Safety Watcher | Totowa, NJ/Northern NJ

About the role

The Safety Watcher plays a critical role in maintaining a safe work environment on construction and modification projects within energized substations and switchyards. This position provides continuous site observation, identifies potential hazards, and helps ensure work is performed safely and in accordance with established safety procedures and project requirements. The Safety Watcher serves as an important set of eyes on the jobsite, helping protect employees, equipment, and critical electrical infrastructure while work is being performed around energized systems.

Overview: HazTek Safety Management is a full-service, objective safety partner, founded in 1997. The health, safety and well-being of employees and companies is our highest priority. We offer full-time employment, stability, competitive benefits, professional development, travel, diverse safety experiences, management support and the added benefit of working with a network of over 275 full-time HazTek safety professionals. At HazTek, We Stand Together for Safety.

Responsibilities

• Provide safety coverage at assigned active construction sites.
• Conduct routine visual observations of personnel, work activities, and site conditions.
• Identify unsafe conditions, behaviors, practices, or activities.
• Promptly communicate identified safety concerns to the appropriate personnel.
• Intervene when appropriate to prevent or address unsafe activities.
• Exercise Stop the Job authority when an identified condition warrants immediate intervention.
• Support contractors and project personnel in maintaining a safe work environment.
• Monitor site activities for compliance with applicable site safety requirements.
• Maintain a visible and active safety presence at assigned sites.
• Verify required identification, safety, security, and access badges for personnel working at the site.
• Request contractor personnel to produce ISNetworld (ISN) badges upon mobilization, during tailboards and similar meetings, and as necessary throughout site activities.
• Scan ISN badges using the ISN mobile application to verify badge validity and applicable worker qualifications.
• Request and verify applicable PSE&G Background Check Verification Cards (BCVCs).
• Coordinate with contractors, project teams, safety teams, and security personnel to resolve credentialing issues.
• Escort personnel when required while credentialing or access issues are being resolved.
• Escalate unresolved credentialing or authorization concerns.
• Take appropriate action when unsafe conditions or activities are observed.
• Communicate safety concerns clearly and promptly.
• Stop work when conditions present an unacceptable safety or security concern, consistent with applicable procedures and authority.
• Notify the appropriate contractor, project, or safety representative of significant safety concerns.
• Assist in resolving identified safety issues before work resumes when appropriate.
• Maintain effective communication with contractor personnel and project representatives.
• Coordinate with applicable safety and project teams regarding site conditions and concerns.
• Participate in tailboards, meetings, and other site activities as appropriate.
• Maintain professional and respectful relationships with site personnel.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma, or equivalent
• Two years of full-time and consistent work experience

Preferred Education and Experience:

• OSHA 30 Hour Construction or General Industry