Safety Specialist

Entergy Corporation; Navasota (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Safety Specialist to enhance workplace safety and compliance. This role involves collaborating with teams to implement safety programs, conducting risk assessments, and providing coaching to ensure a safe environment. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, a keen eye for detail, and a proactive approach to safety management. Join a forward-thinking organization that values safety and employee well-being while offering opportunities for professional growth and development in a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of safety regulations and ability to engage with stakeholders.
• Experience in conducting safety training and inspections.
• Strong analytical skills to identify trends and recommend actions.

Responsibilities

• Implement safety programs and conduct training for employees.
• Perform field inspections and document safety deficiencies.
• Engage in incident investigations and develop corrective actions.

Skills

Construction Safety Regulations

Data Analysis

Communication Skills

Coaching

Incident Investigation

Risk Assessment

Education

Any Level Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

TapRoot

Cause Mapping

Fishbone Diagram

Five Whys

Job description

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Please note:Authorization to work in the United States is a precondition to employment in this position. Entergy will not sponsor candidates for work visas for this position.

Note: This is an onsite role based and can be based out of our service center offices in The Woodlands, Conroe, New Caney, or Navasota, TX. Candidates selected from outside of these areas would need to relocate for this oppertuntity; Relocation assistance is not available for this posting. This position may be filled as a Safety Specialist I , II, or III depending on experience and demonstrated success at the Safety Specialist level.

Job Summary/Purpose

All members of Entergy’s safety function will be expected to own safety, work to prevent incidents and seek to improve with the understanding that zero harm is possible. This position is tasked with examining the workplace/worksite for environmental or physical factors that could affect employee and/or contract partner health, safety, comfort, and performance. Ensuring the workplace/worksite is as safe as possible is accomplished through conducting risk assessments, safety analyses, job site reviews, and coaching.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Collaborate with key stakeholders to ensure effective implementation of safety programs in accordance with management system elements.
• Conduct training as necessary to ensure applicable rules, procedures, and expectations are understood.
• Conduct engagements and observations with employees and contract partners providing immediate coaching on safe and unsafe conditions observed.
• Conduct field and site inspections, document deficiencies, and develop sustainable solutions to prevent repeat findings.
• Participate in the incident investigation process including root cause analysis and identification of corrective actions.
• Reinforce safe work expectations in accordance with applicable laws, rules, procedures, and expectations.
• Review safety related data and metrics to identify trends and recommend corrective actions to address any issues identified.
• Stop work if there is any unsafe condition.

Minimum education required of the position

• Safety Specialist I: Any Level Degree Preferred
• Safety Specialist II: Any Level Degree Preferred
• Safety Specialist III: Bachelor Preferred

Minimum experience required of the position

• Safety Specialist I: 0+years work experience
• Safety Specialist II: 2+years industry and/or safety experience preferred
• Safety Specialist III: 4+ years industry and/or safety experience preferred

Minimum knowledge, skills, and abilities required of the position

• Working knowledge of construction and general industry safety regulations.
• Ability to observe and engage with employees and contract partners.
• Investigation/RCA with tools such as TapRoot, Cause Mapping, Fishbone, Five whys, etc.
• Skilled in analyzing and interpreting data to identify trends.
• Ability to interact with customers and members of the public in a pleasant and tactful manner.
• Ability to manage multiple activities and changing priorities.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to work irregular hours and out of town assignments as required.

Anycertificates, licenses, etc. required for the position

• Safety Specialist I
  • Preferred: Any certification
• Safety Specialist II
  • Required: COSS/CHST/OHST or equivalent
• Safety Specialist III
  • Required: COSM/CHST/OHST or equivalent

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Primary Location: Texas-WoodlandsTexas : Woodlands || Texas : Conroe || Texas : Navasota || Texas : New Caney
Job Function: Professional
FLSA Status: Professional
Relocation Option: No Relocation Offered
Union description/code: NON BARGAINING UNIT
Number of Openings: 1
Req ID: 119125
Travel Percentage:25% to 50%

An Equal Opportunity Employer, Minority/Female/Disability/Vets. Please click here to view the EEI page, or see statements below.

EEO Statement:The Entergy System of Companies provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. The Entergy System of Companies complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

The Entergy System of Companies expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of the Entergy System of Company employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.

Accessibility:Entergy provides reasonable accommodations for online applicants. Requests for a reasonable accommodation may be made orally or in writing by an applicant, employee, or third party on his or her behalf.If you are an individual with a disability and you are in need of an accommodation for the recruiting process please clickhere and provide your name, contact number, the accommodation requested and the requisition number that you are requesting the accommodation for. Employee Services will contact you regarding your request.

Additional Responsibilities:As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.

The non-confidential portions of the affirmative action program for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans shall be available for inspection upon request by any employee or applicant for employment. Please [e-mail] to schedule a time to review the affirmative action plan during regular office hours.

WORKING CONDITIONS:
As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.

Please note: Authorization to work in the United States is a precondition to employment in this position. Entergy will not sponsor candidates for work visas for this position.