Safety Specialist

Description

• Conduct or facilitate safety training and education programs to supervisory and field employees through formal training classes, safety meetings, or other venues.
• Ensure tools, equipment, materials, vehicles, and technical instruments are fit-for-purpose, functional, calibrated, and the appropriate protective equipment, methods, guard, management systems are in place to reduce or eliminate the risk of employee injuries or illnesses.
• Assist local management in the investigation of safety-related damage incidents, employee injuries or occupational illnesses, and motor vehicle accidents to determine cause and contributing factors.
• Recommend safe work processes and demonstrate personal protective equipment safety features that will reduce employees' exposure to workplace and environmental hazards.
• Inspect workplace facilities, including tools, equipment, and machinery, to identify and correct deficiencies or potential hazards, and to ensure compliance to OSHA / DOT / MasTec USG safety and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• MUST have experience as a Electric Utility Lead Lineman, Electric Utility Foreman or other supervisory role within the Overhead/Underground Distribution industry.
• OSHA Outreach Training Instructor (Construction).
• Experience as a Lead Lineman, Foreman or other supervisory role within the Overhead or Underground Distribution industry.
• Current certifications or in pursuit of any of the following certifications: (1) Construction Health & Safety Technician (CHST) or (2) Certified Utility Safety Professional (CUSP).
• Current and valid state Drivers License.
• Associate degree, or equivalent related work experience of 4 years.
• Knowledge in accident investigation following root cause analysis principles.
• Knowledge of Underground and Overhead Distribution safe work practices with reference to OSHA standards.
• Bilingual; Fluent in Spanish (written/speaking).

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance