Safety Specialist I or II (Transmission & Distribution)

Overview

Ensures safety compliance on electric construction sites, coordinating plans and training.

Key Responsibilities

• accident investigation
• site visits
• safety planning
• training coordination
• compliance audits
• incident management

Tasks

-Conduct accident/injury investigations including root cause analyses -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 -Understand and comply with the Company’s Code of Business Conduct and Ethics and other industry-specific professional and ethical conduct standards. -Coach and mentor project site personnel regarding safety practices and behaviors on an ongoing basis -Coordinate with Operations teams to create site-specific safety plans; actively participate in safety meetings to review job hazard analysis and hazard recognition tools -Follow-up with Operations organization to ensure completion of corrective actions for all accidents and incidents -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. -Support company safety committees by assisting in assessment of safety performance trends, implementing process, and tool improvements -Supporting client-specific safety requirements programs and ensure alignment and compliance between client expectations, company rules, and applicable safety regulations -Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations pertaining to environmental protection or occupational health and safety -Participate in project kick off and progress meetings -Provide support to Operations organization for incident case management and documentation steps -Conduct proactive behavior-based and quality-focused field safety observations and PPE hazard assessments

Requirements

• osha knowledge
• ehs experience
• safety certification
• ms office
• problem solving
• team player

What You Bring

-Basic understanding of electric construction project management practices and procedures -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) -Problem-solving and situation analysis skills -Minimum 2 years of experience in environmental, health, and safety (EHS) field roles is required -High school diploma or GED equivalent is required -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 -High school diploma or GED equivalent - required -Organizational skills -Attentiveness to details -Proficiency with MS Office Suite programs, specifically Word, Excel and PowerPoint -Must be a team player able to work with co-workers, different departments and outside contacts and maintain strong relationships -Ability to work independently -Minimum 5 years of experience in environmental, health, and safety (EHS) field roles - required -Strong knowledge and understanding of OSHA and other industry-related safety regulations -Ability to travel for job site visits for extended periods of time -Undergraduate degree in Safety Management or related field preferred; combination of relevant experience and education considered in lieu of degree -Effective verbal and written communication skills with ability to influence behavior -Regular and predictable attendance

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Benefits

-Superior educational assistance program (support for educational costs, internal training, and more!). -Generous 401(k) Plan with 100% match up to 6%; immediate vesting, and Annual profit-sharing potential. -Annual Paid Time Off starting at 15 days plus 10 paid Holidays (our Cultural Celebration Day is a floating holiday). -ThrivePass Health & Wellness Reimbursement Program - Twelve hundred dollars annually for health and wellbeing-related purchases. -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. -Company-paid business travel accident insurance. -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. -Salary Commensurate with experience, paid weekly. -Company-paid short and long-term disability, life, and accidental death & dismemberment.

About The L.E. Myers Co.

-Founded in 1891 by Lewis E. Myers—once working alongside Thomas Edison—the company began by electrifying South Chicago and has since powered a century of infrastructure. -Early adoption of helicopters for tower installation marked a significant advancement in infrastructure development. -Grew through wartime electrification, hydroelectric builds in the 1920s, and international training projects like teaching linemen in India during the 1950s. -Joined MYR Group in 1995, joining a national network and gaining the backing to tackle complex, high-voltage utility and clean energy programs. -Regularly handles utility-scale projects across the Midwest, Northeast, and Southeast—from 34.5 kV to 765 kV lines, substations, distribution systems, telecom, and storm restoration. -Technologically forward: early use of drones, specialized wire-pulling systems, and strategic innovation keep it at the cutting edge of electrical construction.

Sector Specialisms

Visa Sponsorship

-company does not sponsor work visas.

Security Clearance

-pre-employment screening may include background check and drug testing.