Field Safety Specialist

About MGE

MGE Underground is a rapidly growing utility infrastructure contractor serving utility companies from our Paso Robles headquarters and regional hubs throughout California. Our mission is to support our clients’ expanding utility and infrastructure requirements by positioning MGE as the leading provider of innovative construction solutions at the best value.

Our Core Values (

Safety | Continuous Development | Respect | Integrity | Performance | Trust | Fun

How You Can Make an Impact

As the Field Safety Specialist, you will be responsible for providing support to the MGE Underground’s Civil Construction, Supervisors, Foremen and Crew Members. The Field Safety Specialist works to detect, prevent, and mitigate safety risks. Provides subject matter expertise on field observations and provides consultation and guidance on corrective actions. Communicates safety trends and recommends corrective actions. Serves as a resource for the development, implementation, and sustainability of company safety initiatives. This position may/will require travel up to 75% between our central and valley regions.

How You Will Contribute

• Read for incident investigations.

• Conduct Loss Prevention Observations (LPOs).

• Investigate safety incidents which result in employee injury, work procedure error, and damage to company and third-party property.

• Assist in the coaching, mentoring and implementation of the HS&E programs in the field.

• Regularly review and be familiar with all applicable legislation, standards, and company policies, to ensure compliance.

• Inform the Safety Manager of any new or conflictive legislative matters that could impact the company.

• Assist in developing a Safety Management Plan (SMP) for the company to ensure a safe work environment for all company employees, contractors, visitors and community.

• Regularly audit the SMP for compliance and update to ensure the alignment with company’s goals and safety standards.

• Provide direction, support and resource to Civil Construction Managers, Supervisors, and Foremen.

• Ensure that all incidents are reported immediately to the Safety Manager and/or Safety Director.

• Participate and assist the Supervisors, Foremen and Safety Director in the investigation of incidents to determine root cause, and corrective actions when necessary.

• Ensure incident corrective actions are followed up on and completed.

• Ensure injured workers are offered modified duties and formal documentation has been completed. Monitor and follow-up on modified workers in the field.

• Review safety obligations of the clients and ensure they are carried out as per the terms of the agreement, and communicated to the Project Managers, Supervisors, Foremen and Crews Members.

• Prepare for and participate in safety audits.

• Communicate, coach and assist the civil construction staff to ensure that all safety expectations are understood and met.

• Communicate safety trends and recommend safety corrective actions.

• Perform other job-related duties as required.

What You Bring to the Table

• Knowledge of safe work practices. 

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications.

• Excellent investigation and analytical skills.

• Understand and follow all applicable safety regulations.

• Understand and carry out oral and written directions.

• Ability to operate a computer/tablet/mobile devices as necessary to perform job duties.

• Ability to work independently in the absence of supervision.

• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

• Ability to demonstrate the application of risk assessment to company operations and activities.

• Ability to learn all department policies and procedures.

• Ability to work safely in a variety of weather conditions.

• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

• Ability to travel and stay overnight as required; an average of 2 nights may be expected.

Your Prior Experience

• Required: High School Diploma or GED

• 5 years of experience in civil construction

• 4-7 years in safety and construction industry experience

• Valid Class C Driver’s License with a clean driving record

• Desired: Occupational Health and Safety Degree, Diploma or Certificate or CRSP would be an asset

• National Construction Safety Officer Certificate

Our Competitive Package

Pay: $48.00 - $51.00 per hour

This pay range is our competitive compensation at the time of this job posting. Your pay will be determined based on experience, education, skills, and applicable knowledge.

Above and Beyond Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.

• 401K 

• Vacation accruals for all non-exempt employees in addition to ten paid company holidays.

• Multiple monitors, standing desks, and other ergonomic equipment to match your work style.

• Monthly birthday celebrations, team lunches, company-wide employee recognition events, and other employee engagement opportunities.

• Employer-sponsored learning/career development opportunities and conferences/seminars.

• Employee Assistance Program: no-cost counseling, legal consultation, financial consultation, ID recovery, emotional well-being resources, dependent care resources, and crisis consultation.

Additional Information

Job Type: Full-Time, On-Site

Affirmative Action/EEO

MGE Underground is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on any protected characteristics.

Pre-Employment and Physical Requirements

Successful applicants must pass a drug screen and background check before beginning employment. Job may require:

• Employee is frequently required to walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, and talk or hear. The employee is often required to stand and walk for prolonged periods of time; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

• Employee must be able to lift up to 50 pounds individually, push, pull or carry objects, use abdominal and lower back muscles to provide support over time without fatigue and to effectively jump, sprint or throw an object.

• Must be able to bend, stretch, push, pull, and move as needed to reach, clean, and service machinery.

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Must be able to visually inspect machines.

• Employee may be required to drive a motor vehicle and travel to various locations.

Other Duties

Your duties and responsibilities may change at any time, with or without notice, based on the company’s needs.

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