Safety Advisor – Power & Utilities

About the role

Safety Management Group (SMG) passionately provides expert staff, training, technology, and resources to equip clients with the ability to protect people successfully, property, and the environment. Our services continually grow, and our team innovates in honor of our commitment to our associates, clients, and our community. SMG seeks a Safety Advisor near Big Spring, TX – Power & Utilities in the West Texas territory. The key functions of a Safety Advisor are to prioritize safety, prioritize the client's needs, work well in a team setting, be self-managed, and be flexible when it comes to change. The Associate in this role will work in a utility construction environment. Our clients trust that our team will do what we say we will. They know to expect nothing less than the highest ethical standards from SMG because we always do what is right. We are committed fully to our associates, our clients, and our communities.

Responsibilities

• Contractor safety management program implementation
• Complete quality safety observations and document findings with a focus on leading indicators
• Establish, build, and maintain effective relationships with appropriate stakeholders
• Provide safety leadership for grid enhancement projects
• Verify compliance with safety policies and procedures as required by law and the owner
• Work to ensure safety requirements are clear to contractors
• Represent the utility client in meetings
• Prepare reports in a clear and concise manner
• Reinforce safety culture with field crews
• Adhere to internal standards, policies, and procedures

Requirements

• A college degree in a safety-related field is preferred
• 3+ years' utility safety management-related experience required
• Be able to work outdoors in all reasonable conditions
• Proficient in effective email correspondence, electronic document development, creating safety-related communications (bulletins, alerts, etc.), navigating new computer software and applications
• Ability to multitask and manage multiple competing priorities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work in a collaborative team setting
• Ability to lead meetings and initiatives to drive results

Preferred Experience

• Transmission & distribution, vegetation management, underground distribution, and network
• Demonstrated knowledge of safety rules and regulations at all levels of government, including federal, state, and local
• CUSP required; in lieu of CUSP, ASP or CSP will be considered with appropriate utility experience

Physical Demands

• Moving about long distances
• Ascending/descending stairs and ladders
• Remaining in a stationary position for a prolonged period of time
• Working in extreme weather (hot and cold environments)
• Being exposed to loud noises
• Wearing personal protective gear correctly

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Paid holidays
• Life and disability insurance
• Additional supplemental products

Pay

• Premium Pay eligible after 40 billable hours per week at a 1.35 multiplier
• Per Diem: $200/day for non-local candidates only
• Road Warrior Benefit (monthly)
• Annual pay/merit review and increase