Safety Specialist - Energy

Location: Quincy, WA | Moses Lake, WA | Reports to: Manager, Project Safety | Pay: $33.00–$45.00/hour | On-site with variable travel

About the Company

Since 1954, Cupertino Electric, Inc. (CEI) has delivered high-profile, complex projects with integrity. As part of Quanta Services (NYSE: PWR), North America's largest employer of skilled craft labor, CEI is powered by problem solvers and innovation seekers who prioritize safety as a core value. The dedicated Safety Department takes a proactive, team-driven approach, fostering a culture where every employee is empowered to prioritize safety in every task through continuous improvement and open communication.

About the Role

The Safety Specialist supports the Project Team in developing and sustaining an Incident and Injury Free Culture (IIFC). This position ensures compliance with federal, state, and local safety regulations and aids Safety and Project leadership in developing and maintaining a strong Project Safety Roadmap. The Specialist reports to the assigned Project Safety Manager, Senior Project Safety Manager, or Area Safety Manager.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate effectiveness of safety programs through daily field walks and log observations in the leading indicator system
• Support execution of project-specific corrective action plans to address safety issues and concerns
• Provide feedback to Safety leadership on observed areas for safety improvement and recognition
• Coach employees exhibiting unsafe behaviors and recognize employees exhibiting safe behaviors
• Assist with job site-specific safety orientations for new employees
• Assist with basic safety training and testing for all employees (HazCom, Fall Protection, Lockout/Tag-out, etc.)
• Support Project Leadership in completion of incident investigations
• Assist in facilitation of injury/illness cases and raise potential compliance risks to Safety leadership
• Attend assigned daily safety meetings: ensure meetings occur daily, evaluate crew participation and foreman effectiveness, provide feedback to Safety leadership, and evaluate whether Foremen, General Foremen, and Superintendents follow program elements for project safety planning

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED required
• Licensure/Certifications: OSHA 30 Construction required; CPR/FA Certified (Trainer preferred); STS and STSC certification preferred, along with other safety certifications desired
• Experience: 0–2 years of construction safety experience (electrical safety experience preferred); relevant/related experience considered
• Driving Record: Valid state-issued driver's license and satisfactory driving record
• Authorization: Must be authorized to work in the United States; position not eligible for sponsorship

Preferred Skills & Attributes

• Understanding of electrical industry consensus standards (NFPA, NESC, ASTM, ANSI)
• Experience with union workforce
• Ability to develop solid relationships with key stakeholders
• Strong organization and communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)
• Bi-lingual desired

Work Environment

• Physical demands: standing, walking, sitting, climbing, typing, carrying, pushing, bending; occasional work at heights, in confined spaces, and lifting up to 40 pounds
• Settings: indoor office and outdoor construction job sites; environmental conditions vary
• Driving: must be physically able to drive with valid license and no restrictions; work site can be expansive, requiring travel via buggy, car, or truck throughout the site