Sr. Utility Safety Specialist

Location: Jackson. Employment Type: Casual Part-Time. Department: Electric Grid Services. Industry: Electric Utilities.

About the role

This position provides safety services and expertise for projects on Transmission and Distribution Systems within the Electric Utility Industry. Experience working in and around electric utility substations is an important aspect of this position and should be emphasized in replying to this job posting. This position implements and coordinates programs to reduce or eliminate occupational injuries, illnesses, and financial losses. The ability to influence others about the importance of safety by using your passion, knowledge and skills will be key to being successful in this position.

Responsibilities

• 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