Safety Specialist II

LCRA; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated safety professional to enhance contractor safety performance in the utility sector. This role involves monitoring and evaluating safety practices, conducting incident investigations, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. You will play a pivotal role in fostering a culture of safety while collaborating with contractors and overseeing their safety management systems. With a commitment to service and integrity, this position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, making it an exciting opportunity for growth-minded individuals looking to make a difference in a rewarding work environment.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) Match

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Wellness Program

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in safety and health within utility or energy sectors.
• Experience with ANSI, OSHA standards, and safety management systems.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and report on contractor safety performance.
• Oversee contractor safety management system and program.
• Conduct incident investigations and ensure compliance.

Skills

Safety Management

Regulatory Reporting

Incident Investigation

Contractor Compliance

Safety Policies

Education

Degree in Occupational Safety and Health

Degree in Public Health

Degree in Industrial Maintenance

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.

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You will be trusted to:

- Monitor, review, evaluate and report on contractor safety performance
- Maintain the contractor safety management system and oversee the contractor safety program
- Develop, review and update the contractor safety performance and metrics, ensuring clear communication of safety requirements
- Plan and host the monthly and annual contractor safety meetings and participate in contractor orientations, roundtables, and regional meetings
- Oversee contractor safety and provide safety & health insights
- Assist in the onboarding, ongoing support, and offboarding of contractors
- Perform incident investigations. including documentation, tracking and reporting
- 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:

- 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.
- Driver’s license

You are a great fit with:

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

- Competitive salary & medical, dental, vision and legal insurance

- Paid time off, including time for vacation, sick and family care leave

- 401(k) match up to 8% that includes a student loan 401(k) contribution program option

- Life and disability insurance

- Wellness program including wellness incentive

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.

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