Safety Specialist

Description

• Participate in pre-bid and pre-construction phases of projects, focusing on safe work practices and equipment needed to successfully complete the scope of work.
• Work in conjunction with the various Area Managers to effectively promote safety ownership to field management.
• Provide training and education of staff in safety philosophies and safe work practices.
• Assist in any other functions required by Corporate or Regional management.
• Perform weekly, monthly and quarterly safety visits /inspection in accord with East Region Safety Action Plan.
• Track and verify that corrective actions are completed in a timely manner. Review all incident reports to ensure corrective actions are completed. Take a pro-active role in investigating all OSHA recordables and High Loss Potential incidents.
• Deploy oversight processes which ensure the integrity of safety inspecting, training and reporting procedures.
• Provide assistance and technical expertise in implementation of all areas of the safety program.
• Provide training and mentorship on Daily Job Brief meetings and paperwork.
• Interface with Customers and vendors on safety related issues.
• Lead development of Activity Hazard Analysis, Daily Job Briefings, Work Site Observation Reports and Safety Action Plans.

Requirements

• Willingness and ability to travel occasionally
• Bachelor’s degree, accompanied by a CUSP certification (preferred)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience in power distribution is preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in safety-related staff and/or management roles
• Relevant safety certifications preferred, such as ASP, CSP, CHST, CUSA, OSHA 510, OSHA 500, etc.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance