Safety Specialist

Overview

Senior safety professional overseeing safety programs, audits, training across projects.

Key Responsibilities

• safety audits
• risk assessment
• incident investigation
• safety training
• safety systems
• safety coaching

Tasks

The Safety Specialist III is a senior-level safety professional responsible for supporting, developing, and implementing comprehensive safety and health programs across multiple projects, facilities, or regions. This role provides subject matter expertise in occupational health and safety regulations, company safety policies, and industry best practices to ensure a safe working environment and compliance with federal, state, and local safety standards. Working with minimal supervision, the Safety Specialist III leads safety audits, conducts risk assessments, investigates incidents, and partners with operational teams to drive continuous improvement in safety culture and performance. This position serves as a mentor and technical resource to junior safety staff and project leadership and plays a critical role in fostering proactive safety behavior and promoting accountability at all levels of the organization. -Communicate and make appropriate recommendations to line management for process improvements or corrective actions -Proactively assess the “safety climate’ via observations, audit trend analysis, investigation of key learnings, etc. -Acts as a “safety” motivator for management and employees alike, ensuring safety remains an active part of the work and the culture at Henkels & McCoy West, LLC -Provides specific safety training, education, and related programs for operations management to use and implement while completing work -Travel (100%) to multiple projects throughout California, as assigned to provide support to Operations -Implement the Safety Systems for new project start-ups -Provides “safety” subject matter expertise, ensuring the most relevant and effective safety practices are used and implemented while delivering work at Henkels & McCoy West, LLC -To provide operations management with effective safety coaching, counseling, and advice, ensuring Henkels & McCoy West, LLC operations management delivers a safe and efficient work environment for all employees, customers, and the public

Requirements

• osha
• ansi
• bachelor's
• cusp
• 5+ years
• leadership

What You Bring

-Ability to work effectively, professionally, and respectfully in a team-based environment as a team leader and team member and to promote respectful interaction with others with whom the position interacts -Knowledge of applicable ANSI, EPA, DOT, and OSHA Standards (29 CFR 1910.268) and other applicable standards -Bachelor’s Degree in an Occupational Safety and Health discipline (e.g., OS&H Management, Industrial Hygiene, Ergonomics, Human Factors, or another applicable technical field – chemistry, biology, engineering, physiology) or equivalent and relevant professional safety experience -Ability to lead task teams and interact effectively with diverse people from various functions, levels, and backgrounds -Ability to lead organizational changes to continuously improve OS&H work processes, systems, and programs and to attain organizational goals and objectives for OS&H performance and compliance -Effective oral presentation, report writing, and other written communication skills -An active CUSP with ET&D endorsement is preferred -5 Years’ experience in Safety and Occupational Health disciplines – professional certifications will be considered of substituting for experience requirements (Power Distribution / Transmission; Construction Industry preferred

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Benefits

H&M West is a purpose-driven company. Our core values guide our strategy, performance, and culture. We believe in maintaining an environment where team members can make an impact, grow, and thrive. A place where they find meaning and purpose in doing the important work of ensuring communities have the vital energy, light, and communications to prosper. Our culture is inclusive and welcoming. Our teams are empowered with abundant training, tools, and opportunities to follow their curiosity and ambitions. Everyone has an equal chance to advance. Everyone is supported, respected, and challenged to be their best. We’re always looking for talented and dedicated people to join us and love where they work. $79,700 - $119,500/Annually, DOE -401(k) Plan -Employee Stock Purchase Plan -Voluntary Life Insurance -Voluntary Short Term & Long-Term Disability -Paid time off -Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance

About Henkels & Mccoy West

-Founded as the Western expansion of a utility infrastructure contractor, establishing a niche in the Western U.S. -Specializes in power, gas pipeline, and communications network infrastructure tailored for Western terrains. -Operates under MasTec’s umbrella after a recent acquisition, enhancing its contractor capabilities. -Deploys expert crews for energized and de-energized distribution and transmission projects across the region. -Takes on large utility-scale substation and pipeline jobs for major power and gas providers. -Provides advanced project management and engineering to large government, commercial, and industrial clients. -Evolved from tree-trimming roots to building major infrastructure like power substations and long-haul pipelines.

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