Safety Specialist

Encore Electric, Inc.; Cheyenne (WY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Housing assistance

Cell phone allowance

Incentive pay

Job summary

Encore Electric, Inc. is seeking a Safety Specialist to conduct field health and safety audits across our Wyoming sites, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations and company policies.

The role requires proactive field presence, accurate reporting, and collaboration with site leadership to mitigate risk. Responsibilities include performing audits, delivering training, analyzing safety data, implementing policies, and traveling to multiple jobsites within Wyoming and beyond as Encore

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Health and Safety or related field with 1–2 years of safety experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred in health and safety, but not required.
• CSP and related certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain company policies adhering to health and safety regulations.
• Assist Safety and Health Manager in implementing internal safety policies.
• Analyze safety data to lead continual improvement.
• Participate in teams to develop health and safety policies.

Skills

Maintaining a safety program

Safety audits

Adapting to changes

Estimating resources

Communication software

Business writing

Written and oral communication

Relationship building

Education

Associate degree in Health & Safety

Bachelor’s degree in Health & Safety or related field

CSP or related certification

Tools

N/A

Job description

The Safety Specialist works in the field to conduct health and safety audits and inspections of construction sites throughout Encore’s business region, ensuring all health and safety regulations and company policies are in compliance with applicable State and Federal Laws.

Compensation for this Role:

$40.00 - $45.00 per hour (plus an hourly job site incentive)

General Responsibilities

• Maintain open communication lines with all working relationships
• Follow up to ensure items for which the job is accountable are performed
• Earn and maintain customer’s trust Uphold the core values of the organization
• Work well with others to accomplish the mission of the organization and of the job

Specific Responsibilities

• Maintain company policies adhering to local, state and federal health and safety regulations
• Assist Safety and Health Manager in the implementation of internal safety policies and procedures to be followed by employees
• Assist Safety and Health Manager in analyzing safety data to lead and coordinate the safety effort for continual improvement
• Participate on teams and in meetings, as needed, to assist in the development of the company’s health and safety policies and procedures
• Assist Safety and Health Manager in recording and implementing the Company’s Safety Committee
• Represent the organization in the community and / or on industry safety groups and programs
• Review jobsites and conducts audits for compliance with health and safety regulations making recommendations accordingly
• Serve field employees as primary customer contact, generating good will when making recommendations related to health and safety improvements
• Conduct safety and health related training as needed serving as back up for orientation
• Stay current on any changes to laws and regulations that impact the organization relating to health and safety
• Travel by vehicle frequently to different jobsites and locations throughout the State of Wyoming and into other states where Encore has a presence
• Assist Safety and Health Manager in identifying and analyzing trends relating to health and safety
• Other duties as may be assigned

Knowledge Of

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Health and Safety regulations relating to the work assignment
• Health and Safety in construction, maintenance and service
• Commonly used practices and procedures within a particular field
• Modern training techniques related to health and safety

Skill In

• Maintaining a safety program
• Conducting health and safety jobsite audits and inspections
• Adapting to new and changing requirements, environments, and/or information.
• Estimating resources needed to complete required tasks
• Using communication software
• Business writing
• Effective written and oral communication sufficient to be able to elicit and communicate information and achieve understanding
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with customers, vendors, consultants, management, and employees

Physical Requirements

• Climbing multiple stories of stairs in high-rise buildings
• Climbing up ladders
• Climbing into and out of, jobsite vehicles
• Twisting, bending, and stretching with unimpeded mobility
• Navigating narrow walkways and/or trenches or other tight spaces Walk through hazardous and confined areas with ease
• Pushing and pulling heavy electrical equipment
• Crawling
• Distracted free driving of cars, trucks, and multipurpose jobsite vehicles
• Kneeling
• Lifting up to 50 pounds
• Sitting
• Standing for extended periods of time
• Stooping
• Dexterous hands and fingers
• Vision acuity, both near and far
• Speak clearly in English
• Hearing acuity
• Walking significant distances, up to several miles, on rough terrain
• Maintain balance while walking uphill
• Withstand extreme heat and extreme cold
• Carry up to 50 pounds to specified delivery point
• Ability to handle stressful situations
• Alert to changing weather conditions

Requirements

• OSHA 510 is required.
• Associates Degree in Health and Safety or related field supplemented by 1- 2 years of full time safety experience in a professional environment is required.
• A Bachelor’s Degree and experience in the health and safety field is preferred, but not required.
• Data center or Electrical experience is preferred, but not required.
• CSP and other relatable certifications are preferred, but not required

Benefits

• Encore Electric provides excellent benefits for our employees, including: medical, dental, and vision plans, disability, and life insurance, employee-matched 401(k), paid time off (PTO), an employee assistance program that includes counseling, legal, and financial advice.
• Encore also provides a generous employee referral program, and access to technical, safety, personal finance, and leadership training through Encore University, Encore’s in house training program.
• This position is eligible for cell phone allowances, job site incentive pay, and the short-term incentive program.
• Housing available for qualifying candidates.

Encore Electric, Inc. is an EOE, including disability/vets.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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