Safety Specialist
Apply NowCompany: Knoxville Utilities Board
Location: Knoxville, TN 37918
Description:
Salary: $51,900.00 - $117,100.00 Annually
Location : 4505 Middlebrook Pike Knoxville, TN
Job Type: Full-Time/Regular
Job Number: 00763
Department: Safety & Technical Services
Opening Date: 02/18/2025
Closing Date: 3/11/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Classification: Business Analyst
Work Hours: 40+ hours / week: M - F
About KUB: KUB is one of the largest public utilities in the country providing safe, reliable, and affordable electric, gas, water, wastewater, and fiber services to more than 501,000 customers in Knoxville and parts of seven surrounding counties. We are looking for employees who want to be a part of a mission-driven organization with strong values that support a skilled, diverse, and inclusive workforce.
About the Role: Utilizes strong customer service skills to collaborate with internal work groups to enhance existing or develop new process improvements, safety compliance programs, and an overall safety culture. Makes recommendations and implements methods or techniques to assist in attaining, maintaining, or exceeding compliance with safety regulations. Ability to create and facilitate safety training as it relates to KUB's five utilities. Update and revise safety training and policies as required. Facilitates the development of new training materials, programs, or procedures for construction/field related safety topics. Interviews employees / contractors, writes reports, interprets information, and manages action items. Communicates regulatory changes and requirements to all levels of the organization in written or presentation format. Collects data and submits reports when required. May require beyond normal business hours or standby support to aforementioned programs. Works with other departments and/or interdepartmental teams within KUB to develop and facilitate the effectiveness and efficiency of work processes, procedures, and technology throughout KUB.
Qualifications
Physical Requirements:
Works primarily in an office setting, but field visits and field activities may be required. These field visits may include: emergency response activities and support beyond normal business hours, heavy lifting or strenuous work and mobility over rough terrain. Requires bending, stooping, lifting, and working in awkward and strenuous positions at times. Occasionally requires above normal mental and visual alertness. Physical demands for a specific position within this classification may vary and / or exceed those demands described above.
Minimum Requirements:
Preferred Requirements:
Selection Process
About the Selection Process:
Phase 1 - Apply online at www.kub.org
Phase 2 - Experience, training, and education evaluation
Phase 3 - Interview with department representatives
Phase 4 - Written, performance, and behavioral exercises
Phase 5 - Background Investigation
Phase 6 - Physical assessment and/or drug screen*
*KUB is part of the Tennessee Drug Free Workplace Program
If special accommodations are needed at any phase of the selection process, please notify Human Resources in advance.
Knoxville Utilities Board is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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If you would like to attach a resume to your application, please make sure it is attached in the "Attachments" section.
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If you answered "Career/Job Fair," Employee Referral," or "Other" to the 'how did you first hear about this opportunity' question, please include details here. If 'no,' please type "N/A" in the text box.
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Which statement below best describes the highest level of education you have completed?
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Describe your reasons for leaving your jobs within the past seven years.
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Have you Interviewed with KUB in the past? If so, for what position?
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Describe why you are interested in this position and working at KUB.
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Describe your experience most pertinent to this position.
Required Question
Location : 4505 Middlebrook Pike Knoxville, TN
Job Type: Full-Time/Regular
Job Number: 00763
Department: Safety & Technical Services
Opening Date: 02/18/2025
Closing Date: 3/11/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Classification: Business Analyst
Work Hours: 40+ hours / week: M - F
About KUB: KUB is one of the largest public utilities in the country providing safe, reliable, and affordable electric, gas, water, wastewater, and fiber services to more than 501,000 customers in Knoxville and parts of seven surrounding counties. We are looking for employees who want to be a part of a mission-driven organization with strong values that support a skilled, diverse, and inclusive workforce.
About the Role: Utilizes strong customer service skills to collaborate with internal work groups to enhance existing or develop new process improvements, safety compliance programs, and an overall safety culture. Makes recommendations and implements methods or techniques to assist in attaining, maintaining, or exceeding compliance with safety regulations. Ability to create and facilitate safety training as it relates to KUB's five utilities. Update and revise safety training and policies as required. Facilitates the development of new training materials, programs, or procedures for construction/field related safety topics. Interviews employees / contractors, writes reports, interprets information, and manages action items. Communicates regulatory changes and requirements to all levels of the organization in written or presentation format. Collects data and submits reports when required. May require beyond normal business hours or standby support to aforementioned programs. Works with other departments and/or interdepartmental teams within KUB to develop and facilitate the effectiveness and efficiency of work processes, procedures, and technology throughout KUB.
Qualifications
Physical Requirements:
Works primarily in an office setting, but field visits and field activities may be required. These field visits may include: emergency response activities and support beyond normal business hours, heavy lifting or strenuous work and mobility over rough terrain. Requires bending, stooping, lifting, and working in awkward and strenuous positions at times. Occasionally requires above normal mental and visual alertness. Physical demands for a specific position within this classification may vary and / or exceed those demands described above.
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in safety, engineering (i.e. environmental, etc.), business, or related field
- Strong PC skills including MS Office Professional
- Strong analytical and project management skills
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Ability to work independently on projects in a timely manner
- Have and maintain a valid driver's license
Preferred Requirements:
- 3+ years of experience administering utility and/or safety regulatory programs (i.e. General Industry 1910 and Construction 1926)
- Experience in utility operations (i.e. hazards and mitigations associated with natural gas, water, wastewater, and fiber utilities)
- Professional certification in safety (Certified Industrial Hygienist, Certified Utility Safety Professional, Certified Safety Professional, etc.)
Selection Process
About the Selection Process:
Phase 1 - Apply online at www.kub.org
Phase 2 - Experience, training, and education evaluation
Phase 3 - Interview with department representatives
Phase 4 - Written, performance, and behavioral exercises
Phase 5 - Background Investigation
Phase 6 - Physical assessment and/or drug screen*
*KUB is part of the Tennessee Drug Free Workplace Program
If special accommodations are needed at any phase of the selection process, please notify Human Resources in advance.
Knoxville Utilities Board is an Equal Opportunity Employer
- Generous health benefits with low premiums and deductibles
- Benefits start day 1
- Competitive 401(k) contribution and match
- PTO available for use after your first payday
- 11 paid holidays
- Free financial advising
- Educational assistance & professional development opportunities
- Employee physical & mental wellness programs
01
If you would like to attach a resume to your application, please make sure it is attached in the "Attachments" section.
- Yes; I have attached my resume to my application.
- No; I'm not attaching a resume to my application.
02
If you answered "Career/Job Fair," Employee Referral," or "Other" to the 'how did you first hear about this opportunity' question, please include details here. If 'no,' please type "N/A" in the text box.
03
Which statement below best describes the highest level of education you have completed?
- High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (GED)
- Associate degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Master's degree
- Professional degree
- Doctorate degree
04
Describe your reasons for leaving your jobs within the past seven years.
05
Have you Interviewed with KUB in the past? If so, for what position?
06
Describe why you are interested in this position and working at KUB.
07
Describe your experience most pertinent to this position.
Required Question