Safety Specialist II (Dallas/East Texas)

Primoris Services Corp.; Balch Springs (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading safety management company based in Texas is seeking a qualified safety professional to manage safety operations. The role requires at least 5 years of experience in safety management and knowledge of utility infrastructure operations. Ideal candidates must be bilingual (English/Spanish) and hold a relevant degree. Responsibilities include implementing safety training, ensuring compliance with federal regulations, and managing safety incidents. The position involves travel and the ability to work in diverse weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in a safety environment.
• Strong understanding of OSHA and EPA regulations.
• Experience with Operational Qualification (OQ) testing.

Responsibilities

• Ensure operations promote safety culture.
• Implement training programs tailored to site requirements.
• Respond to and manage all safety incidents.

Skills

Safety management experience

Knowledge in telecom and utility infrastructure

Behavior-Based Safety programs

Technical writing skills

Leadership skills

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Safety, Environmental/Public Health or related field

Job description

Including but not limited to the following:

• Ensure that all operations promote positive safety culture integral to providing quality, reliability, and strong safety performance to our customers.
• Assist in the guidance and training of Safety Stewards within the operational units.
• Implement and facilitate training programs specific to site and customer requirements.
• Assist operational leadership teams in the development, writing and effective implementation of safety procedures.
• Anticipate, identify, and evaluate hazardous conditions and practices.
• Develop hazard control designs, methods, procedures, and programs.
• Implement, administer, and advise others on the company’s hazard control programs.
• Measure, audit, and evaluate, the effectiveness of hazard control and safety programs.
• Communicate and work with leadership to ensure our compliance with regulatory, customer, and company safety standards.
• Respond to and manage all safety incidents.
• Manage occurrence investigation, including reporting both internally and externally, root cause investigation, and corrective actions.
• Perform Job Site Audits to ensure all Company, OSHA, and local/state DOT regulations are followed.
• Complete vehicle inspections and tools inspections each week.
• Conduct yearly review of all safety programs.

Skills/Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will have experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a Safety environment
• Knowledge in Telecom and utility infrastructure Operations
• Understanding of Behavior-Based Safety programs
• Technical writing skills
• Strong leadership skills and attributes
• Able to motivate, inspire, and coach others, to maximize safe behaviors.

General Experience/Requirements:

Ideal candidate will have education in one or more of the following areas:

• Requirement:Must be bilingual (English/Spanish)
• Able to effectively communicate safety policies, procedures, and training materials to a diverse workforce and ensure consistent understanding in both English and Spanish language groups.
• BS preferred in Safety, Environmental/Public Health or a related field.
• A strong understanding of federal, state, and local regulations, such as those from OSHA and the EPA, is crucial.
• A strong understanding of utility installation, blueprint reading, excavation safety, and applicable regulations
• OSHA 10, 30 or 500 construction training
• Familiar with Operational Qualification (OQ) testing and requirements
• Aerial Lift training
• Passion for Safety Management

Industry Background/Experience:

• Safety and Health Program Management
• Safety, Health & Environmental Laws, Regulations and Standards
• System and Process Safety
• Occurrence, Investigation and Analysis
• Understanding of U.S. regulatory environmental programs
• OSHA, DOT, EPA, and other State and Federal programs
• Drug screen testing and requirements

Supervisory Responsibilities: N/A

Additional Preferred Knowledge and Experience: N/A

Must be able to work in extreme hot and/or cold weather

Will spend majority of most days at various work sites throughout Houston and East Texas areas.

Prolonged periods of standing and walking

Must be able to lift up to 25lbs

Travel Required:

At least 20%

Must be a U.S. Citizen or valid Work Visa

Equal Opportunity Employer
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