Safety Consultant - Construction

WEC Business Services LLC, a subsidiary of WEC Energy Group, is seeking a Safety Consultant - Construction in West Allis, Wisconsin.

About Us

WEC Energy Group is one of the nation’s largest electric generation and distribution and natural gas delivery holding companies serving 4.7 million customers across the Midwest. We are committed to providing clean, reliable, and affordable energy in an environmentally sustainable manner. Customers are the heart of our business, and we work every day to help grow and support communities where we provide vital energy services. As a Fortune 500 company, we value and develop our employees who are making a difference in a mission that matters. We offer fulfilling careers where safety and well-being are paramount, powered by a diverse and inclusive workforce fueled by the pride in what we do.

About the Role

Build working relationships with business unit leaders, focusing on Construction safety. This position is part of a job family (Associate Safety Consultant - Construction, Safety Consultant - Construction, Sr Safety Consultant - Construction) where experience will be the determining factor.

Responsibilities

• Collect, analyze, and interpret existing, new, and emerging safety regulations to initiate and develop corporate compliance strategies.
• Collaborate with Senior/Principal Consultants, where appropriate.
• Develop (or facilitate diverse teams to develop) programs, policies, and procedures and coordinate implementation to assure the health and safety of personnel while controlling company losses.
• Analyze contractor safety performance indicators to identify trends, improvement opportunities, or specific intervention needs, and provide consultation from an expert perspective to achieve effective solutions.
• Assure effective implementation of contractor safety programs through auditing, inquiry, observation, and networking, leveraging best practices.
• Identify needs, develop, and deliver fundamental, technical, or customized safety training programs tailored to various levels within the organization, utilizing outside resources where applicable.
• Participate and/or consult on various corporate and business unit safety committees, task forces, and/or safety meetings.
• Review contractor accident investigations and make recommendations to prevent new or recurring accidents.
• Act as a source for safety equipment consultation and information for the business unit.
• Provide current and past safety statistics relative to lagging (e.g., injury/illness or motor vehicle accidents) and leading indicator information.
• Establish and maintain good working relationships with employees, contractor personnel, and project leaders.
• Serve on local safety committees while offering an expert perspective on safety issues.
• Support diversity by actively seeking out and encouraging diversity in perspective and by establishing an environment of inclusion.
• May provide work direction to Safety Student and/or Associate Consultant(s) as needed.

Requirements

• At least 3 to 5 years of experience providing safety services to large construction projects.
• Utility experience desired.
• Associate's degree in safety, industrial hygiene, or a closely related field. A combination of education, training/certification, and experience with large-scale construction projects in lieu of education will be considered.
• Experience in regulatory compliance, best practices, case management, and contractor oversight.
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Uses appropriate interpersonal skills and communication methods to build constructive relationships with contractors, business units, and other stakeholders to meet shared goals and objectives.

Qualifications

• Key leadership competencies include making difficult decisions, relationship-building, influencing, fostering teamwork, knowledge of the business, and sound judgment.
• Embraces the ideas of others, nurtures innovation, and manages innovation to reality.

Pay

Pay Range Minimum: $68,436.68
Pay Range Maximum: $135,761.08

The pay range reflects the minimum and maximum for the position at the time of posting and may be modified in the future. The starting salary/pay within the pay range will be based on several factors, including relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, shift, travel requirements, collective bargaining agreements, and business and organizational needs.