Safety Consultant

Board of Certified Safety Professionals; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

WEC Energy Group seeks a Safety Consultant - Construction for their Chicago location. The role involves daily travel within Chicago to support field construction operations and ensure safety standards are met.

Responsibilities include developing safety programs, interpreting policies, and collaborating with business units and contractors to maintain OSHA and company safety compliance.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Safety, Industrial Hygiene or related field.
• 3–5 years of safety experience on large construction projects.
• Experience in regulatory compliance and contractor oversight.

Responsibilities

• Collect, analyze, and interpret existing, new and emerging safety regulations to inform strategies.
• Develop programs, policies and procedures and coordinate implementation for safety of personnel.
• Analyze contractor safety performance and provide expert consultation to improve outcomes.
• Audit, inquire, observe, and network to ensure contractor safety program effectiveness.
• Identify training needs and deliver safety programs for various levels within the organization.

Skills

Construction safety

Regulatory compliance

Contractor oversight

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Education

Associate degree in Safety/Industrial Hygiene

Tools

MS Office

Job description

WEC Business Services LLC, a subsidiary of WEC Energy Group, is seeking a Safety Consultant in our Chicago, Illinois location.

About Us

WEC Energy Group is one of the nation’s largest electric generation and distribution and natural gas delivery holding companies serving 4.7 million customers across the Midwest. We are committed to providing clean, reliable, and affordable energy in an environmentally sustainable manner. Customers are the heart of our business, and we work every day to help grow and support communities where we provide vital energy services.

As a Fortune 500 company, we value and develop our employees who are making a difference in a mission that matters. We don’t just offer a job; we provide fulfilling careers where safety and well-being are paramount. Join our team and experience first‑hand our commitment to your success. We offer competitive pay and benefits to recognize your hard work and dedication.

If you’re talented, energetic and ready for a career with a future, we want you on our team. We are powered by a diverse and inclusive workforce fueled by the pride in what we do. If you're driven by the passion to change lives, this is the place for you.

Job Summary

People Gas is looking for their next salaried, internal Safety Consultant to support the field construction operations. This role will have daily travel within the city of Chicago.

Build working relationships with business unit leaders, focusing in the areas of Construction safety. Develops and delivers programs to train employees in the fundamentals of occupational safety. Interprets and facilitates implementation of policies and procedures relating to Construction occupational health and safety. Work closely with all levels of the organization as well as the contractors to ensure all work is performed to company safety standards, OSHA, and all workplace safety laws.

The Safety Consultant - Construction is part of a job family (Associate Safety Consultant - Construction, Safety Consultant - Construction, Sr Safety Consultant - Construction) and experience will be the determining factor.

Job Responsibilities

Conduct Safety Initiatives:

• Collect, analyze, and interpret existing, new and emerging safety regulations to initiate and develop corporate compliance strategies. Collaborate with Senior/Principal Consultants, where appropriate.
• Develop (or facilitate diverse teams to develop) programs, policies and procedures and coordinate implementation to assure the health and safety of personnel while controlling company losses.
• Analyze contractor safety performance indicators to identify trends, improvement opportunities, or specific intervention needs, and provide consultation from an expert perspective to achieve effective solutions.
• Assure effective implementation of contractor safety programs through auditing, inquiry, observation, and networking, leveraging the best practices.
• Identify needs, develop and deliver fundamental, technical, or customized safety training programs tailored to various levels within the organization, utilizing outside resources where applicable.
• Participate, and/or consult on various corporate and business unit safety committees, task forces and/or safety meetings.
• Review contractor accident investigations and make recommendations to prevent new or recurring accidents.
• Acts as a source for safety equipment consultation and information for the BU.
• Provides current and past safety statistics relative to lagging (e.g., injury/illness or motor vehicle accidents) and leading indicator information.

Other:

• Establish and maintain good working relationships with employees, contractor personnel and project leaders.
• Serve on local safety committees while offering expert perspective on safety issues.
• Support diversity by actively seeking out and encouraging diversity in perspective and by establishing an environment of inclusion.
• May provide work direction to Safety Student and/or Associate Consultant(s) as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Safety, Industrial Hygiene or closely related discipline; A combination of education, training/certification, and experience with large scale construction projects in lieu of education will be considered
• The Safety Consultant – Construction requires at least 3 to 5 years of experience providing safety services to large construction projects. Utility experience desired
• Experience in regulatory compliance, best practice, case management, and contractor oversight
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office Suite
• Uses appropriate interpersonal skills and communication methods to build constructive relationships with contractors, business units, and other stakeholders to meet shared goals and objectives
• Key leadership competencies are making difficult decisions, relationship‑building, influencing, fostering teamwork, knowledge of the business and sound judgment
• Embraces the ideas of others, nurtures innovation and manages innovation to reality