HSE Specialist nex (Substation)

EC Source Services, LLC · El Paso, TX · 4 wk ago

On-siteManagementFull-time

About the Role

The HSE (Safety) Specialist is responsible for acting as the front-line safety professional conducting safety inspections, observations, investigations, safety training, and regulatory compliance for OSHA, DOT, and EPA. They anticipate and predict hazards, evaluate risks, and provide advice on compliance with safety, health, and environmental regulations.

Responsibilities

Provide advice and counseling about regulatory compliance with safety, health, and environmental laws, codes, regulations, standards, and related company requirements.
Inspect workplace facilities, tools, equipment, and machinery to identify and correct deficiencies or potential hazards, ensuring compliance with OSHA/DOT/MasTec USG safety and regulatory requirements.
Assist local management in investigating safety-related incidents, employee injuries, occupational illnesses, and motor vehicle accidents to determine causes and contributing factors.
Conduct or facilitate safety training and education programs for supervisory and field employees through formal training classes, safety meetings, or other venues.
Recommend safe work processes and demonstrate personal protective equipment safety features to reduce employees' exposure to workplace and environmental hazards.
Ensure tools, equipment, materials, vehicles, and technical instruments are fit-for-purpose, functional, calibrated, and equipped with appropriate protective measures to reduce or eliminate risks.
Perform other duties as required and/or assigned.

Qualifications

Experience in civil construction.
Fluency in Spanish and English is required.
Associate degree or equivalent related work experience of 4 years.
Knowledge of excavation and trenching.
Knowledge of safe work practices with reference to OSHA standards.
Preferred: OSHA Outreach Training Instructor (Construction) certification.
Preferred: Current or pursuing certifications such as Construction Health & Safety Technician (CHST) or Certified Utility Safety Professional (CUSP).
Knowledge in accident investigation following root cause analysis principles.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

This job operates in a field environment, requiring extended periods of bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting (up to 50 pounds), and working in inclement weather conditions. Clarity of vision, precise hand-eye coordination, and the ability to identify and distinguish colors are essential.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life insurance
401k plan
Employee Stock Purchase plan