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Senior Administrator-Safety Job Locations US-WA-Spokane | US-ID-Coeur d' Alene ID 2024-24191 Company TDS Telecom Pay Range $64,400.00 - $104,700.00 Overview The Senior Administrator-Safety designs, develops, implements, and oversees the organization's health and safety programs (work environment), policies, and procedures to safeguard associates and surrounding communities to ensure that all facilities are in compliance with current and future OSHA, EPA, ADA, DOL, and DOT regulations and laws. This position also partners with the company's Field Services & Outside Plant Construction groups and serves as the subject matter expert (SME) on current safety training requirements of our field associates, including processes, safety equipment such as fire suppression, and video surveillance. It is further responsible for the evaluating the effectiveness of current standards and procedures. This position targets opportunities for mitigating risks and creating efficiencies related to safety procedures throughout the organization. It designs and oversees the roll-out of emergency response strategies and manages the administration of and coordination of safety supplies and personal protective equipment (PPE) to the organization. The pay range listed for this position represents the low and high end of the base compensation range. The actual offer amount will carefully consider multiple factors, such as relevant skills, qualifications, work experience, location and/or competencies that align with the specified role. Certain positions are eligible for additional forms of compensation such as bonuses and equity awards. TDS Telecommunications LLC (TDS Metrocom/TDS) is a leading provider of fiber internet service. With more than 50 years of experience, the communications company is building and deploying new, fiber optic networks in neighborhoods across the country to deliver up to 8 Gigabit internet speeds to homes and up to 10 Gigabit internet speeds to businesses. In addition, TDS provides innovative TV entertainment and advanced phone services. Visit tdsfiber.com to learn more. TDS provides communications services to a mix of small to mid-sized urban, suburban and rural communities throughout the United States. The company employs 3,400 people nationwide and is a subsidiary of Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (TDS Inc.), [NYSE: TDS]. Founded in 1969, Telephone and Data Systems provides wireless, broadband, video and voice services to approximately 6 million connections nationwide through its businesses: UScellular and TDS Telecom. Visit tdsinc.com for more information. Responsibilities Plan, manage, develop, and implement best practice safety programs. This includes written safety programs, proactive development of safety agenda topics for team meetings, and coordination of safety training for field associates (e.g., Safety training course, outdoor heat exposure, fall protection, etc.). Complete field audits and inspections to ensure compliance with department policy and government regulations. Conduct safety audits and inspections to identify workplace hazards and unsafe equipment, working practices, or working conditions. Research, select, and standardize new safety equipment with continued monitoring. May implement hazardous waste control and disposal activities including training, collection, disposal, and records maintenance, as well as conservation programs within the organization as the result of audit, inspection and/or research. Promote safety and health awareness through internal communications, newsletters, and training. Manage the company's DOT program in conjunction with TDS Fleet Department, including coordination of DOT driver requirements through an approved vendor. Review injury/illness and non-injury incident reports to identify ro