Senior Specialist of Safety

Westinghouse Electric Company; Texas; Presencial; USD 65 000 - 95 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Westinghouse Electric Company is seeking a senior Health & Safety Specialist to promote a culture of safety across construction projects in Texas. The role leads staff in applying safety plans, procedures, and regulatory requirements to prevent incidents and ensure compliance.

Responsibilities include conducting audits, incident investigations, hazard analyses, and training inspectors on safety plans. Requires OSHA credentials, multiple years of experience, and strong communication skills in a

Qualificações

• OSHA 30 hour certification or equivalent.
• Competent person (excavation) certification.
• First Aid/CPR trained and qualified.
• 5+ years Health & Safety experience or safety degree; 3+ years preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsabilidades

• Identify project risks with construction leadership.
• Implement safety philosophies and best practices.
• Ensure compliance with project safety plans and company policies.
• Conduct on-site audits and root-cause investigations.
• Prepare and submit safety reports and hazard analyses.
• Lead safety meetings and provide site orientation for new workers.

Conhecimentos

OSHA 30 hour

Competent person (excavation)

First Aid/ CPR

5+ years health & safety

Strong communication

Formação académica

Degree in safety or related field

OSHA Outreach Instructor

Ferramentas

Computer literate

Descrição da oferta de emprego

This position will use their knowledge and skills to promote a positive health and safety culture in the workplace and will provide support to construction personnel in the development and implementation of safety plans for individual projects and/or tasks. This position is recognized as an expert in field Safety.

This position receives limited direction from the supervisor, work is not reviewed on a regular basis, and the position consults with the supervisor primarily for Company or departmental vision clarifications.

This position leads other staff to basic, intermediate, and advanced functions of the specialty.

Duties may Include but are not Limited to:

Work with the Superintendent of Construction to identify project risks.

Work closely with Sr. Safety Led to implement safety philosophies and best practices. Work closely with team members to continually reinforce safe work practices.

Work closely with Contractor to support and ensure the requirements of the project‑specific safety plan as well as all company policies and regulatory requirements are adhered to.

Study the effectiveness of the project specific safety plan and suggest improvements for the current and future projects.

Provide training for inspectors regarding the contractor safety plan and company policies. Monitor compliance with the contractor’s safety plan and project specific safety plan by performing and documenting on‑site audits.

Assist in the investigation of all incidents to determine root cause(s) and develop recommendations to prevent reoccurrence. Promote good safety culture (Safety Above All Else).

Continually evaluate working conditions and recommend improvements in safety and health methods, practices, and procedures.

Develop and manage project injury and near miss logs.

Constantly communicate Safety objectives to Contractors field staff. Conduct and document safety inspections.

Review accident, injury, and illness report to identify problem areas related to safety.

Help to identify and implement corrective action where appropriate investigate and analyze root causes, patterns, or trends.

Prepare and submit reports related to the project.

Participate in pre‑job hazard analysis to prepare for construction.

Facilitate and ensure that all project safety meetings are adequate and held as scheduled. Perform comprehensive hazard analysis and provide training and/or reinforcement of site-specific health and safety policies and procedures.

Ensure all safety plans and programs are implemented, reviewed, and updated according to changes in regulations or process/policy/equipment.

Ensure that all new employees on site are properly trained.

Provide site specific safety orientation to all personnel entering the worksite.

Participating in pre‑Job meetings Set and Lead by example

Basic Qualifications: The minimum qualifications include: OSHA 30 hour Competent person (excavation) from an accredited learning organization First Aid / CPR trained and qualified Five (5) years of relevant Health & Safety work experience or degree in safety and three(3) years of relevant Health & Safety work experience, Computer literate, Good verbal and written communication skills, Good analytical skills, Ability to work independently in a fast‑paced setting, Experience using defined processes for managing Health & Safety risks, Accident &Incident investigation experience, Energy industry experience, Sr. H&S Specialist may be required to perform the duties of the Health & Safety Field Specialist (see H&S Job Description - Dept. Ref. Code T-SAF-020) for individual projects if needed.

Desired Qualifications: Degree in safety related field, OSHA Outreach Instructor, HAZWOPER Certified, Asbestos Supervisor Certified, Pipeline and or facilities construction experience, Ability to communicate effectively to audiences of diverse sizes and backgrounds

Notes: This position cannot be sourced without the approval the E&C Safety Department based in Houston The physical requirements for this function include, Lift 50 pounds, Bend, stoop, and crawl, Ascend and descend ladders, Able to wear respirator and obtain Physician Written Opinion for respirator use, Stand for extended periods of time, Work in inclement weather (Hot, Cold, Rain), Valid drivers license API 1169 Certification is recommended but not required for this position.