Safety Specialist

Description

• Assist the Operations team with incident case management and documentation processes.
• Lead investigations into accidents and injuries, including conducting root cause analyses.
• Execute proactive, behavior-based safety observations and hazard assessments focused on quality.
• Uphold the Company’s Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, as well as industry-specific standards of professional and ethical conduct.
• Work closely with Safety, Safety Training, and Operations teams to schedule and facilitate necessary employee training, including new hire orientation, OSHA ETD quarterly refresher courses, customer-required training, and post-incident training as part of corrective action plans.
• Support company safety committees by evaluating safety performance trends and recommending process and tool improvements.
• Ensure adherence to local, state, and federal occupational health and safety regulations.
• Support client-specific safety programs, ensuring alignment and compliance with client expectations, company policies, and relevant safety regulations.
• Follow up with the Operations team to ensure the implementation of corrective actions for all incidents.
• Collaborate with Operations teams to develop site-specific safety plans and actively engage in safety meetings to assess job hazard analyses and hazard recognition tools.
• Provide ongoing coaching and mentorship to project site personnel on safety practices and behaviors.
• Conduct regular site visits to monitor and document safety practices and working conditions, ensuring a strong safety culture throughout all phases of electrical construction projects.

Requirements

• Willingness to travel for job site visits for extended periods.
• Safety certification preferred, such as Certified Safety and Health Official (CSHO), Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST), Safety Management Specialist (SMS), Specialist in Safety and Health (SSH), Certified Utility Safety Professional (CUSP), or Certified Safety Professional (CSP).
• Solid knowledge of OSHA and other industry-related safety regulations.
• An undergraduate degree in Occupational Safety & Health Management, Ergonomics, Industrial Hygiene, or a related technical field is preferred; relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Basic understanding of electric construction project management practices and procedures.
• Keen attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Team player capable of collaborating with colleagues, various departments, and external contacts while maintaining strong relationships.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong writing skills, with the ability to produce clear and concise documentation.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively influence behavior.
• Valid driver’s license with a safe driving record.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in environmental, health, and safety (EHS) roles required.
• Strong problem-solving and situational analysis skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks effectively.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance