Senior Safety Specialist

Company: Entergy Job Title: Sr. Safety Specialist Work Place Flexibility: Onsite Legal Entity: Entergy Services, LLC Job Summary/Purpose All members of Entergy’s safety function will be expected to own safety, work to prevent incidents and seek to improve with the understanding that zero harm is possible. This position is tasked with examining the workplace/worksite for environmental or physical factors that could affect employee and/or contract partner health, safety, comfort, and performance. Ensuring the workplace/worksite is as safe as possible accomplished through conducting risk assessments, safety analyses, job site reviews, and coaching. The senior and lead safety specialists will be expected to show leadership and mentorship capabilities with Entergy’s employees and contract partners. Job Duties/Responsibilities Collaborate with key stakeholders to ensure effective implementation of safety programs in accordance with management system elements. Conduct training as necessary to ensure applicable rules, procedures, and expectations are understood. Conduct engagements and observations with employees and contract partners providing immediate coaching on safe and unsafe conditions observed. Lead, plan and schedule field and site inspections, document deficiencies, and develop sustainable solutions to prevent repeat findings. Lead the incident investigation process including root cause analysis and identification of corrective actions. Set and reinforce safe work expectations in accordance with applicable laws, rules, procedures, and expectations. Review safety related data and metrics to identify trends and recommend corrective actions to address any issues identified. Stop work if there is any unsafe condition. Provide mentoring to other safety professionals. Take an active role in the planning of upcoming work to help identify potential safety issues and solutions. Minimum Requirements Safety Specialist Senior: Bachelor Preferred Safety Specialist Lead: Bachelor Preferred Safety Specialist Senior: 6-10 years industry experience with a minimum of 3 year in safety Safety Specialist Lead: 10+ years industry experience with a minimum of 4 years in safety Minimum knowledge, skills, and abilities Working knowledge of construction and general industry safety regulations. Ability to observe and engage with employees and contract partners. Investigation/RCA with tools such as TapRoot, Cause Mapping, Fishbone, Five whys, etc. Skilled in analyzing and interpreting data to identify trends. Ability to interact with customers and members of the public in a pleasant and tactful manner. Ability to manage multiple activities and changing priorities. Strong oral and written communication skills. Excellent organizational skills. Ability to work irregular hours and out of town assignments as required. Safety Specialist Senior: Required: ASP/CUSP/OSHA500 or equivalent Safety Specialist Lead: Required: ASP/CSP/SMS/CUSP/CIH or equivalent Primary Location: Louisiana - WestwegoLouisiana : Westwego Job Function : Field & Skilled Trade FLSA Status : Professional Relocation Option: Union description/code : NON BARGAINING UNIT Number of Openings : 1 Req ID: 123705 Travel Percentage : Up to 25% An Equal Opportunity Employer, Minority/Female/Disability/Vets. Please click here to view the EEO page, or see statements below. EEO Statement: The Entergy System of Companies provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. The Entergy System of Companies complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. The Entergy System of Companies expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of the Entergy System of Company employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated. Accessibility: Entergy provides reasonable accommodations for online applicants. Requests for a reasonable accommodation may be made orally or in writing by an applicant, employee, or third party on his or her behalf. If you are an individual with a disability and you are in need of an accommodation for the recruiting process please click here and provide your name, contact number, the accommodation requested and the requisition number that you are requesting the accommodation for. Employee Services will contact you regarding your request. Additional Responsibilities: As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties. The non-confidential portions of the affirmative action program for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans shall be available for inspection upon request by any employee or applicant for employment. Please View email address on click.appcast.io to schedule a time to review the affirmative action plan during regular office hours. WORKING CONDITIONS: As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties. #J-18808-Ljbffr