Safety Specialist - various locations

PowerGrid Services; Garner (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

PowerGrid Services in Garner, NC is seeking a Safety Specialist to oversee safety programs for craft and subcontractors, conduct site observations, and develop emergency action plans and job hazard analyses. The role emphasizes mentoring, continuous improvement, and a strong safety culture.

Responsibilities include incident investigations, OSHA and DOT compliance, training development, and maintaining detailed safety records.

Qualifications

• Required: ET&D or Civil Safety training with at least 5 years of experience.
• Experience implementing OSH training programs and safety policies.
• In-depth knowledge of OSH guidelines and practices.

Responsibilities

• Oversee safety program for direct hire craft and subcontractors.
• Conduct site observations and manage mitigations and corrective actions.
• Develop Emergency Action Plans and Job Hazard Analyses.
• Champion a strong safety culture through team commitment and mentoring.
• Develop, conduct and document construction-related training.

Skills

OSHA knowledge

Safety training

Policy development

Analytical mindset

Education

BS in Safety or related field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

• Overseeing safety program for direct hire craft and subcontractors
• Conduct site observations and manage mitigations and corrective actions associated with observation findings
• Develop project Emergency Action Plans and Job hazard Analysis
• Champion a strong safety culture through team commitment, continuous improvements and mentoring
• Develop, conduct and document training pertaining to construction activities.
• Conduct incident investigations
• Conduct safety inspections, observations, investigations and regulatory compliance for OSHA and DOT
• Prepares reports for management team reviews on observations pertaining to work activities, investigations, employee injuries/property/utility damage incidents.
• Keep detailed records of safety-related incidents and propose corrective actions
• Complete any safety pre-qualifications required by potential clients
• Communicate daily with craft senior personnel, superintendents on safety needs/requirements
• Collaborate with managers to monitor compliance and identify safety issues
• Intervene in unsafe activities or operations
• Liaise with and report to PGS Safety Director on OSH matters
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Duties And Responsibilities

Required: ET&D or Civil Safety: 5 years

Key Duties

• Overseeing safety program for direct hire craft and subcontractors
• Conduct site observations and manage mitigations and corrective actions associated with observation findings
• Develop project Emergency Action Plans and Job hazard Analysis
• Champion a strong safety culture through team commitment, continuous improvements and mentoring
• Develop, conduct and document training pertaining to construction activities.
• Conduct incident investigations
• Conduct safety inspections, observations, investigations and regulatory compliance for OSHA and DOT
• Prepares reports for management team reviews on observations pertaining to work activities, investigations, employee injuries/property/utility damage incidents.
• Enforce OSH (occ. safety & health) policies (e.g. accident reporting process)
• Coordinate drug screening (Randoms (DOT & NON), post-accident, reasonable suspicion)
• Keep detailed records of safety-related incidents and propose corrective actions
• Complete any safety pre-qualifications required by potential clients
• Communicate daily with craft senior personnel, superintendents on safety needs/requirements
• Collaborate with managers to monitor compliance and identify safety issues
• Intervene in unsafe activities or operations
• Liaise with and report to PGS Safety Director on OSH matters
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

• Proven experience as safety specialist in the power construction industry
• In-depth knowledge of OSH guidelines and practices
• Experience in reporting and developing policies
• OSHA 30 Training
• CUSP certification, or must be able to attain within 6 months of hire date
• Experience in implementing OSH training programs
• Proficient in MS Office
• Excellent communication and advisory skills
• Diligent with an analytical mind
• BSc/Ba in business administration, Safety or relevant field
• MVR qualifies individual to be an approved company driver
• Pass pre-employment drug screen

Working Conditions

• Office/Field 50% travel may be required

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as requested to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

PowerGrid Services is an equal opportunity employer.