Safety & Health Specialist

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Responsibilities include: Participate in company new-hire and Safety & Health orientation. Learn Windsor Electric safety policies, procedures, and expectations. Become familiar with electrical construction operations and common construction hazards. Accompany experienced Safety Department personnel during project visits. Observe project safety inspections and learn how hazards are recognized and documented. Assist with maintaining training records and safety documentation. Assist with toolbox talks and other safety communications. Learn proper use, inspection, and limitations of personal protective equipment. Develop familiarity with applicable OSHA construction requirements. Learn hazard recognition associated with: Electrical work Fall protection Ladders and scaffolds Hand and power tools Aerial lifts Material handling Excavations Confined spaces Hazard communication Personal protective equipment Housekeeping Energized electrical work Participate in jobsite safety meetings. Assist with Job Hazard Analyses/Job Safety Analyses and pre-task safety planning. Learn appropriate methods for communicating safety concerns with employees and supervision. Participate in Safety Department training and continuing education. These areas closely mirror the initial training subjects already identified in Windsor's existing Safety Education and Training program. Education and Development Expectations The employee will be expected to actively participate in a structured professional development program. Development may include company-selected courses and industry-recognized training such as: Initial Development OSHA 10-Hour Construction First Aid / CPR / AED Hazard Communication PPE Fall Protection Ladder and Scaffold Safety Electrical Hazard Awareness Intermediate Development OSHA 30-Hour Construction Competent Person training applicable to assigned responsibilities Excavation and Trenching Confined Space Aerial Lift / MEWP Incident Investigation Job Hazard Analysis NFPA 70E electrical safety training Advanced Professional Development Minimum Qualifications Entry Level High school diploma or GED. Interest in developing a career in construction Safety & Health. Willingness to work in an active construction environment. Willingness to participate in ongoing education and professional development. Ability to communicate respectfully and professionally with employees and supervision. Basic computer skills. Ability to maintain organized records. Ability to follow established company procedures. Willingness to learn electrical construction operations. Dependable and willing to accept increasing responsibility as competency develops. Previous professional safety experience is preferred but is not required for the developmental position. Preferred Qualifications Any of the following would be beneficial but should not necessarily prevent an otherwise strong developmental candidate from being considered: Construction experience Electrical construction experience OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 First Aid/CPR/AED certification Safety-related coursework Associate's degree in Occupational Safety & Health, Construction Management, or a related discipline Key Characteristics for Success The individual should demonstrate: Genuine interest in worker safety and health Strong willingness to learn Personal accountability Professionalism Good communication skills Attention to detail Organizational ability Confidence to speak up when unsafe conditions are observed Ability to accept coaching and constructive feedback Respect for field employees and supervision Desire for continued education Ability to grow into increasingly independent responsibilities #J-18808-Ljbffr American Society of Safety Professionals