Safety Specialist

Westinghouse Electric Company LLC; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Paid vacations

Job summary

WECTEC Staffing Services is seeking a Safety Specialist for a 12-month assignment in Easter, TX. You will collaborate with the Superintendent of Construction to identify project risks and with the Sr.

Safety Lead to implement safety philosophies and best practices, promoting safe work habits across teams. The role requires OSHA 30, First Aid/CPR, and five years of health & safety experience or a safety degree, with energy industry background.

Qualifications

• OSHA 30 hour certified or higher
• First Aid/CPR trained
• 5 years of health & safety experience or safety degree
• Experience using defined processes for managing safety risks
• Energy industry experience
• Safety certifications listed (OSHA Outreach, HAZWOPER, Asbestos Supervisor)

Responsibilities

• Identify project risks with the Superintendent of Construction
• Implement safety philosophies with Sr. Safety Lead
• Promote safe work practices across teams
• Evaluate safety plan effectiveness and suggest improvements
• Provide training to inspectors on safety plans
• Audit contractor safety plans on-site and document findings
• Investigate incidents to determine root causes and preventive actions
• Develop injury/near-miss logs and safety metrics
• Communicate safety goals to field staff and contractors
• Conduct safety inspections and review incident reports
• Prepare reports and participate in pre-job hazard analyses
• Lead project safety meetings and site orientations

Skills

Safety leadership

Risk assessment

Construction safety

Training delivery

Education

OSHA 30 hour

HAZWOPER Certification

Asbestos Supervisor Certification

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

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.

WECTEC Staffing Services continues to successfully place professional and technical resources into key roles globally. You can learn more by visiting www.wectecstaffing.com

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Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities

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