makes recommendation for changes or additional training and equipment. Conducts the overall risk management program in such a manner that all employees are involved and motivated to adopt the attitudes and desires that enable personnel to want to work safely and efficiently, either as a group or independently. Suggests updates to the employee Safety Manuals and safety and compliance operating procedures. Ensures the building and grounds security systems are maintained. Sees that the Cooperative’s Emergency Action Plan and Disaster Recovery Plan are maintained. Stays informed of EPA and other agency rules and laws and sees that Cooperative procedures and records are up-to-date in regard to hazardous waste management. Prepares monthly safety activity and status report to be included in the monthly report to the general manager/CEO and the Board of Directors. Serves as facilitator of the employee Safety Committee. C. Inspections Develops and administers inspection program for personal protective equipment, tools, rubber goods, grounds, hot sticks, and truck booms and assures that they are tested at intervals to meet or exceed those required by regulatory agencies, and that any required repairs or replacements are completed. Assures that truck inspections are in compliance with DOT regulations and maintains inspection records. Conducts crew observation visits. Develops and administers other inspection programs as required by other regulatory agencies. D. Public and Employee Safety Assists in the development and presentation, in coordination with the member services department, member and public safety programs. May coordinate with the member services department in preparing and presenting safety programs to area schools and youth groups. Sees that the Cooperative is represented on area emergency management task forces, safety councils, and other community safety activities. Inspects the maintenance of Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and related documents and maintains current list of chemical inventory for compliance with State and Federal regulations. E. Accident and Occurrence Investigations and Reports Plans for and participates in investigations of employee accidents and near miss incidents. Assists supervisors in assuring appropriate accident forms are completed and filed with appropriate agencies. Keeps the management staff informed when more serious occurrences happen. In coordination with the operations manager, plans for and participates in investigation of all accidents related to the utility system and prepares appropriate accident reports. Organizes the investigations of suspected theft and vandalism of Cooperative property. Assures that necessary action is taken based on the investigations. May assist in coordination with Human Resources and with employee supervisors on follow up, including temporary duty procedures for employees. F. Office Services Coordinates Rural Electric Safety Achievement Program (RESAP) application and observation. Develops programs and procedures to meet RESAP requirements when determined advantageous to the enhancement of the Cooperative’s safety program. Keeps informed about safety, compliance and security trends and ideas. Performs other duties as assigned. ABILITIES AND SKILLS: Must be able to manage and direct all areas of the Cooperative’s safety and compliance program. The ability to speak effectively before groups is required. Reading, writing, and record keeping skills are required. Some proficiency with the Microsoft Office software package desired. Must be skilled in counseling with management and supervisory employees and in dealing with people under adverse conditions. Must be able to consistently and fairly enforce the safety rules of the Cooperatives with no favoritism or prejudice shown towards any person at any level of the organizations. Must be able to become certified as an instructor in first-aid, CPR, and possess the skills necessary to effectively provide courses on these subjects. Must be willing to participate in additional self-training and education as required. The ability to keep priorities in perspective is required. EDUCATION: High school diploma or equivalent is required. An associates or bachelors degree with course work in occupational safety and health is beneficial. Training in advanced electricity, writing, composition and public speaking desirable. Loss Control and Safety Training Certification by the National Safety Council, or related certification beneficial. Experience in on-the-job industrial safety/compliance may be substituted for some formal education. EXPERIENCE: Must have 5 years of progressively responsible experience relating to industrial safety/compliance, or diversified experience as a journeyman lineman in the electrical utility industry. Experience at the management level will be given consideration. JOB KNOWLEDGE: Must have completed, or be willing to complete within three years, NRECA’s Safety and Loss Control Internship Program. Must have completed or be willing to complete within one year the OSHA 30-hour training. Must develop a working knowledge of OSHA regulations, the National Electric Safety Code, the RUS construction standards, and the rules contained in the Cooperatives Safety Manuals. Must become familiar with the Department of Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety regulations and become familiar with the standards relating to hazardous chemicals and environmental protection. Training in Industrial Hygiene and Ergonomics is beneficial. Should possess knowledge of line construction, maintenance, and service functions associated with electric Cooperatives. PHYSICAL ABILITIES: Must maintain a valid Ohio driver’s license and good driving record. Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position. Position will require ability to walk hilly and uneven terrain and to lift and carry equipment carry up to 50 pounds. WORKING CONDITIONS: Work will be performed between office duties and field visits. This will include driving between Carrollton, Ohio and New Concord, Ohio. The drive time is 1 hour 20 minutes between the two Cooperatives. Also travel to meetings outside of the Cooperative’s area. Job requires exposure to adverse weather conditions at times. Requires some irregular working hours. Subject to call at any time. REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS A. Reports to: General Manager/CEO III. RELATIONSHIPS A. Internal General Manager/CEO: To seek approvals, to seek and provide advice, and to report on end results of activities. Management Staff: Works with staff to provide appropriate safety training for all employees. Notifies management staff and supervisors when safety violations or security problems are observed so that corrective action can be taken. Operations Manager: Coordinates training and inspection schedules. Confers with on safety issues related to the operations department. Coordinates for public safety programs. Human Resources Manager: To confer with and consult on matters pertaining to departmental training programs, corporate policy interpretation, and departmental work planning. Controller: Communicates with controller for submission of accident reports to liability and property insurance carriers. B. External Members and Public Maintains contact with emergency services coordinators and law enforcement personnel throughout the service area. Maintains contacts with other safety personnel in other cooperatives, utilities, and industries in order to share information and ideas. Works with staff from Ohio’s Electric Cooperatives safety department to exchange ideas and develop safety program. Cooperates and maintains good relations with regulatory bodies such as OSHA, EPA, ODOT, Fire Marshals. Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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Naval Aviator

