Safety Specialist - various locations

PowerGrid Services is seeking an experienced Safety Specialist with a focus on ET&D or Civil Safety.

Responsibilities

• Oversee safety program for direct hire craft and subcontractors
• Conduct site observations and manage mitigations and corrective actions associated with observation findings
• Develop project Emergency Action Plans and Job Hazard Analysis
• Champion a strong safety culture through team commitment, continuous improvements, and mentoring
• Develop, conduct, and document training pertaining to construction activities
• Conduct incident investigations
• Conduct safety inspections, observations, investigations, and regulatory compliance for OSHA and DOT
• Prepare reports for management team reviews on observations pertaining to work activities, investigations, employee injuries, property, and utility damage incidents
• Enforce OSH (Occupational Safety & Health) policies (e.g., accident reporting process)
• Coordinate drug screening (randoms (DOT & non-DOT), post-accident, reasonable suspicion)
• Keep detailed records of safety-related incidents and propose corrective actions
• Complete any safety pre-qualifications required by potential clients
• Communicate daily with craft senior personnel and superintendents on safety needs/requirements
• Collaborate with managers to monitor compliance and identify safety issues
• Intervene in unsafe activities or operations
• Liaise with and report to PGS Safety Director on OSH matters
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• 5 years of experience in ET&D or Civil Safety
• Proven experience as a safety specialist in the power construction industry
• In-depth knowledge of OSH guidelines and practices
• Experience in reporting and developing policies
• OSHA 30 Training
• CUSP certification, or ability to attain within 6 months of hire date
• Experience in implementing OSH training programs
• Proficiency in MS Office
• Excellent communication and advisory skills
• Analytical mind with a diligent approach
• BSc/BA in business administration, Safety, or relevant field
• MVR qualifies individual to be an approved company driver
• Pass pre-employment drug screen

Working Conditions

• Office/Field environment
• 50% travel may be required