Sr. Utility Safety Specialist (2971)

EDG · Jackson, MS · 1 wk ago

Project ManagementOther

Champion safety in the field by observing, coaching and taking action to avert safety related incidents
Conduct field observations to assure compliance of OSHA regulations and Utility Company Safety rules
Conduct close call/good catch and ongoing accident investigations
Identify and address safety concerns and quality issues associated with the different parts of the project
Conduct site and field visits in accordance with each scope
Participate in design constructability reviews
Ensure that contractors are in compliance with Utility Company mandated safety training (Safety manual work procedures, Combination grounding-Transmission Lines, Substation De-Energized Work Plan)
Conduct Pre Construction/Safety Kickoff meetings to outline what is expected of contractors
Conduct safety stand downs as applicable regularly and immediately after safety concerns or issues are observed
Audit JSA/JHA’s, daily and as tasks change on the job
Set safe work expectations according to OSHA and Utility Company regulations in accordance with governance processes
Safety - Tailboard conference attendance/review, JSA development/review, observations/hazard analysis reviews
Monitor skills and abilities of contractors for task, mental and physical state, public exposure, accident/incident reporting
Identifies and addresses all project safety and environmental hazards and concerns

High School Diploma or the equivalent; Requires ten (10) years’ experience in a Safety Specialist or similar role with a minimum of five (5) years’ of that experience in the Electric Utility industry (Transmission or Distribution)
Must be knowledgeable and be able to interpret and cite OSHA regulations and provide guidance to construction crews and upper management on the proper application of these regulations in the workplace
COSS, CUSP-Certified Utility Safety certification preferred
OSHA 500 certification preferred

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