Safety Specialist - various locations

Responsibilities Overseeing safety program for direct hire craft and subcontractors Conduct site observations and manage mitigations and corrective actions associated with observation findings Develop project Emergency Action Plans and Job hazard Analysis Champion a strong safety culture through team commitment, continuous improvements and mentoring Develop, conduct and document training pertaining to construction activities. Conduct incident investigations Conduct safety inspections, observations, investigations and regulatory compliance for OSHA and DOT Prepare reports for management team reviews on observations pertaining to work activities, investigations, employee injuries/property/utility damage incidents. Keep detailed records of safety-related incidents and propose corrective actions Complete any safety pre-qualifications required by potential clients Communicate daily with craft senior personnel, superintendents on safety needs/requirements Collaborate with managers to monitor compliance and identify safety issues Intervene in unsafe activities or operations Liaise with and report to PGS Safety Director on OSH matters Other duties as assigned. Qualifications and Skills Proven experience as safety specialist in the power construction industry In-depth knowledge of OSH guidelines and practices Experience in reporting and developing policies OSHA 30 Training CUSP certification, or must be able to attain within 6 months of hire date Experience in implementing OSH training programs Proficient in MS Office Excellent communication and advisory skills Diligent with an analytical mind BSc/Ba in business administration, Safety or relevant field MVR qualifies individual to be an approved company driver 5 years of safety experience, detailed in job description CUSP or CHST certification (preferred) CPR/First Aid/AED Instructor (preferred) OSHA 500/501 Instructor (preferred) Working Conditions Office/Field 50% travel may be required Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as requested to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. PowerGrid Services is an equal opportunity employer. Equal Opportunity Employer, Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr PowerGrid Services, LLC