Safety Specialist I (Transmission and Distribution)

Description

• Conduct proactive behavior-based and quality-focused field safety observations and PPE hazard assessments
• Participate in project kick off and progress meetings
• Understand and comply with the Company’s Code of Business Conduct and Ethics and other industry-specific professional and ethical conduct standards.
• Follow-up with Operations organization to ensure completion of corrective actions for all accidents and incidents
• Support company safety committees by assisting in assessment of safety performance trends, implementing process, and tool improvements
• Coach and mentor project site personnel regarding safety practices and behaviors on an ongoing basis
• Partner with Safety, Safety Training & Operations teams to schedule or facilitate required employee trainings: New hire orientation, OSHA ETD Quarterly refresher training, Customer required training, Post-incident training as part of a Corrective Action Plan, and Participate in site-specific safety planning.
• Coordinate with Operations teams to create site-specific safety plans; actively participate in safety meetings to review job hazard analysis and hazard recognition tools
• Perform ongoing site visits to observe and document safety behaviors and work conditions to ensure a safety focus throughout all phases of electric construction projects
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations pertaining to environmental protection or occupational health and safety
• Conduct accident/injury investigations including root cause analyses
• Provide support to Operations organization for incident case management and documentation steps
• Supporting client-specific safety requirements programs and ensure alignment and compliance between client expectations, company rules, and applicable safety regulations

Requirements

• Previous lineman experience is a plus
• High school diploma or GED equivalent is required
• Minimum 2 years of experience in environmental, health, and safety (EHS) field roles is required
• Minimum 5 years of experience in environmental, health, and safety (EHS) field roles - required
• Must be a team player able to work with co-workers, different departments and outside contacts and maintain strong relationships
• Ability to travel for job site visits for extended periods of time
• Undergraduate degree in in Occupational Safety & Health Management, Ergonomics, Industrial Hygiene or related technical field preferred; combination of relevant experience and education considered in lieu of degree
• Ability to work independently
• Problem-solving and situation analysis skills
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with ability to influence behavior
• This position will travel throughout the state of Colorado daily, with occasional travel to areas like Salida, Alamosa, and Grand Junction . Safety Specialists are provided a company vehicle, gas card, and purchase card***
• Basic understanding of electric construction project management practices and procedures
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite programs, specifically Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Attentiveness to details
• Minimum of one (1) safety certification is preferred, examples include: Certified Safety and Health Official (CSHO) Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST) Safety Management Specialist (SMS), Specialist in Safety and Health (SSH), or Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
• Strong knowledge and understanding of OSHA and other industry-related safety regulations
• High school diploma or GED equivalent - required
• Undergraduate degree in Safety Management or related field preferred; combination of relevant experience and education considered in lieu of degree
• Regular and predictable attendance
• Organizational skills

Benefits

• Salary $85,000 -$115,000 / year
• Annual Paid Time Off starting at 15 days plus 10 paid Holidays (our Cultural Celebration Day is a floating holiday).
• Company-paid business travel accident insurance.
• Commensurate with experience, paid weekly. Posted salary ranges are made in good faith. MYR Group reserves the right to adjust ranges depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.
• Company-paid short and long-term disability, life, and accidental death & dismemberment.
• Various voluntary plans available including supplemental vision, accident and critical illness, ID theft, group legal, group auto & home, and additional voluntary life insurance plans for employee and dependents.
• Superior educational assistance program (support for educational costs, internal training, and more!).
• Comprehensive benefits package - Medical, Dental, Vision, Teledoc, Hearing, Prescriptions, Mental Health, Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), Short Term Disability, Retiree Coverage, and Life Insurance under LINECo - (Low deductibles and out-of-pocket maximums) - Fifteen Dollar weekly premium for employee or employee plus family coverage.
• Generous 401(k) Plan with 100% match up to 6%; immediate vesting, and Annual profit-sharing potential.
• ThrivePass Health & Wellness Reimbursement Program - Twelve hundred dollars annually for health and wellbeing-related purchases.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance