Safety Specialist II - SR

Job Title

Safety Specialist II ‑ Sr

Primary location:
French Camp, Mississippi.

Travel required:

25–50 % of the time.

All members of Entergy’s safety function will be expected to own safety, work to prevent incidents and seek to improve with the understanding that zero harm is possible. This position is tasked with examining the workplace/worksite for environmental or physical factors that could affect employee and/or contract partner health, safety, comfort, and performance. Ensuring the workplace/worksite is as safe as possible is accomplished through conducting risk assessments, safety analyses, job site reviews, and coaching.

The senior and lead safety specialists will be expected to show leadership and mentorship capabilitiesgy’s employees and contract partners.

• Collaborate with key stakeholders to ensure effective implementation of safety programs in accordance with management system elements.
• Conduct training as necessary to ensure applicable rules, procedures, and expectations are understood.
• Conduct engagements and observations with employees and contract partners providing immediate coaching on safe and unsafe conditions observed.
• Lead, plan and schedule field and site inspections, document deficiencies, and develop sustainable solutions to prevent repeat findings.
• Lead the incident investigation process including root cause analysis and identification of corrective actions.
• Set and reinforce safe work expectations in accordance with applicable laws, rules, procedures, and expectations.
• Review safety related data and metrics to identify trends and recommend corrective actions to address any issues identified.
• Stop work if there is any unsafe condition.
• Take an active role in the planning of upcoming work to help identify potential safety issues and solutions.

• Education
  :
  Safety Specialist II – Any level degree preferred;
  Safety Specialist III – Any level degree preferred;
  Safety Specialist Senior – Bachelor preferred.
• Experience
  :
  Safety Specialist II – 2–4 years industry and/or safety experience preferred;
  Safety Specialist III – 4–6 years industry and/or safety experience preferred;
  Safety Specialist Senior – 6–10 years industry experience with a minimum of 3 years in safety.
• Knowledge,
  
  Skills and Abilities
  
  :
  Working knowledge of construction and general industry safety regulations;
  Ability to observe and engage with employees and contract partners;
  Investigation/RCA with tools such as Tap Root, Cause Mapping, Fishbone, Five whys, etc.;
  Skilled in analyzing and interpreting data to identify trends;
  Ability to interact with customers and members of the public in a pleasant and tactful manner;
  Ability to manage multiple activities and changing priorities;
  Strong oral and written communication skills;
  Excellent organizational skills;
  Ability to work irregular hours and out of town assignments as required.

• Safety Specialist II (Preferred): COSS/CHST/OHST or equivalent.
• Safety Specialist III (Required): COSM/CHST/OHST or equivalent.
• Safety Specialist Senior (Required): ASP/CUSP/OSHA 500 or equivalent.
• Pre‑employment and random drug testing is mandatory for this safety‑sensitive position.

An Equal Opportunity Employer, Minority/Female/Disability/Vets. The Entergy System of Companies provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, or status as a protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

The Entergy System of Companies expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment. Improper interference with the ability of the Entergy System of Company employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.