Project Safety Champion – SMS & Compliance

RES; Arizona; On-site; USD 79,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision

Health Savings Account with employer

401(k) plan with company match

PTO and holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

RES is a leading energy services company seeking a Project Safety Specialist to implement the RES Safety Management System on wind, solar, substation, transmission, or energy storage projects in the US or Canada.

The role focuses on coaching safety culture, delivering safety training, developing site-specific docs, and performing incident investigations while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and client expectations across multiple sites in the US and Canada.

Qualifications

• Highschool/GED is required.
• Associates degree in Environmental Health and Safety related field or two years of equivalent work or military experience is required.
• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health and Safety related field is preferred.
• Emergency Medical Technician certification is preferred.
• First Aid/CPR/AED certification is preferred.
• OSHA 30 certification is preferred.
• OSHA 510 certification is preferred.
• NFPA 70E/CSA Z462 certification is preferred.
• Less than 1 year of Energy/Utility Industry Safety experience is preferred.
• Less than 1 year of Construction Industry Safety experience is preferred.
• Ability to travel 75-100%.
• A valid driver's license is required.
• Basic knowledge of: ANSI/DOT/EPA/OSHA/NFPA/IEEE/CSA Regulations and Standards; Coaching, Mentoring, and Training; Confined Space; Electrical Safety; Fall Prevention/Climbing/Rescue Training; Hazard Identification and Assessment; Heavy Construction and Industrial; Incident Investigation; Incident/Inspection Management Software; Material Handling; Microsoft Office Applications; Mobile Equipment and Cranes; Power Generation – Collection, Distribution, Substation, and Transmission, Energy Storage Systems; Root Cause Analysis; Subcontractor Management; Technical Writing Skills; Trenching and Excavations; Work at Height.

Responsibilities

• Coaches safety culture through coaching, development, influence, and training.
• Acts as subject matter liaison for health and safety for the project team and client.
• Assists in the development and maintenance of site-specific documentation, including the Site Safety Plan, Site Rules, Emergency Response Plans, Job Hazard Analysis (JHA), and Site Orientation.
• Delivers training on Safety Initiatives, Site Orientation, Work Procedures, Work Instructions, Safety Management System (SMS), and regulatory requirements.
• Participates in safety-related discussions at POD Meetings, All Hands Meetings, Safety Committee Meetings, Staff Meetings, Kickoff/Preparatory, Tailgate Meetings, and Client/Owner Meetings.
• Inspects work areas to verify consistency with procedural, client, and regulatory requirements.
• Reinforces safe behaviors and identifies at-risk behaviors.
• Procures, distributes, and maintains safety-related materials and PPE for the project.
• Conducts Incident Investigations to determine Root Cause and recommend appropriate Corrective Actions.
• Develops Incident Reports to support findings from Incident Investigations.
• Drives implementation of proposed Corrective Actions to completion.
• Facilitates the company Drug and Alcohol Testing procedures.
• Supports injury management and emergency response efforts.
• Operates company vehicle safely to drive to various site locations.
• Attends work regularly and punctually, as scheduled or expected.
• Complies with Employee Handbook, Code of Conduct and Company Policies & Procedures.
• Supports implementation of Permit to Work processes.
• Supports the implementation of project safety incentive programs.
• Assist in the maintenance of incident data and safety metrics to compile reports.
• Monitors weather conditions and supports severe weather response.
• Performs ad hoc job-related duties/functions to support the Project Safety Manager I/II, and/or HSQE Department.

Skills

Coaching

Mentoring

Training

Travel readiness

Safety culture

Communication

Education

Highschool/GED

Associate degree in Environmental Health and Safety

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health and Safety

Tools

Incident Management Software

Microsoft Office Applications

Job description

RES is a leading energy services company seeking a Project Safety Specialist to implement the RES Safety Management System on wind, solar, substation, transmission, or energy storage projects in the US or Canada.

The role focuses on coaching safety culture, delivering safety training, developing site-specific docs, and performing incident investigations while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and client expectations across multiple sites in the US and Canada.