Safety Specialist II

LCRA; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Utility Safety Specialist to join their dynamic Safety Team. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for monitoring and evaluating contractor safety performances, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and conducting field evaluations. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication and organizational skills, demonstrating a commitment to excellence and embodying core values of service, integrity, and safety. This position offers a chance to make a significant impact on the safety culture within the organization while contributing to the well-being of the community. If you are passionate about safety and thrive in a collaborative environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Match

Paid Time Off

Wellness Program

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Qualifications

• 6+ years in safety with utility safety experience required.
• Experience with ANSI, OSHA standards, and safety policies is essential.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and evaluate contractor safety performance and compliance.
• Develop and oversee contractor safety management systems.

Skills

Safety Management

Incident Investigation

Regulatory Reporting

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Degree in Occupational Safety and Health

Degree in Public Health

Degree in Industrial Maintenance

Tools

OSHA Standards

ANSI Standards

Safety Management Systems

Job description

Being the best starts with hiring the best, and we’re always looking for bright, growth-minded people who work with integrity and a commitment to service.

We welcome you to explore our open job opportunities and visit our Careers page to learn more about life at LCRA.

You will be trusted to:

1. Monitor, review, evaluate and report on contractor safety performance
2. Maintain the contractor safety management system and oversee the contractor safety program
3. Develop, review and update the contractor safety performance and metrics, ensuring clear communication of safety requirements
4. Plan and host the monthly and annual contractor safety meetings and participate in contractor orientations, roundtables, and regional meetings
5. Oversee contractor safety and provide safety & health insights
6. Assist in the onboarding, ongoing support, and offboarding of contractors
7. Perform incident investigations, including documentation, tracking and reporting
8. Travel may be required to various locations (power plants, right of ways, dams, water systems, etc.), potentially including overnight stays as scheduled.

You qualify with:

1. Six or more years of experience in safety and health, utility safety to include water, gas operations, energy generation, electric utility transmission and distribution operations or other relevant experience. Experience must include at least two or more years of direct safety team experience within an organization to include experience with administration, oversight or applying work safety practices, policies and procedures. Experience must include at least two years of experience with ANSI, OSHA 1910.268, IEEE C95.6-2002, DOT standards and applicable work practices and safety policies. A degree(s) in industrial maintenance, electrical systems, occupational safety and health, public health or related field may be substituted per LCRA guidelines for certain years of experience.
2. Driver’s license

You are a great fit with:

1. Prior experience in construction, utility or energy sector safety contractor compliance role including providing prequalification, guidance, evaluation, formal/informal instruction to contractor operational staff
2. ASP, CSP, GSP, SMS, OHST, CSM, CUSP or CSHO preferred
3. Proficient knowledge of regulatory reporting and recordkeeping (OSHA 1910/1926.269, ANSI, EPA, etc.)
4. Knowledge of Safety Management Systems

Benefits:

1. Competitive salary & medical, dental, vision and legal insurance
2. Paid time off, including time for vacation, sick and family care leave
3. 401(k) match up to 8% that includes a student loan 401(k) contribution program option
4. Life and disability insurance
5. Wellness program including wellness incentive
6. And more - all to create a compelling and rewarding work environment.

LCRA provides equal employment opportunities and a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at LCRA are based on business need, job requirement and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, or veteran status in accordance with applicable federal and state legal requirements governing nondiscrimination in employment.

LCRA is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities. Applicants with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can contact LCRA Human Resources [phone] or email [e-mail]. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

Ready to join a team that truly makes an impact on the lives of fellow Texans? Our Safety Team is looking for a Utility Safety Specialist to help serve our Enterprise teams. In this role, you will monitor, review and evaluate contractors' safety performances, including conducting field safety evaluations and observations, tracking contractor incidents, and responding, as necessary, to ensure compliance. Our ideal candidate has strong communication and interpersonal skills, strong technical and organizational skills, including the ability to multi-task and prioritize work, be self-sufficient in their work, and will strive for excellence in all areas of their work, exemplifying LCRA's core values: service, initiative, respect, integrity, and safety.