Safety Specialist II

Casey Industrial, Inc.; Deer Park (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Henkels & McCoy, Inc. is seeking an experienced EHS professional to promote safety ownership on field management, conduct weekly and quarterly safety visits, and ensure OSHA compliance on utility construction projects.

You will lead development of safety plans, provide training and mentorship, review incident reports, and coordinate with customers and subcontractors to maintain safe work practices. OSHA 1926/1910 knowledge is essential; OSHA 500/510 preferred, and ability to oversee large

Qualifications

• Experience in gas/water distribution and utility construction preferred.
• Prepare & Review Site specific Safety Plans/Lift Plans.
• Ability to manage EHS for large projects with multiple subcontractors.
• Conduct and document routine jobsite safety inspections.
• Demonstrated competencies in excavation, rigging, confined spaces, scaffolding, and fall protection.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA 1926 construction and 1910 general industry standards.
• Experience in accident investigation techniques and root-cause analysis.
• CPR certification preferred.
• Strong knowledge in underground damage prevention.
• Bilingual preferred but not required.
• Familiarization with PSEG, Elizabethtown Gas, and New Jersey American Water preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Promote safety ownership with field management and area managers.
• Perform weekly, monthly and quarterly safety visits/inspections.
• Provide assistance and technical expertise in safety program implementation.
• Provide training and mentorship on Daily Job Brief meetings and paperwork.
• Deploy oversight processes to ensure safety inspection and reporting integrity.
• Participate in pre-bid and pre-construction phases focusing on safe work practices.
• Lead development of Activity Hazard Analyses and Daily Job Briefings.
• Track corrective actions and review incident reports; investigate OSHA recordables.
• Interface with customers and vendors on safety issues.
• Assist in other functions as needed by management.

Skills

Safety management

Field training

Incident investigation

Regulatory compliance

Safety inspections

Communication

Education

OSHA 500/510 certification

Job description

Overview

Henkels & McCoyis an industry-leading utility construction firm providing critical infrastructure construction and maintenance services for the power, oil & gas pipeline, gas distribution, and communication markets throughout North America. Founded in 1923, Henkels & McCoy adapts over 95 years of experience to the dynamic and evolving infrastructure needs of today. Henkels & McCoy has been recognized with an E. I. DuPont Safety Excellence Award and is a founding member of the ET&D Partnership, a collaborative industry partnership working to reduce fatalities, injuries, and illnesses in the electric line construction industry.

Responsibilities

• Work in conjunction with the various Area Managers to effectively promote safety ownership to field management.
• Perform weekly, monthly and quarterly safety visits /inspection in accord with East Region Safety Action Plan.

• Provide assistance and technical expertise in implementation of all areas of the safety program.
• Provide training and mentorship on Daily Job Brief meetings and paperwork.
• Provide training and education of staff in safety philosophies and safe work practices.
• Deploy oversight processes which ensure the integrity of safety inspecting, training and reporting procedures.
• Participate in pre-bid and pre-construction phases of projects, focusing on safe work practices and equipment needed to successfully complete the scope of work.

• Lead development of Activity Hazard Analysis, Daily Job Briefings, Work Site Observation Reports and Safety Action Plans.
• Track and verify that corrective actions are completed in a timely manner. Review all incident reports to ensure corrective actions are completed. Take a pro-active role in investigating all OSHA recordables and High Loss Potential incidents.
• Assist in any other functions required by Corporate or Regional management.
• Interface with Customers and vendors on safety related issues.

Qualifications

• Gas distribution, Water distribution, Substation, and Utility Construction experienced preferred.
• Prepare & Review Site specific Safety Plans/Lift Plans.
• Ability to manage EHS effort for large projects with multiple subcontractors
• Conduct and document routine jobsite safety inspections
• Demonstrated competencies in areas of excavation, rigging practices, confined spaces, scaffolding and fall protection.
• OSHA 500/510 certification preferred
• Strong Knowledge of OSHA 1926 construction and 1910 general industry standards
• Experienced in accident investigation techniques and root cause analysis.
• CPR Certification preferred.
• Strong knowledge in underground damage prevention.
• Bilingual preferred but not required.
• Familiarization with PSEG, Elizabethtown Gas, and New Jersey American Water preferred but not required.

Henkels & McCoy, Inc.isan Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.