Safety Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) Plan

Paid vacations for qualifyingPositions

Job summary

Westinghouse Electric Company, through its WECTEC Staffing Services affiliate, is seeking a Safety Specialist for a 12-month assignment in Easter, TX. You will partner with project teams to enforce safety plans, conduct on-site audits, and lead incident investigations to prevent recurrence.

The role requires OSHA 30, first aid/CPR, and experience in energy or construction environments. You’ll promote a strong safety culture, deliver trainings, and ensure regulatory compliance across projects.

Qualifications

• OSHA 30 hour certification required.
• First Aid/CPR trained and qualified.
• Experience in health and safety on construction or energy sites.
• Strong incident investigation skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify project risks with the Superintendent of Construction.
• Implement safety philosophies with Sr. Safety Lead.
• Promote safe work practices among team members.
• Study safety plan effectiveness and suggest improvements.
• Provide training on safety plans and company policies.
• Monitor contractor safety plan compliance with on-site audits.
• Investigate incidents to determine root causes and prevent recurrence.
• Prepare reports and conduct pre-job hazard analyses.
• Lead safety meetings and reinforce site-specific procedures.

Skills

OSHA 30

First Aid/CPR

Energy industry experience

On-site safety

Education

Degree in safety or related field

HAZWOPER Certified

OSHA Outreach Instructor

Asbestos Supervisor Certified

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

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.

Benefits

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

WECTEC Staffing Services offers competitive pay to all of our employees. Additionally, most positions qualify for benefits including the following: The base salary range for this position, which is dependent upon experience, qualifications and skills, is estimated to be $25.00 - $30.00.