Safety Specialist Civil​/Substation

Required: ET&D or Civil Safety: 5-10 years

Key Duties:

• Advise on provisions to minimize safety risks
• Conduct safety inspections, observations, investigations and regulatory compliance for OSHA and DOT
• Communicate, coach and train crews on the current HSE work practices and rules, policies, and procedures.
• Prepare reports for management team reviews on observations pertaining to work activities, investigations, employee injuries/property/utility damage incidents.
• Keep detailed records of safety-related incidents and propose corrective actions
• Maintain Safety databases up to date with current information as clients require, including ISnet, Veriforce, and Avatta.
• Complete any safety pre-qualifications required by potential clients
• Communicate daily with Gridtech senior personnel and superintendents on safety needs/requirements
• Collaborate with managers to monitor compliance and identify safety issues
• Intervene in unsafe activities or operations
• Liaise with and report to PGS Safety Director on OSH matters
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills:

• Proven experience as a safety specialist in the power construction industry
• In-depth knowledge of OSH guidelines and practices
• Experience in reporting and developing policies
• OSHA 30 Training
• CUSP certification, or must be able to attain within 6 months of hire date
• Experience in implementing OSH training programs
• Proficient in MS Office
• Excellent communication and advisory skills
• Diligent with an analytical mind
• BSc/BA in business administration, Safety or relevant field
• MVR qualifies individual to be an approved company driver

Working Conditions:

• Office/Field 50% travel may be required

Note:

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as requested to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Grid Tech Power is an equal opportunity employer.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities