Safety Officers

We Energies; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

WEC Energy Group is seeking a qualified Safety Consultant - Construction to lead safety initiatives for large-scale construction projects. You will collect and interpret safety regulations, develop corporate compliance strategies, and advise on contractor safety performance across business units.

Role requires 3–5 years of experience in construction safety, strong communication skills, and the ability to train diverse teams while promoting an inclusive safety culture.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Safety, Industrial Hygiene or closely related discipline; a combination of education, training/certification, and experience will be considered.
• 3–5 years of experience providing safety services to large construction projects.
• Experience in regulatory compliance, best practice, case management, and contractor oversight.
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to build constructive relationships with contractors, business units and other stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Collect, analyze, and interpret existing, new and emerging safety regulations to initiate and develop corporate compliance strategies.
• Analyze contractor safety performance indicators to identify trends, improvement opportunities, or specific intervention needs, and provide consultation.
• Assure effective implementation of contractor safety programs through auditing, inquiry, observation, and networking.
• Identify needs, develop and deliver safety training programs tailored to various levels within the organization.
• Participate in safety committees, task forces and safety meetings.
• Review contractor accident investigations and recommend preventive measures.
• Act as a source for safety equipment consultation and information for the BU.
• Provide current and past safety statistics relative to lagging indicators and maintain relationships with personnel.
• Serve on local safety committees and support diversity and inclusion.
• May provide work direction to Safety Students and/or Associate Consultants as needed.

Skills

Regulatory analysis

Interpersonal skills

Contractor oversight

Safety training

Microsoft Office

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree in Safety, Industrial Hygiene or closely related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

WEC Energy Group is one of the nation’s largest electric generation, distribution and natural gas delivery holding companies. We employ over 7,000 people in our energy companies and service subsidiaries. As a Fortune 500 company, we value and develop our employees who are making a difference in a mission that matters.
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. Conduct Safety Initiatives

• Collect, analyze, and interpret existing, new and emerging safety regulations to initiate and develop corporate compliance strategies. 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., 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.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. 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