Safety Specialist, Senior

ITC Holdings Corp; Dubuque (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ITC Holdings Corp is seeking an experienced safety professional to promote and sustain a comprehensive safety program across sites and contractors. The role focuses on designing, administering, and monitoring safety practices to prevent incidents, ensure compliance, and foster a safe work environment for employees and the general public.

The position requires strong communication skills, ability to travel, and a proven track record in safety leadership within the electric utility sector.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field with relevant safety/construction management experience or equivalent.
• Professional safety certifications (CIH, CSP, OHST, CSPS, PUS) are preferred.
• Experience in electric utility industry is preferred.
• Ability to operate independently with minimal supervision and drive results.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for internal and external stakeholders.
• Willingness/ability to travel and respond to emergencies as needed.

Responsibilities

• Promote a safe working environment by creating and maintaining an effective safety program.
• Monitor safety programs to ensure compliance with company practices and industry standards.
• Assess contractors for compliance with federal, state and local safety standards.
• Communicate safety rules and expectations to employees and contractors on company property.
• Design and implement health and safety programs to safeguard employees and the public.
• Lead meetings with contractors and employees to review observations and trends.
• Provide safety performance metrics and conduct root-cause analyses of incidents.
• Maintain relationships with external safety agencies and represent the program externally.

Skills

Safety management

Regulatory compliance

Effective communication

Independent work

Leadership

Emergency response

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Professional safety certification (e.g. CIH, CSP, OHST, PLS)

Tools

Energy-Based Evaluations

Jobsite audits

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Responsible for promoting a safe working environment by creating, administrating and maintaining an effective safety program designed to help prevent incidents, illnesses and injuries. Responsible for monitoring and assessing the safety programs of personnel working for ITC to assure compliance with company safety practices, procedures, as well as industry best practices. Responsible for monitoring and assessing contractors for compliance to all federal, state and local occupational safety standards where applicable.

• Communicates ITC safety rules, practices, procedures and expectations to all employees and contractors working on company property.
• Designs, develops, implements, the organization's health and safety programs and procedures to safeguard employees, contractors and general public and to ensure that all facilities are compliant with regulations.
• Conducts studies and investigations to ensure compliance with government safety and health laws, standards and regulations.
• Conducts jobsite audits, Energy-Based Evaluations, and reviews to measure contractor compliance.
• Leads regularly scheduled meetings with assigned contractors or employees to review observations, incidents, and trends associated.
• Provides safety performance measures, conducts follow up investigations and determines root cause analysis of an event.
• Maintains professional relationships with outside agencies such as Edison Electric Institute (EEI), National Safety Council and other safety-related agencies.
• Represents the company safety program internally and externally.
• Develops and maintains productive relationships with assigned contractors.
• Able to represent Manager when needed.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Responsible for promoting a safe working environment by creating, administrating and maintaining an effective safety program designed to help prevent incidents, illnesses and injuries. Responsible for monitoring and assessing the safety programs of personnel working for ITC to assure compliance with company safety practices, procedures, as well as industry best practices. Responsible for monitoring and assessing contractors for compliance to all federal, state and local occupational safety standards where applicable.

• Communicates ITC safety rules, practices, procedures and expectations to all employees and contractors working on company property.
• Designs, develops, implements, the organization's health and safety programs and procedures to safeguard employees, contractors and general public and to ensure that all facilities are compliant with regulations.
• Conducts studies and investigations to ensure compliance with government safety and health laws, standards and regulations.
• Conducts jobsite audits, Energy-Based Evaluations, and reviews to measure contractor compliance.
• Leads regularly scheduled meetings with assigned contractors or employees to review observations, incidents, and trends associated.
• Provides safety performance measures, conducts follow up investigations and determines root cause analysis of an event.
• Maintains professional relationships with outside agencies such as Edison Electric Institute (EEI), National Safety Council and other safety-related agencies.
• Represents the company safety program internally and externally.
• Develops and maintains productive relationships with assigned contractors.
• Able to represent Manager when needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in related field with a minimum of six (6) years of experience in safety or construction management, or a minimum of ten (10) years of experience in safety or construction Management, including a combination of work experience, education and training relevant to the essential duties and responsibilities of this job.
• Professional certification (e.g. Certified Industrial Hygienist, Certified Safety Professional, Construction/Occupational Health and Safety Technician, Certified Utility Safety Professional, Power Line Safety Specialist.
• Electric utility industry experience preferred.
• Ability to operate independently with minimal supervision, possessing strong self-motivation to drive results.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communications skills, including the ability to analyze and convey complex information clearly, concisely, and effectively to individuals at all levels in the organization internally and externally as well.
• Ability to work flexible hours and be able to respond to emergency situations on a 24-hour basis.
• Ability to travel with some travel requiring overnight stays.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer. ITC does not sponsor employment visas, such as H-1B or TN visas.

About Us

Make a Power Move - For the Greater Grid: Reliable. Resilient. Ready.

As AI innovation, automation and economic growth reshape the way we live and work, the demand on our power infrastructure is growing fast. At ITC, we’re building the greater grid that’s ready for today’s technology and tomorrow’s possibilities.

Our people bring the power - fueling innovation and strengthening the grid every day. We’re looking for individuals who are ready to make a power move and help us build a greater grid for a more reliable and affordable energy future.

ITC offers industry-leading compensation, benefits and opportunities to channel your energy into solutions. We foster a culture of belonging - where every voice is valued, differences are celebrated and everyone has the opportunity to thrive. Make a power move today.