Safety Specialist - Energy

Reports to Manager, Project Safety. Location: Arlington, OR (Oregon/Washington). This position primarily involves working on-site at the project location or in office; travel frequency and duration vary by role and project timeline.

Pay

Salary range: $33.00/hour to $45.00/hour. Final starting pay varies based on market location, job-related knowledge, skills, education, and experience. The company provides a competitive compensation package alongside a robust benefits program.

Company Overview

Since 1954, Cupertino Electric, Inc. (CEI) has been powered by people who’ve built a reputation for delivering high-profile, complex projects. Real, tangible things that alter the landscape and improve lives. And we've done it with integrity for more than 70 years. We’re problem solvers and innovation seekers. We’re team players and safety fanatics. And we're proud to be part of Quanta Services (PWR:NYSE), North America's largest employer of skilled craft labor. Because what we do is important, but how we do it is everything.

Safety is one of our core values at CEI. Our dedicated Safety Department takes a proactive approach, fostering a team-driven culture where every employee is empowered to prioritize safety in every task. We believe in continuous improvement, open communication, and a shared commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy work environment.

About the Role

The Safety Specialist supports the Project Team in developing and sustaining an Incident and Injury Free Culture (IIFC). The Safety Specialist will help to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local safety regulations and aid Safety and Project leadership to develop and maintain a strong Project Safety Roadmap. This position will report to the assigned Project Safety Manager, Senior Project Safety Manager, or Area Safety Manager.

Responsibilities

• Assist in evaluation of the effectiveness of safety programs through daily field walks and log any observations in our leading indicator system.
• Support the Safety team in the execution of project-specific corrective action plans to address safety issues and concerns.
• Provide feedback to Safety leadership on observed needed areas for safety improvement and recognition.
• Assist in providing coaching to employees exhibiting unsafe behaviors and provide recognition for employees exhibiting safe behaviors.
• Assist with job site-specific safety orientations for new employees joining the project, as applicable.
• Assist with basic safety training, testing for all employees (HazCom, Fall Protection, Lockout/Tag-out, etc.).
• Support Project Leadership in the completion of incident investigations.
• Assist in facilitation of injury/illness cases. Raise any potential compliance risks to Safety leadership.
• Attend the assigned safety meetings each morning: ensure meetings are taking place daily; evaluate the participation of the crew and/or whether the foreman gave them an opportunity to do so; evaluate meetings and provide feedback to Safety leadership on effectiveness (to be relayed to Project leadership as needed); evaluate or identify whether Foreman, GF and Superintendents are following the program elements for how we plan Safety for the project.

Qualifications

• Understanding of electrical industry consensus standards such as NFPA, NESC, ASTM, and ANSI.
• Experience with union workforce desired.
• Ability to develop solid relationships with key stakeholders.
• Strong organization and communication skills.
• Proficient in using a computer and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.).
• Bi-lingual desired.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• OSHA 30 Construction required.
• CPR/FA Certified (Trainer Preferred).
• STS and STSC certification preferred, along with other safety certifications desired.
• 0-2 years of construction safety experience (electrical safety experience preferred);