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UNS Energy Corporation , headquartered in Tucson, Arizona, is a subsidiary of Fortis Inc. , the largest investor-owned electric and gas distribution utility in Canada. Our public utility subsidiaries, Tucson Electric Power Company, UNS Electric, Inc. and UNS Gas, Inc., power our economy by providing electric and gas service to nearly 700,000 customers in Arizona.

We embrace a spirit of giving, dedicated to improving quality of life in the communities we have served for generations, and in TEP’s case, since the 1890s. We’re building a cleaner, greener grid, with more wind and solar power than ever before, while maintaining safe, reliable, and affordable service.

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Our culture is rooted in shared core values that define how we work and who we are. Our team of innovative professionals bring their authentic selves to work each day to power our vision and make a difference. Be Part of Our Story.

We create opportunities for employees to thrive through:

• Continual growth: In an industry changing faster than ever before, our commitment to professional growth and leadership development means we never stop challenging ourselves to explore new possibilities.
• Active Engagement: We support a collaborative environment, with peer-to-peer learning and employee-driven groups that foster an inclusive culture.
• Total compensation: UNS Energy Corporation also offers a competitive compensation and benefits package that includes a 401k plan with a generous company match, a company-sponsored pension plan, affordable individual and family health insurance plans, tuition assistance, life insurance, long-term disability insurance and much more.

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Job Description - TPP Safety Specialist I or II

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Be Part of Our Story.

• Do you want to be part of a company culture founded on safety, teamwork, collaboration, and positive leadership?
• Do you want the opportunity to grow yourself in your current job and beyond?
• Do you want to live in the heart of the Sonoran Desert, with beautiful landscapes all around and a city immersed in culture and diversity?

If you answered "Yes" to any of these questions, read on. We want to know of your interest. If you apply, you are not just a number, you are a possible team member! Our culture is at the heart of our success and we are looking for talented individuals for the position of TPP Safety Specialist I or II to bring their skills and experience to the table while enriching our already strong culture.

What you will do

• Actively lead the development and implementation of safety programs, policies, procedures and initiatives that will support employees working to prevent incidents and build safety capacity.
• Play a crucial role in maintaining and enhancing the organizational commitment to a safe and secure work environment. This position will collaborate with the Corporate Safety team, to ensure alignment with the Corporate Safety Strategy and implementation of Energy Resources safety initiatives. This position assists the training group in all aspects of safety training development and presentation.
• As a critical safety resource at Tucson Power Production, this position will be a contributing member of a dynamic team and will serve as a safety coach, safety trainer, and mentor for all employees and members of the leadership team.
• This position will have a wide range of areas with different safety needs. The position will be responsible for multiple fossil fuel power generation sites as well as solar, PV, and battery storage areas throughout Energy Resources.

What you bring

• 3-5 years of safety specialist experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Demonstrated knowledge of OSHA, MSHA, NFPA, ANSI, ACC, NESC, NEC regulations, standards and best practices.
• Demonstrated ability to present to large groups of employees.
• Demonstrated ability to influence and mentor safety leadership and employee engagement.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex incidents and assist with identification of root causes and effective solutions for unsafe conditions, procedures, processes, etc.
• Ability to conduct scene and job evaluations in all manner of terrain at all hours of the day and night.

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, apply now!

**Full Posting below**

Serve as a safety resource to the Plant Manager, Superintendent, Supervisors, and Employees. Actively lead the development, implementation of safety programs, policies, procedures, and initiatives that will support employees working to build safety capacity. In doing this, this position will also ensure compliance with all applicable local, state and federal laws, regulations and standards concerning safety and health, as well as applicable standards set forth by the Arizona Corporation Commission. This position will collaborate with the Corporate Safety team, and the Springerville Generating Station (SGS) Safety team to ensure alignment with the Corporate Safety Strategy and implementation of Generation Division safety initiatives. This position assists the training group in all aspects of safety training development and presentation. As a critical safety resource at Tucson Power Production, this position will serve as a safety coach, safety trainer, and mentor for all employees and members of the leadership team.

