On-Site Safety Specialist, Energy Projects

Cupertino Electric, Inc.; Washington; Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Cupertino Electric, Inc. (CEI) is seeking a Safety Specialist - Energy to join the project safety team. This on-site role supports the project team by promoting an incident- and injury-free culture and ensuring compliance with applicable safety regulations.

Responsibilities include field safety walks, coaching on safe behaviors, participating in site orientations, and supporting investigations. OSHA 30 and other certifications are preferred; electrical safety experience is valued.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED required.
• OSHA 30 Construction required; CPR/FA Certified.
• STS and STSC certification preferred, along with other safety certifications desired.
• Experience: 0-2 years of construction safety experience (electrical safety preferred).

Responsibilities

• Assist in evaluation of the effectiveness of safety programs through daily field walks and log any observations in our leading indicator system.
• Support the Safety team in the execution of project-specific corrective action plans to address safety issues and concerns.
• Provide feedback to Safety leadership on observed needed areas for safety improvement and recognition.
• Assist in providing coaching to employees exhibiting unsafe behaviors and provide recognition for employees exhibiting safe behaviors.
• Assist with job site-specific safety orientations for new employees joining the project, as applicable.
• Assist with basic safety training, testing for all employees (HazCom, Fall Protection, Lockout/Tag-out, etc.).
• Support Project Leadership in the completion of incident investigations.
• Assist in facilitation of injury/illness cases.
• Raise any potential compliance risks to Safety leadership.
• Attend the assigned safety meetings each morning: Ensure that meetings are taking place daily.
• Evaluate the participation of the crew and/or whether the foreman gave them an opportunity to do so.
• Evaluate meetings and provide feedback to Safety leadership on effectiveness (to be relayed to Project leadership as needed).
• Evaluate or identify whether Foreman, GF and Superintendents are following the program elements for how we plan Safety for the project.

Skills

NFPA standards

NESC standards

Electrical safety

Microsoft Office

Bi-lingual

Stakeholder relations

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

OSHA 30 Construction

CPR/FA Certification

STS/STSC certification

Job description

Cupertino Electric, Inc. (CEI) is seeking a Safety Specialist - Energy to join the project safety team. This on-site role supports the project team by promoting an incident- and injury-free culture and ensuring compliance with applicable safety regulations.

Responsibilities include field safety walks, coaching on safe behaviors, participating in site orientations, and supporting investigations. OSHA 30 and other certifications are preferred; electrical safety experience is valued.