Navy New Concord, OH

ABOUT Search for underwater threats. Deliver payloads of incredible firepower or necessary manpower. Execute strategic aerial maneuvers anywhere from the stratosphere to mere feet above the sea. This is just a glimpse into your career as a Naval Aviator. You also may find yourself: - Flying some of the most innovative and high-tech aircraft in the world - Providing vital attack, defense, and logistic support to the Fleet - Controlling and maintaining all internal and external aircraft systems RESPONSIBILITIES Navy Pilots and Naval Flight Officers (NFOs) are important components in an exclusive, world-class group of Officers. This job will require you to perform at the best of your ability at all times, making use of your advanced training and unparalleled knowledge to provide the utmost safety and security in the world's skies. As a Pilot, you may: - Take part in antisubmarine warfare and mine countermeasures, as well as search and rescue operations and vertical replenishment missions - Receive specialized training on the advanced tactical systems found on Navy aircraft - Project aviation power in fighter and attack, reconnaissance, and sea control missions, launching from aircraft carriers or surface combatants - Conduct enemy surveillance by collecting photographic intelligence As an NFO, you may: - Study aerodynamics, aircraft engine systems, meteorology, navigation, flight planning, and flight safety - Train and specialize in EA-18G Growler electronic countermeasures aircraft, E-2C Hawkeye early warning and control aircraft, or the new P-8A Poseidon antisubmarine aircraft - Electronically detect and track ships, submarines, aircraft, and missiles WORK ENVIRONMENT As a Navy Pilot or an NFO, missions and assignments can be anywhere around the globe. This includes working from carrier battle groups, other sea-based platforms, Naval Air Stations, or other shore-based locations. TRAINING & ADVANCEMENT Those entering aviation programs must first attend Officer Candidate School (OCS) in Newport, RI, and then complete a six-week air indoctrination course at Naval Aviation Schools Command in Pensacola, FL. From there, prospective Pilots and NFOs attend primary flight training. Pilots and NFOs then request an aircraft pipeline and enter the intermediate phase of flight training, which builds upon basic flight and navigation training. The final phase is advanced naval flight training, focusing on mission specifics. After completion, Pilots and NFOs are awarded their "wings of gold" and report to their respective Fleet Replacement Squadrons (FRSs) for further training specific to their aircraft. Promotion opportunities are regularly available but competitive and based on performance. It's also important to note that specialized training received and work experience gained in the course of service can lead to valuable credentialing and occupational opportunities in related fields. EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES Following your initial flying tour as a Navy Pilot or an NFO, you can attend the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) in Monterey, CA, where you may be able to earn a master's or doctoral degree while being paid full-time. QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS A four-year degree is required to work as a Navy Pilot or Naval Flight Officer. Candidates seeking an Officer position in this community must have a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution in a technical field. All candidates must also be U.S. citizens, willing to serve worldwide, and qualified for sea duty. General qualifications may vary depending upon whether you're currently serving, whether you've served before, or whether you've never served before.

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Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician

