Safety Specialist - Energy

About the role

The Safety Specialist II plays a vital role in supporting the Project Team in developing and sustaining an Incident and Injury Free Culture (IIFC). The role will help to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local safety regulations. The Safety Specialist II will provide technical support and assistance to the Project Team such as collaborating 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

• Support Crew Foreman/General Foremen with quality safety planning.
• Aid in evaluating the effectiveness of safety programs through daily field walks and log any observations in our leading indicator system.
• Meet regularly with field personnel and assist in the development of project-specific corrective action plans to address safety issues and concerns.
• Provide regular feedback to project leadership in a constructive manner on needed areas for safety improvement and recognition.
• Coach employees exhibiting unsafe behaviors and provide recognition for employees exhibiting safe behaviors.
• Aid in the delivery of job site-specific safety orientations for new employees joining the project, as applicable.
• Aid and co-facilitate basic safety training, testing for all employees (HazCom, Fall Protection, Lockout/Tag-out, etc.).
• Support Project Leadership in the completion of incident investigations.
• Facilitate all injury/illness cases.
• Perform periodic evaluations of power tools and equipment (i.e. scissor lifts, forklifts, fall protection, laser levelers, etc.) to ensure equipment is being maintained in good working order, as applicable.
• Aid in monitoring and evaluating CEI/Subcontractor compliance with applicable rules and regulations, and project safety requirements and raise any potential compliance risks to Safety leadership.
• Support Project Leadership in the development and execution of weekly toolbox safety meetings.
• Attend the assigned safety meetings each morning: Ensure that meetings are taking place daily, audit for continuity of topics to be discussed, evaluate the participation of the crew and/or whether the foreman gave them an opportunity to do so, evaluate meetings and provide feedback to Project Leadership on effectiveness, evaluate the effectiveness of the Flex & Stretch Program, or identify whether Foreman, GF and Superintendents are following the program elements for how we plan Safety for the project.

Requirements

Understanding of electrical industry consensus standards such as NFPA, NESC, ASTM, and ANSI.

Experience with union workforce desired.

Ability to work with greater independence once provided sufficient direction and training.

Ability to develop solid relationships with key stakeholders.

Good organization and communication skills.

Proficient in using a computer and Microsoft Office (e.g., Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.).

Bi-lingual desired.

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: One (1) to three (3) years of construction safety experience (electrical safety experience preferred).
• Driving Record: Valid state-issued driver’s license and satisfactory driving record.