Safety Specialist II
Huen Electric
Ensures safety compliance and leads safety initiatives on electric construction projects.
16 days ago ago
$95,000 - $110,000
Intermediate (4-7 years)
Full Time
East Syracuse, NY
Field
Company Size
239 Employees
Service Specialisms
Electrical Contracting
Design-Build
Project Management
Engineering Services
Construction Services
Sector Specialisms
Commercial
Industrial
Clean Energy
Prefabrication
Technology
Design-Build
Infrastructure
Role
What you would be doing
incident investigation
safety planning
site visits
compliance management
training coordination
mentoring
- Conduct accident/injury investigations including root cause analyses
- Partner with Operations leadership to create site-specific safety plans; actively participate in safety meetings to review job hazard analysis and hazard recognition tools
- Coach and mentor project site personnel regarding safety practices and behaviors on an ongoing basis
- Participate in site-specific safety planning
- Support company safety committees with assessment of safety performance trends, implementing process, and tool improvements
- Participate in safety department meetings and action planning to provide technical expertise regarding safety and training topics
- Complete final review incident case management and documentation
- Understand and comply with the Company’s Code of Business Conduct and Ethics and other industry-specific professional and ethical conduct standards
- Conduct proactive behavior-based and quality-focused field safety observations and PPE hazard assessments
- 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
- Provide support to Operations organization for incident case management and documentation steps
- Coordinate with Safety, Safety Training & Operations teams to schedule or facilitate required employee trainings
- Coordinate safety department meetings and action planning to provide technical expertise regarding safety and training topics
- Follow-up with Operations organization to ensure completion of corrective actions for all accidents and incidents
- Support 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
- Provide mentoring and coaching to lower level Safety personnel
- Participate in project kick off and progress meetings
What you bring
safety degree
ms office
5+ years
osha
safety cert
problem solving
- 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
- Thorough understanding of construction project management practices and procedures
- Advanced proficiency with MS Office Suite programs, specifically Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Ability to work independently
- Minimum 5 years of experience in environmental, health, and safety (EHS) field roles - required
- Ability to travel for job site visits for extended periods of time
- Excellent problem-solving and situation analysis skills
- Regular and predictable attendance
- OSHA ETD Quarterly refresher training
- Organizational skills
- Effective verbal and written communication skills with ability to influence behavior
- Post-incident training as part of a Corrective Action Plan
- Documented experience with OSHA recordkeeping, reporting and Method of Procedure (MOP) writing
- 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)
- High school diploma or GED equivalent - required
- Must be a team player with proven ability to work with co-workers, different departments and outside contacts and maintain strong relationships
- Strong knowledge and understanding of OSHA and other industry-related safety regulations
- Advanced knowledge of local, federal and state regulations pertaining to environmental protection or occupational health and safety
- New hire orientation
- Company-paid short and long-term disability, life, and accidental death & dismemberment.
- 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.
- Superior educational assistance program (support for educational costs, internal training, and more!).
- 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.
- Annual Paid Time Off starting at 15 days plus 10 paid Holidays (our Cultural Celebration Day is a floating holiday).
- Employee Assistance Plan (EAP).
- Medical, Vision, Dental, Regenexx, Hearing Care, Teledoc, Mental Health, Prescriptions (Low deductibles and out-of-pocket maximums).
- Salary $95,000-$110,000 / year
- ThrivePass Health & Wellness Reimbursement Program - Twelve hundred dollars annually for health and wellbeing-related purchases.
- Generous 401(k) Plan with 50% match up to 3%; and Annual profit-sharing potential.
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship- myr group does not sponsor work visa applicants.
- pre-employment screening may include background check and drug testing.
Company
Overview
1983
Year Founded
Year the company was established in Broadview, Illinois.
$47.1M
Acquisition Value
Amount paid when the company joined MYR Group in 2018.
- Grew from local roots into a multi-state electrical construction specialist.
- After decades carving a niche in high-stakes commercial and industrial builds.
- Backed by MYR’s national reach and resources, tackles projects ranging from high-rise offices to VA hospitals and solar facilities.
- Their scope spans electrical infrastructure development, prefabrication, design-assist services and low-voltage/data installations.
- Typical projects include Veteran Affairs medical centers, major hospitality venues like Navy Pier renovations, and large-scale solar plants.
- Known for taking on complex, integrated work, blending engineering, construction and communications tech into cohesive solutions.
- Operating across Illinois, New York and New Jersey, their footprint reflects both regional focus and national capability.
- With a track record of thriving under challenge, their narrative is one of steady evolution and standout technical resilience.
- Integrity and transparency in everything we do.
- Commitment to quality and safety in all aspects of our operations.
- Continuous improvement and innovation.
- Customer-centric approach with a focus on value-driven solutions.
- Collaboration and teamwork within our organization and with our partners.
- Accountability at all levels for performance and results.
2050
Net Zero Target Year
The company is aiming to achieve net zero emissions by 2050 through comprehensive strategies and initiatives.
- Committed to reducing carbon emissions and environmental impact.
- Investing in energy-efficient technologies and practices.
- Regularly measuring and reporting sustainability metrics.
- Focused on reducing waste through smarter resource management.
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