Navy New Concord, OH

ABOUT Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Technicians have expertise in the most conventional and unconventional explosives to ensure the secure disposal of explosive weaponry. They are on call to respond to any type of ordnance, and they receive specialized training to handle chemical, biological and nuclear weapons. They investigate and demolish natural and man-made underwater obstructions, prepare coastal regions for amphibious landings, and warn about potential threats at home and abroad. Whether getting the job done in a bomb suit or by utilizing state-of-the-art robotic technology, Navy EODs are trained to use the most advanced tools of their kind in a role that's vital to the safety of servicemembers and civilians. RESPONSIBILITIES As a Navy EOD Technician, you will have many far-ranging duties that can cast you on missions across the world. Your duties may require you to: Detonate and demolish hazardous munitions, pyrotechnics and outdated explosives Work with cutting-edge technology to remotely disable unsafe ordnance Perform parachute or helicopter insertion operations Support law enforcement agencies Clear waterways of mines in support of the Fleet Your unique skills and knowledge will add to the strengths of other Special Operations units, as well as your own. As an EOD Technician, you may also: Locate, identify, neutralize, recover and dispose of various ordnances, such as sea mines, torpedoes and depth charges Support other Special Operations/Special Warfare units, such as Navy SEALs, Army Special Forces and Marine Expeditionary Units Help the U.S. Secret Service and the U.S. Department of State to protect the President, Vice President and other officials and dignitaries Assist with security at large international events, such as sporting events or world summits WORK ENVIRONMENT Your missions will take you to every corner of the world. One assignment may have you parachuting from 17,000 feet, while the next may deliver you via an 11-meter Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat (RHIB). It all depends on which unit you're supporting and the type of mission to be completed, as well as the required equipment weight of each team member, weather conditions and other parameters. TRAINING & ADVANCEMENT Becoming an EOD Technician is no easy process. While the rigorous 51 weeks of training are both physically and mentally grueling, you will be rewarded with unrivaled leadership opportunities, first-rate compensation and respect. After two months of recruit training in Great Lakes, Ill., your EOD training will begin. EOD Prep Course of Instruction (3 weeks) – The EOD training pipeline starts with preparatory training in Great Lakes, Ill. Candidates work on swim stroke development, long-range swims and physical conditioning. Diver Training (9 weeks) – Next comes dive school at the Naval Diving and Salvage Training Center (NDSTC) in Panama City, Florida. Training covers basic concepts of scuba diving as well as dive physics, physiology and basic dive medicine. Candidates also learn about equipment such as the MK16 underwater rebreather. EOD School (42 weeks) – After successfully completing dive school, candidates transfer to Naval Explosive Ordnance Disposal School at Eglin Air Force Base in Fort Walton Beach, Fla. This training is comes in four sections, each teaching how to render safe or defuse specific types of ordnance. Air Ordnance Division – Focuses on bombs and missiles Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) – Includes "homemade bombs" Nuclear Ordnance Division – Covers basic nuclear physics and radiation monitoring and decontamination procedures Underwater Ordnance Division – Emphasizes torpedoes and other underwater explosives as well as underwater search techniques Basic Parachute Training (3 weeks) – After completing basic EOD school, graduates attend Basic Airborne Training ("jump school") at Fort Benning, Ga., where they qualify as a basic parachutist. EOD Tactical Training (3 weeks) – The final phase of training is in San Diego, Calif. It teaches helicopter insertion (fast-rope, rappel, cast and special patrol insertion, and extraction rigging), small arms/weapons training, small unit tactics (weapons, self-defense, land navigation and patrolling) and tactical communications (satellite and high frequency). Upon successful completion the EOD training pipeline, graduates are assigned to EOD Mobile Units where they gain advanced on-the-job training and experience as members of Mobile Teams, Carrier Strike Group/Expeditionary Strike Group Companies, Naval Special Warfare Companies and Marine Mammal Companies. Advanced Training – EOD technicians may pursue a number of advanced training options to hone and specialize their skills Helicopter insertion training Basic parachute training and parachute water insertion training Advanced Improvised Explosive Device Disposal (AIEDD) Jumpmaster training Small unit tactics Small Arms Instructor Language school (Defense Language Institute) EOD Communications (tactical radio communications) For those with further leadership aspirations and a college degree, Officer roles are available – providing the opportunity to lead and train others. Promotion opportunities are regularly available but competitive and based on performance. It's also important to note that specialized training received and work experience gained in the course of service can lead to valuable credentialing and occupational opportunities in related fields. EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES Members of the Naval Special Warfare/Naval Special Operations (NSW/NSO) community have any number of unique opportunities to advance their education. Navy training provides skills and knowledge in everything from the fundamentals of explosive ordnance disposal to chemical and biological warfare, military tactics, deep-sea diving or a number of other tactical military procedures. Beyond offering access to professional credentials and certifications, Navy training in the EOD community can translate to credit hours toward a bachelor's or associate degree through the American Council on Education. You may also continue your education through opportunities like: Navy College Program and Tuition Assistance Post-9/11 GI Bill QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS Males and females are eligible to apply to become enlisted Navy EOD Technicians. No college degree is required, but a high degree of difficulty and satisfaction is standard. Training is tough and ongoing. You can apply for the Navy Challenge contract for EOD Technicians at any time during your first enlistment. Entry Requirements Eyesight 20/200 bilateral correctable to 20/25 with no color blindness Minimum Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) score ARVE109, MC51 or GSMCEI169 Be 30 years of age or younger Pass a physical and separate medical examination required for divers (approved by Diving Medical Officer) Must be a U.S. citizen and eligible for security clearance The chart below highlights the current minimum Navy Physical Screening Test (PST) requirements for Navy Challenge Programs. Additional requirements specific to Active Duty EOD Technician candidates include: 36 months of obligated service upon completion of training No non-judicial punishments or court martial convictions during the 12 months prior to application Meet medical standards as specified in the NAVMED P-117 Meet minimum performance standards Pass a hyperbaric pressure tolerance test Be on board present command for 2 years Be screened by an EOD Officer or E-6 or above Master EOD Technician Be recommended by your current Commanding Officer NOTE: You should consult your physician or other health-care professional before starting any exercise regime or other fitness program to determine if it is right for your needs. This is particularly true if you (or your family) have a history of medical illnesses or ailments that could be made worse by a change in physical activity. Do not start a fitness program if your physician or health-care provider advises against it. General qualifications may vary depending upon whether you're currently serving, whether you've served before or whether you've never served before.

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