Safety Specialist I

Safety Specialists work closely with field staff, clients and subcontractors, all levels of management, and personnel from external organizations during all phases of electric construction projects. This is a location-based position encompassing worksites throughout the assigned project area and requires varying amounts of travel.

About the Company

Since 1912, Sturgeon Electric Company, Inc. (Sturgeon Electric) – a subsidiary of MYR Group Inc. – has provided complex, large-scale electrical construction services for clients throughout the western United States. As a full-service electrical provider, Sturgeon Electric offers industry-leading electrical transmission, commercial and industrial, and renewable energy services through its two divisions: powerline construction and commercial/industrial electrical construction.

Sturgeon Electric’s Transmission and Distribution (T&D) construction division provides a full range of capabilities related to transmission, distribution, substation, and clean energy construction.

Responsibilities

• Perform ongoing site visits to observe and document safety behaviors and work conditions to ensure a safety focus throughout all phases of electric construction projects
• Coordinate with Operations teams to create site-specific safety plans; actively participate in safety meetings to review job hazard analysis and hazard recognition tools
• Participate in project kick-off and progress meetings
• Support client-specific safety requirements programs and ensure alignment and compliance between client expectations, company rules, and applicable safety regulations
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations pertaining to environmental protection or occupational health and safety
• Coach and mentor project site personnel regarding safety practices and behaviors on an ongoing basis
• Conduct proactive behavior-based and quality-focused field safety observations and PPE hazard assessments
• Partner with Safety, Safety Training & Operations teams to schedule or facilitate required employee trainings: New hire orientation, OSHA ETD Quarterly refresher training, Customer required training, Post-incident training as part of a Corrective Action Plan, and participate in site-specific safety planning
• Conduct accident/injury investigations including root cause analyses
• Provide support to Operations organization for incident case management and documentation steps
• Follow-up with Operations organization to ensure completion of corrective actions for all accidents and incidents
• Support company safety committees by assisting in assessment of safety performance trends, implementing process, and tool improvements
• Regular and predictable attendance
• Understand and comply with the Company’s Code of Business Conduct and Ethics and other industry-specific professional and ethical conduct standards
• Other duties as assigned

Essential functions of this position are to be performed at a Company-designated office or field location.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in environmental, health, and safety (EHS) field roles is required
• High school diploma or GED equivalent is required
• Minimum of one (1) safety certification is preferred, examples include: Certified Safety and Health Official (CSHO), Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST), Safety Management Specialist (SMS), Specialist in Safety and Health (SSH), or Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
• Undergraduate degree in Safety Management or related field preferred; combination of relevant experience and education considered in lieu of degree

Skills

• Problem-solving and situation analysis skills
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite programs, specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with ability to influence behavior
• Strong knowledge and understanding of OSHA and other industry-related safety regulations
• Must be a team player able to work with co-workers, different departments, and outside contacts while maintaining strong relationships
• Attentiveness to details
• Organizational skills
• Ability to work independently
• Basic understanding of electric construction project management practices and procedures
• Ability to travel for job site visits for extended periods of time

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Teledoc, Hearing, Prescriptions, Mental Health, Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), Short Term Disability, Retiree Coverage, and Life Insurance under LINECo (Low deductibles and out-of-pocket maximums) – $15 weekly premium for employee or employee plus family coverage
• ThrivePass Health & Wellness Reimbursement Program – $1,200 annually for health and wellbeing-related purchases
• Annual Paid Time Off starting at 15 days plus 10 paid Holidays (including a floating Cultural Celebration Day)
• Generous 401(k) Plan with 100% match up to 6%; immediate vesting, and annual profit-sharing potential
• Superior educational assistance program (support for educational costs, internal training, and more)
• Company-paid short and long-term disability, life, and accidental death & dismemberment
• Company-paid business travel accident insurance
• Various voluntary plans available including supplemental vision, accident and critical illness, ID theft, group legal, group auto & home, and additional voluntary life insurance plans for employee and dependents

Pay

Salary $78,000-$115,000 / year, paid weekly.