Safety Specialist

Westinghouse Electric Company; Canton (MA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

WECTEC Staffing Services seeks a Safety Specialist for a 12-month assignment in Easter, TX. You will partner with the Superintendent to identify project risks and work with the Senior Safety Lead to implement safety philosophies and best practices, ensuring a strong safety culture on site.

You will conduct inspections, lead on-site audits, train inspectors, and investigate incidents to drive preventive actions, with a focus on health and safety compliance.

Qualifications

• OSHA 30 hour credential required.
• First Aid / CPR trained and qualified.
• 5 years of Health & Safety-related experience or a safety degree with 3 years of relevant experience.
• Experience using defined processes for managing Health & Safety risks.
• Accident & Incident investigation experience.
• Energy industry experience.
• Safety certifications (HAZWOPER, Asbestos Supervisor, Pipeline/facilities construction) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify project risks with the Superintendent of Construction.
• Implement safety philosophies and best practices with Sr. Safety Lead.
• Promote safe work practices among the team.
• Study effectiveness of project safety plans and suggest improvements.
• Provide safety training to inspectors.
• Monitor compliance via on-site audits.
• Investigate incidents to determine root causes and prevent recurrence.
• Develop project injury and near-miss logs.
• Communicate Safety goals to site staff.
• Prepare and submit project safety reports.

Education

OSHA 30 hour

HAZWOPER Certified

OSHA Outreach Instructor

First Aid / CPR trained

Asbestos Supervisor Certified

Tools

Energy industry experience

Job description

Are you interested in being part of an innovative team that supports Westinghouse's mission to provide clean energy solutions? At WECTEC Staffing Services, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Westinghouse Electric Company LLC, we recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset and we seek to identify, attract and recruit the most qualified talent while recognizing and encouraging the value of diversity in the global workplace.

About the role:

Safety Specialist - 12 Months

Easter, TX

Work with the Superintendent of Construction to identify project risks.

Work with Sr. Safety Lead to implement safety philosophies and best practices. Work with team members to promote safe work practices

Reporting to the supervisor who provides this position, limited direction no one reviews the work regulary. You will consult with the supervisor for Company or departmental vision clarifications.

Key Responsibilities:

Work with the Superintendent of Construction to identify project risks.

Work with Sr. Safety Lead to implement safety philosophies and best practices.

Work with team members to promote safe work practices.

Study the effectiveness of the project specific safety plan and suggest improvements for all projects.

Provide training to inspectors regarding the contractor safety plan and company policies.

Monitor compliance of the contractor safety plan and project specific safety plan by performing and documenting on-site audits.

Help investigate all incidents to determine root cause(s) and develop recommendations to prevent recurrence. Promote good safety culture (Safety Above All Else).

Evaluate working conditions and recommend improvements in safety and health methods and practices.

Develop project injury and near miss logs.

Communicate Safety goals to Contractors field staff.

Conduct and document safety inspections. Review accident, injury, and illness report to identify problem areas related to safety.

Help to identify corrective action investigate and analyze causes, patterns, or trends

Prepare and submit reports relative to the project.

Participate in pre-job hazard analysis to prepare for construction.

Facilitate and ensure that all project safety meetings are adequate and held as scheduled.

Perform comprehensive hazard analysis and provide training and reinforcement of site-specific health and safety procedures.

Ensure all safety plans and programs are implemented according to changes in regulations or process/policy/equipment.

Ensure that all new employees on site are trained.

Provide site specific safety orientation to all personnel entering the worksite. Participate in Pre-Job meetings Set and Lead by example Basic

Sr. H&S Specialist may require performing the tasks of the Health & Safety Field Specialist (see H&S Job Description - Dept. Ref. Code T-SAF-020) for individual projects if needed.

Qualifications:

The minimum qualifications include: OSHA 30 hour Competent person (excavation) from an accredited learning organization

First Aid / CPR trained and qualified

Five (5) years of relevant Health & Safety work experience or degree in safety and three(3) years of relevant Health & Safety work experience

Experience using defined processes for managing Health & Safety risks

Accident & Incident investigation experience

Energy industry experience

Degree in safety related field, OSHA Outreach Instructor, HAZWOPER Certified, Asbestos Supervisor Certified, Pipeline and or facilities construction experience

Our Safety Pledge to You:

If you are as committed to your success as we are committed to your safety, then this is the position for you! For us, our guiding principle has always been and will continue to be the safety of our people. It's that simple!

Why WECTEC Staffing Services?

WECTEC Staffing Services delivers customer-focused solutions, offering everything from high-volume, cost-effective staffing to specialized niche roles, while maintaining best-in-class service. Our employees bring expertise across technical and corporate functions, supporting international contracts in over five countries. We invite you to explore opportunities within our distinguished global talent network.

WECTEC Staffing Services offers competitive pay to all of our employees. Additionally, most positions qualify for benefits including the following:

• Comprehensive Health and Income Protection Benefits
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Paid Vacations for Qualifying Positions

We are committed to transparency and equity in all our people practices. The base salary range for this position, which is dependent upon experience, qualifications and skills, is estimated to be $25.00 - $30.00.

Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities