Safety Consultant

Safety ConsultantWEC Business Services LLC, a subsidiary of WEC Energy Group, is seeking a Safety Consultant in our West Allis, Wisconsin location. WEC Energy Group is one of the nation's largest electric generation and distribution and natural gas delivery and holding companies serving 4.7 million customers across the Midwest. We are committed to providing clean, reliable, and affordable energy in an environmentally sustainable manner. Customers are the heart of our business, and we work every day to help grow and support communities where we provide vital energy services. As a Fortune 500 company, we value and develop our employees who are making a difference in a mission that matters. We don't just offer a job; we provide fulfilling careers where safety and well-being are paramount. Join our team and experience first-hand our commitment to your success. We offer competitive pay and benefits to recognize your hard work and dedication. If you're talented, energetic and ready for a career with a future, we want you on our team. We are powered by a diverse and inclusive workforce fueled by the pride in what we do. If you're driven by the passion to change lives, this is the place for you.Job SummaryBuild working relationships with business unit leaders, focusing in the areas of Construction safety. Develops and delivers programs to train employees in the fundamentals of occupational safety. Interprets and facilitates implementation of policies and procedures relating to Construction occupational health and safety. Work closely with all levels of the organization as well as the contractors to ensure all work is performed to company safety standards, OSHA, and all workplace safety laws. This position is part of a job family (Associate Safety Consultant - Construction, Safety Consultant - Construction, Sr Safety Consultant - Construction) where experience will be the determining factor.Job ResponsibilitiesConduct Safety Initiatives: Collect, analyze, and interpret existing, new and emerging safety regulations to initiate and develop corporate compliance strategies. Collaborate with Senior/Principal Consultants, where appropriate. Develop (or facilitate diverse teams to develop) programs, policies and procedures and coordinate implementation to assure the health and safety of personnel while controlling company losses. Analyze contractor safety performance indicators to identify trends, improvement opportunities, or specific intervention needs, and provide consultation from an expert perspective to achieve effective solutions. Assure effective implementation of contractor safety programs through auditing, inquiry, observation, and networking, leveraging the best practices. Identify needs, develop and deliver fundamental, technical, or customized safety training programs tailored to various levels within the organization, utilizing outside resources where applicable. Participate, and/or consult on various corporate and business unit safety committees, task forces and/or safety meetings. Review contractor accident investigations and make recommendations to prevent new or recurring accidents. Acts as a source for safety equipment consultation and information for the BU. Provides current and past safety statistics relative to lagging (e.g., injury/illness or motor vehicle accidents) and leading indicator information.OtherEstablish and maintain good working relationships with employees, contractor personnel and project leaders. Serve on local safety committees while offering expert perspective on safety issues. Support diversity by actively seeking out and encouraging diversity in perspective and by establishing an environment of inclusion. May provide work direction to Safety Student and/or Associate Consultant(s) as needed.Minimum QualificationsThe Safety Consultant – Construction requires at least 3 to 5 years of experience providing safety services to large construction projects. Utility experience desired Associates degree in safety industrial hygiene or closely related degree. A combination of education, training/certification, and experience with large scale construction projects in lieu of education will be considered Experience in regulatory compliance, best practice, case management, and contractor oversight Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office Suite Uses appropriate interpersonal skills and communication methods to build constructive relationships with contractors, business units, and other stakeholders to meet shared goals and objectives. Key leadership competencies are making difficult decisions, relationship-building, influencing, fostering teamwork, knowledge of the business and sound judgment. Embraces the ideas of others, nurtures innovation and manages innovation to realityPay Range Minimum: $68,436.68 Pay Range Maximum: $135,761.08The pay range reflects the minimum and maximum for the position at the time of posting and may be modified in the future. The starting salary/pay within the pay range will be based on several factors, as applicable, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, shift, travel requirements, collective bargaining agreements, and business and organizational needs. At WEC Energy Group, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role.WEC Energy Group benefitsWe reserve the right to modify the application deadline or discontinue accepting applications for any position if deemed necessary. Learn more at Careers WEC Energy Group will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1 with OPT or CPT, H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire. WEC Energy Group and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers. As a result, all qualified applicants will receive equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected status. The Company also complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws that require it to take affirmative action. EEO/AA policies and statementsLocation: West Allis, WI, US, 53214 Company: WEC Energy Group (WEC) Req ID: 7477