Sr. Safety Specialist - Westwego, LA

Job Summary/Purpose

All members of Entergy’s safety function will be expected to own safety, work to prevent incidents and seek to improve with the understanding that zero harm is possible. This position is tasked with examining the workplace/worksite for environmental or physical factors that could affect employee and/or contract partner health, safety, comfort, and performance. Ensuring the workplace/worksite is as safe as possible accomplished through conducting risk assessments, safety analyses, job site reviews, and coaching.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Collaborate with key stakeholders to ensure effective implementation of safety programs in accordance with management system elements.
• Conduct training as necessary to ensure applicable rules, procedures, and expectations are understood.
• Conduct engagements and observations with employees and contract partners providing immediate coaching on safe and unsafe conditions observed.
• Lead, plan and schedule field and site inspections, document deficiencies, and develop sustainable solutions to prevent repeat findings.
• Lead the incident investigation process including root cause analysis and identification of corrective actions.
• Set and reinforce safe work expectations in accordance with applicable laws, rules, procedures, and expectations.
• Review safety related data and metrics to identify trends and recommend corrective actions to address any issues identified.
• Stop work if there is any unsafe condition.
• Provide mentoring to other safety professionals.
• Take an active role in the planning of upcoming work to help identify potential safety issues and solutions.

Minimum Education Required

High School/GED

Minimum Experience

• Safety Specialist Senior: 6-10 years industry experience with a minimum of 3 years in safety
• Safety Specialist Lead: 10+ years industry experience with a minimum of 4 years in safety

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Working knowledge of construction and general industry safety regulations.
• Ability to observe and engage with employees and contract partners.
• Investigation/RCA with tools such as TapRoot, Cause Mapping, Fishbone, Five whys, etc.
• Skilled in analyzing and interpreting data to identify trends.
• Ability to interact with customers and members of the public in a pleasant and tactful manner.
• Ability to manage multiple activities and changing priorities.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to work irregular hours and out of town assignments as required.

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

• Any Certificates, Licenses, Etc.
  • Safety Specialist Senior: Required: ASP/CUSP/OSHA500 or equivalent
  • Safety Specialist Lead Required: ASP/CSP/SMS/CUSP/CIH or equivalent

Primary Location

Location: Louisiana-Westwego

Job Function

Field & Skilled Trade

FLSA Status

Professional

Relocation Option

Union description/code: NON BARGAINING UNIT

Number of Openings

1

Travel Percentage

Up to 25%

City

Westwego

State

Louisiana

Job Code

Manufacturing

Affiliate Sponsor

Entergy