HSE Professional - Transmission

About the Role

The HSE Professional anticipates and predicts hazards based on experience, historical data, and other informational sources. They identify and recognize hazards in existing or future systems, equipment, products, facilities, work sites, and operational work procedures. The role involves evaluating and assessing the probability and severity of loss events and accidents, conducting hazard analyses, and interpreting results. The HSE Professional provides advice and counseling about compliance with safety, health, and environmental laws, codes, regulations, standards, and company requirements. They work as part of a team of HSE Professionals, sharing safety and health information and resources while executing duties in a professional and skilled manner.

Responsibilities

• Provide HSE oversight of water, sewer, and natural gas distribution system construction and maintenance.
• Observe, coach, and train employees in safe work practices, procedures, and hazard recognition.
• Conduct risk assessments and electrical assessments.
• Participate in pre-job briefings.
• Evaluate work practices to determine where skills improvement is necessary.
• Inspect excavations, confined spaces, work-zone traffic control, overhead/underground job site hazards, etc.
• Work with occupational medical professionals and employees to facilitate return-to-work programs.
• Perform incident investigations and root cause analysis.
• Communicate safety procedures clearly to employees and demonstrate detailed knowledge of OSHA and EPA guidelines.
• Respond quickly and efficiently to emergency situations while remaining calm in a crisis.

Requirements

• Experience/proficiency in natural gas distribution operations and procedures.
• Understanding of DOT/FMSCA and utility damage prevention requirements.
• Utility-related work experience and training preferred.
• Ability to work unsupervised and travel to urban, rural, and industrial work sites in various weather conditions.
• Degree in occupational safety, utility journeyman qualification, or 5+ years of utility experience.
• Technical experience in utilities infrastructure construction, operation, and maintenance (e.g., electric, natural gas, telecommunications, water), including overhead/underground electric distribution systems, underground/aerial telecommunications systems, underground natural gas distribution systems, DOT/CDL-heavy equipment operations, excavating, safety management systems, or pipeline Operator Qualification.
• Valid vehicle operator’s/driver’s license.
• Valid authorization to legally work in the U.S.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree in a technical or engineering discipline and 3-5 years of safety-related or specialized technical experience.
• Certification in, or pursuit of, the following (preferred but not required):
  • Construction Health & Safety Technician (CHST)
  • Occupational Health and Safety Technology (OHST)
  • Certified Utility Safety Professional (CUSP)
  • Associate Safety Professional (ASP) or Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
• 1-3 years of natural gas pipeline construction experience, including understanding of claims investigation and 811 locate requirements.
• Bilingual skills a plus.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to think practically and creatively to implement best safety practices.