Position-Related Responsibilities

• Provide safety and health consultation services to employees and leaders.
• Provide guidance and coaching to members of the Leadership team on how they can effectively lead safety in their areas of responsibility.
• Promote the concepts of Human and Organizational Performance in the organization. Understands and promotes the UNS safety strategy.
• Develops and presents contractor and new employee safety orientation programs.
• Works with the Leadership team to involve and engage employees in safety processes, initiatives, and activities.
• Assist leadership and employees in identifying, mitigating and controlling hazards in the work environment.
• Collaborate with UNS Corporate Safety regarding overall organization and department safety issues.
• Implement policies and procedures to assure awareness of, and compliance with safety and health requirements of the organization. Develop the training for these policies and procedures. Collaborate with the Training dept. to determine the most effective way to train the employees (i.e., computer based training (CBT) or present live)
• Coordinate audits of health and safety programs within the organization to identify and control significant loss producing exposure.
• Keep informed on all existing and proposed changes in health and safety regulations.
• Develop training on relevant safety and health issues and present to employees monthly.
• Promote communication programs to enhance and encourage employee awareness of safety and health issues.
• Serve as a technical consultant to departments in matters related to safety and health issues.
• Facilitates incident investigations, develops, and presents detailed reports on the events, contextual and causal factors, and event learnings.
• Facilitates Learning Teams to promote and foster organizational learning.
• Provides feedback to employees for safety related issues.
• Develops safety meeting material. Presents this material as needed.
• Participates in Safety Risk Self-Assessment (Safety Process Analysis) within UNS.
• Develops, recommends and implements training, production, and safety programs to improve knowledge and effectiveness of personnel.
• Coordinates departmental activities with other areas throughout Company, as required, to insure a cooperative effort on all tasks.
• Represents department and sections on various committees, as necessary, to ensure that favorable associations continue. Disseminates appropriate information resulting from committee conclusions.
• Monitors literature from federal, state, and local areas that affect the utility industry.
• Assist in evaluation and purchase of safety material, tools and equipment to be used by various groups.
• Lead safety incident investigations and provide clear, concise, accurate investigative reports.
• Act as point of contact for Fire Insurance inspections at all TPP facilities.
• Supports the preparation and administration of the TPP Safety budget which ensures a cost effective use of resources.
• This position may provide services to affiliates of the Company subject to the UNS Energy Code of Conduct and the related Policies and Procedures

Management Responsibilities

• Ensures that the Company’s management principles, policies and programs are consistently practiced and continually support the Affirmative Action Plan.
• Complies with and administer the terms and conditions of the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.)

Level I

Minimum Qualifications

• 3-5 years of safety specialist experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Demonstrated knowledge of OSHA, MSHA, NFPA, ANSI, ACC, NESC, NEC regulations, standards and best practices.
• Demonstrated ability to present to large groups of employees.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with others in a complex organization.
• Demonstrated ability to influence and mentor safety leadership and employee engagement.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex incidents and assist with identification of root causes and effective solutions for unsafe conditions, procedures, processes, etc.
• Ability to conduct scene and job evaluations in all manner of terrain at all hours of the day and night.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with diverse groups across functional lines. Must have high level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations. Position continually requires demonstrated poise, tact and diplomacy.
• Proficient in the use of personal computer applications, including but not limited to, Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Level II

Minimum Qualifications

• In addition to the qualifications required for Level I, listed above:
• 5+ years of relevant safety experience or designation as a Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Certified Utility Safety Professional (CUSP)
• A bachelor’s degree in safety, Industrial Hygiene, or related field
• Oversees and assures that all activities are performed in a manner which optimizes costs and efficiencies for the organization.

Pay Rate: Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience

All job offers are contingent on successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and background check.

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