HSE Specialist nex (Substation)

Energy Erectors, Inc. (EEI) tackles terrain, technology, and timelines to construct transmission line projects up to 500 kV and has over 30 years of experience building substations and switchyards. With integrated in-house construction, engineering, procurement, and commissioning capabilities, EEI delivers world-class solutions to complex power transmission and distribution projects. Areas of expertise include GIS and VAR compensators. EEI’s mission is to safely deliver the highest quality work, exceed client expectations, and maintain a reputation for integrity.

Energy Erectors is a purpose-driven company where team members can make an impact, grow, and thrive. Our inclusive culture empowers employees with training, tools, and opportunities to follow their curiosity and ambitions. Everyone has an equal chance to advance and is supported, respected, and challenged to be their best. EEI is a proud subsidiary of MasTec (NYSE: MTZ), a Fortune 500 company and a leading contractor in the power delivery sector. Certified as a minority-controlled company by the National Minority Suppliers Development Council (NMSDC), our diversity of people and ideas strengthens innovation.

About the role

The HSE (Safety) Specialist acts as the front-line safety professional conducting safety inspections, observations, investigations, safety training, and regulatory compliance for OSHA, DOT, and EPA. The specialist anticipates and predicts hazards, identifies risks in systems, equipment, facilities, and work procedures, and evaluates the probability and severity of potential incidents. They provide advice on compliance with safety, health, and environmental laws, codes, regulations, and company requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice and counseling about regulatory compliance with safety, health, and environmental laws, codes, regulations, standards, and company requirements.
• Inspect workplace facilities, tools, equipment, and machinery to identify and correct deficiencies or potential hazards, ensuring compliance with OSHA, DOT, and MasTec Utility Services safety requirements.
• Assist local management in investigating safety-related damage 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, safety meetings, or other venues.
• Recommend safe work processes and demonstrate personal protective equipment (PPE) safety features to reduce employee 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 injury risks.
• Perform other duties as required or assigned.

Requirements

• Experience in civil construction.
• Fluency in both Spanish and English (required).
• Associate degree or equivalent related work experience of 4 years.
• Knowledge of excavation and trenching experience.
• Knowledge of safe work practices with reference to OSHA standards.

Preferred Qualifications

• OSHA Outreach Training Instructor (Construction) certification.
• Current or in-progress certifications: Construction Health & Safety Technician (CHST) or Certified Utility Safety Professional (CUSP).
• Knowledge of accident investigation following root cause analysis principles.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

This role operates in a field environment and routinely requires extended periods of bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting in awkward positions, standing, and twisting. Work may occur in inclement weather conditions, including extreme heat, cold, rain, ice, snow, and wind. The position is physically active, requiring the ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds. Must have clarity of vision at varying distances, precise hand-eye coordination, and the ability to identify and distinguish colors.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Disability and life insurance.
• 401k plan.
• Employee Stock Purchase plan.