Specialist of Safety

Pay: $26.50 per hour with per diem. 1-year contract, onsite in Salt Lake City, UT.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with external and internal partners to resolve field safety issues and provide technical safety support and pipeline safety installation inspection.
• Inspect regional construction projects and pipe installations, shadow pre-construction activities, and work with contractor management/safety representatives to ensure safe work execution.
• Conduct regular audits to ensure compliance with Contractor Safety and Environmental expectations, aligned with the Contractor Safety and Environmental Manual.
• Participate in area safety assessments, inspections, observations, and quality reviews.
• Support construction and contractors in incident investigation requirements, including reporting, investigation, management committee reviews, and corrective action monitoring.
• Promote a positive health and safety culture and support construction personnel in implementing safety plans for projects/tasks.
• Work with Company Safety Advisors, Inspectors, and Superintendent of Construction to identify project risks.
• Monitor compliance of contractor safety plans and project-specific safety plans through on-site audits and documentation.
• Schedule regular audits with contractor personnel and on in-progress construction jobs.
• Mitigate on-site hazards and implement safe work practices in collaboration with Contractor Safety Leads.
• Reinforce safe work practices with team members and ensure adherence to project-specific safety plans, company policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Advise inspectors on contractor safety plans and company policies.
• Communicate safety objectives clearly to contractors' field staff.
• Verify adequacy and scheduling of project safety meetings.
• Ensure all safety plans and programs are implemented, reviewed, and updated according to regulatory or process/policy/equipment changes.

Qualifications

• OSHA 30-hour certification.
• Competent person (excavation) certification from an accredited learning organization.
• First Aid/CPR trained and qualified.
• Five (5) years of relevant Health & Safety work experience OR a degree in safety and three (3) years of relevant Health & Safety work experience.
• Computer literate with good verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to work independently in a fast-paced setting.
• Experience using defined processes for managing Health & Safety risks.
• Energy industry experience.

Desired Qualifications

• HAZWOPER Certified.
• Pipeline and/or facilities construction experience.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Bend, stoop, and crawl.
• Ascend and descend ladders.
• Able to wear a respirator and obtain a Physician Written Opinion for respirator use.
• Stand for extended periods of time.
• Work in inclement weather (hot, cold, rain).
• Valid Driver’s License.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and income protection benefits.
• 401(k) savings plan.
• Paid vacations for qualifying positions.