Safety Specialist I

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.
• 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
• Coordinate with Operations teams to create site-specific safety plans; actively participate in safety meetings to review job hazard analysis and hazard recognition tools
• 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

• High school diploma or GED equivalent is required
• Minimum 2 years of experience in environmental, health, and safety (EHS) field roles is 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
• Ability to work independently
• Problem-solving and situation analysis skills
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with ability to influence behavior
• 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
• 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

• Company-paid life and accidental death & dismemberment.
• Dental - 100% employer-paid premium.
• 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.
• Medical, Basic Vision, Hearing, Regenexx, Teledoc, Mental Health (Low deductibles and out-of-pocket maximums) - Fifteen Dollar weekly premium for employee or employee plus family coverage.
• Supplemental vision available.
• Paid time off starting at 5 days annually plus 10 paid Holidays (our Cultural Celebration Day is a floating holiday).
• Salary $68,000 - $80,000 / year
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP).
• Generous 401(k) Plan with 100% company match up to 6%.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance