Safety Specialist (Transmission/Distribution)

About the role

The Transmission Safety Specialist will assist with safety audits, risk identification and management, incident reporting and investigation, inspections, and assessments. The role also involves record keeping, accident and incident investigations, and training functions.

Responsibilities

• Assist with performing safety audits for all divisions and all products.
• Risk identification and management, incident reporting and investigation.
• Conducts inspections and assessments.
• Record keeping and other general administrative duties.
• Perform accident and incident investigations and reporting as directed.
• Absorb and report on safety, environmental, and project rules.
• Document collection for driver qualification files.
• Assist in training functions.
• Provide input to management.
• Ensure that federal, state, company, and site-specific policies and procedures are enforced.
• Identify and suggest resolution of problems in a timely manner.
• Coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Perform monthly and quarterly inspections on tools and safety equipment.
• Communicate effectively in front of large groups.
• Positively influence change and operational discipline around all things HSE related.

Requirements

• Must have a minimum of 15 years of electric utility experience, focusing on Transmission.
• 3+ years’ experience in a Safety position in the T&D industry preferred or relevant mix of school and HSE field experience in associated construction industry.
• Basic computer skills particularly Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) for input and output of data.
• Effective communication skills, both oral and written.
• Strong knowledge of applicable OSHA standards.
• Extensive travel required.
• Post-offer drug/alcohol screen and physical evaluation.
• Applicant/employee must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of such individual or others in the workplace.
• Job site safety requirements as required by the client (long sleeves, steel/safety toe boots, etc.).
• Safety equipment as required by the client (hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, respirator, hearing protection, safety harness with lanyard, etc.).
• Valid driver’s license.

Preferred Requirements

• OSHA 510 & OSHA 500.
• Risk management degree or safety professional certification preferred.
• Instructor Trainer Certifications.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in a related field.

Skills

• Ability to identify and suggest resolution of problems in a timely manner.
• Ability to coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to communicate effectively in front of large groups.
• Positive influence change and operational discipline around all things HSE related.

Benefits

Competitive compensation paid weekly. Best-in-class medical, dental, vision, and LTD/STD coverage. 401(k) with company match, vested day-one. Employee Stock Purchase Plan [ESPP]. Tuition Reimbursement. Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, and Community Service Paid Time Off. Pet Coverage "For our Furry Friends". Legal Assistance Coverage. Award-winning safety programs. Overtime opportunities. Growth Opportunities. And more.