Safety Specialist

Company: DISH
Location: Aurora
Posted on: March 19, 2023

Job Description:

Job Description:

Department Summary: DISH is a Fortune 200 company with more than $15 billion in annual revenue that continues to redefine the communications industry. Our legacy is innovation and a willingness to challenge the status quo, including reinventing ourselves. We disrupted the pay-TV industry in the mid-90s with the launch of the DISH satellite TV service, taking on some of the largest U.S. corporations in the process, and grew to be the fourth-largest pay-TV provider. We also pioneered the first live, internet-delivered TV service - Sling TV - that bucks traditional pay-TV norms and gives consumers a truly new way to access and watch television. Now we have our sights set on upending the wireless industry and unseating the entrenched incumbent carriers. We are driven by curiosity, pride, adventure, and a desire to win - it's in our DNA. We're looking for people with boundless energy, intelligence, and an overwhelming need to achieve and to join our team as we embark on the next chapter of our story. Opportunity is here. We are DISH. Job Duties and Responsibilities: Position establishes and monitors company wide safety plans, policies, training and new initiatives for the wireless division. The position promotes safe and healthy working conditions and ensures compliance with government and company safety regulations. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:40% or more travel requirement to domestic DISH locations.Supports internal Market Sites, Forward Stocking Locations and all Wireless field employees.Implements and directs the Corporate Health and Safety Program.Initiates and communicates updates to the safety program as needed.Ensures compliance with all safety policies and industry regulations, including, but not limited to OSHA, NATE, ANSI, NFPA and other applicable government, state and local agencies.Conducts regular internal site visits to Wireless Market sites, FSLs and other DISH facilities by inspecting and reviewing working conditions, safety equipment and machinery.Reviews construction work plans, SOWs, equipment engineering plans and any specifications pertaining to wireless projects in relation to OSHA, ANSI, NFPA, NEC, etc. rules and regulations and job specifications.Researches and recommends necessary safety equipment and tools for internal employees.Partners with the Training team to conduct relevant safety training and up-training. Training may be conducted in person or web-based.Drafts and distributes safety-related directives and procedures.Investigates accidents, near misses; issues root cause analysis reports and develops action plans/training to avoid future similar incidents.Manages any DOT/Medical Certificate compliance.Ensures wireless safety website for internal employees is updated, reviewed and has the necessary information posted.Hosts Wireless Safety Committees within markets.Partners with markets to improve safety internally and externally. Skills, Experience and Requirements: EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:Bachelor's degree preferred.3-5 years OSHA regulation and ANSI standard experience.3-5 years in the cell tower industry with a wireless construction background and a solid understanding of wireless communications and radio frequency (RF) exposure.Previous experience observing tower climbing, tower construction and rigging. Benefits: We also offer versatile health perks, including flexible spending accounts, HSA, a 401(k) Plan with company match, ESPP, career opportunities, and a flexible time away plan; all benefits can be viewed here: DISH Benefits.------ The base pay range shown is a guideline. Individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, and competencies; compensation is based on the role's location and is subject to change based on work location. Candidates need to successfully complete a pre-employment screen, which may include a drug test and DMV check. Salary Range: USD $64800.00 - $81000.00 / Year

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