Safety Specialist 1, Energy

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the development, review, updating, and communication of the Site Specific Safety Plan (SSSP) to everyone, including subcontractors.
• Collaborate with the craft daily in the field to encourage buy-in of the safety program and to support craft ownership.
• Exercise Stop Work Responsibility to ensure adherence to company policies, regulations, work plans, work packs, and detailed work plans.
• Plan, prioritize, and problem-solve with operations in the field daily based on leading indicator trends and upcoming work.
• Encourage, support, inspire, and advise staff and craft employees to execute the SSSP.
• Assist with maintaining project files in compliance with OSHA/MSHA regulations and company policies, including accident/injury files.
• Assist with first aid and maintain relationships with emergency medical services and clinics.
• Assist with KieTrac entry, incident investigations, and implementation of effective solutions.
• Complete a daily documented hazard inspection and assist operations, craft, and subcontractors with the implementation of corrective actions.
• Review work plans, work packs, and detailed work plans prior to the start of work.
• Assist and provide safety training on policies, procedures, OSHA/MSHA, NCCER, SIMS, orientation, and client-specific requirements.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• 0-2 years of construction safety experience
• First Aid CPR
• OSHA 30
• Working knowledge of computers and experience with Microsoft Word and Excel

Qualifications

• The ability to travel and relocate as required.
• A degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Safety, or a related field of study is preferred.
• Knowledge of construction safety, current Federal and OSHA requirements.
• Certification as a Safety Professional or Emergency Medical Technician is preferred.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Good attention to detail, with the ability to recognize discrepancies.
• Strong work ethic - Willing to do what it takes to get the job done.
• The ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Ability to freely access all points of a construction site in wide-ranging climates and environments.

Other Requirements

• Regular, reliable attendance.
• Work productively and meet deadlines timely.
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.
• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
• May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.