Safety Specialist

Safety Specialist

Are you interested in being part of an innovative team that supports Westinghouse's mission to provide clean energy solutions? At WECTEC Staffing Services, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Westinghouse Electric Company LLC, we recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset and we seek to identify, attract and recruit the most qualified talent while recognizing and encouraging the value of diversity in the global workplace.

About the role:

Safety Specialist 12 Months Salt Lake City, UT

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with external partners and internal partners to address and resolve field safety issues while providing technical safety support and pipeline safety installation inspection tasks on a needed basis.
• Inspect area/regional construction projects and pipe installations, shadow pre-construction activities when applicable, damage prevention and work with contractor management/safety representatives in safe work execution.
• Conduct regular audits to support accurate compliance with Contractor Safety and Environmental expectations, according to the Contractor Safety and Environmental Manual.
• Conduct and/or participate in area safety assessments, inspections, observations, and quality reviews.
• Support the construction arm and contractors in the completion of incident investigation requirements to include incident reporting, investigation, management committee reviews, corrective action monitoring.
• You will use your knowledge to promote a positive health and safety culture in the workplace and will provide support to construction personnel in the implementation of safety plans for individual projects and tasks.

The supervisor frequently directs this position, the supervisor reviews work on a frequent basis, and you will frequently consult with the supervisor for Company or departmental vision clarifications. You will collaborate with other staff in basic and intermediate functions of the specialty.

Tasks may Include:

• Work with the Company Safety Advisors, Company Inspectors and Superintendent of Construction to identify project risks.
• Monitor compliance of the contractor safety plan and project specific safety plan by performing and documenting on-site audits.
• Schedule regular audits with Contractor personnel and on in-progress construction jobs.
• Work with Contractor Safety Lead to avoid on-site hazards and implement safe work practices.
• Work with team members to strengthen safe work practices.
• Support and ensure the Contractor follows the requirements of the project-specific safety plan and all company policies and regulatory requirements while working with them.
• Advise inspectors regarding the contractor safety plan and company policies.
• Communicate Safety goals to Contractors field staff.
• Verify project safety meetings are adequate and held as scheduled.
• Ensure all safety plans and programs are updated according to changes in regulations or policy.

Qualifications:

Minimum qualifications include:

• OSHA 30 hour Competent person (excavation) from an accredited learning organization
• First Aid / CPR trained and qualified
• 5 years Health & Safety work experience OR degree in safety and three (3) years of relevant Health & Safety work experience dependently in a setting
• Experience using defined processes for managing Health & Safety risks
• Energy industry experience
• HAZWOPER Certified
• Pipeline or facilities construction experience
• Valid Drivers License

Our Safety Pledge to You:

If you are as committed to your success as we are committed to your safety, then this is the position for you! For us, our guiding principle has always been and will continue to be the safety of our people. It's that simple!

Why WECTEC Staffing Services?

WECTEC Staffing Services delivers customer-focused solutions, offering everything from high-volume, cost-effective staffing to specialized niche roles, while maintaining best-in-class service. Our employees bring expertise across technical and corporate functions, supporting international contracts in over five countries. We invite you to explore opportunities within our distinguished global talent network. WECTEC Staffing Services offers competitive pay to all of our employees. Additionally, most positions qualify for benefits including the following:

• Comprehensive Health and Income Protection Benefits
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Paid Vacations for Qualifying Positions

We are committed to transparency and equity in all our people practices. The base salary range for this position, which is dependent upon experience, qualifications and skills, is estimated to be $25 - $30.