Safety Specialist Lead

Safety Specialist Lead

All members of Entergy's safety function will be expected to own safety, work to prevent incidents and seek to improve with the understanding that zero harm is possible. This position is tasked with examining the workplace/worksite for environmental or physical factors that could affect employee and/or contract partner health, safety, comfort, and performance. Ensuring the workplace/worksite is as safe as possible accomplished through conducting risk assessments, safety analyses, job site reviews, and coaching.

The senior and lead safety specialists will be expected to show leadership and mentorship capabilities with Entergy's employees and contract partners.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with key stakeholders to ensure effective implementation of safety programs in accordance with management system elements.
• Conduct training as necessary to ensure applicable rules, procedures, and expectations are understood.
• Conduct engagements and observations with employees and contract partners providing immediate coaching on safe and unsafe conditions observed.
• Lead, plan and schedule field and site inspections, document deficiencies, and develop sustainable solutions to prevent repeat findings.
• Lead the incident investigation process including root cause analysis and identification of corrective actions.
• Set and reinforce safe work expectations in accordance with applicable laws, rules, procedures, and expectations.
• Review safety related data and metrics to identify trends and recommend corrective actions to address any issues identified.
• Stop work if there is any unsafe condition.
• Provide mentoring to other safety professionals.
• Take an active role in the planning of upcoming work to help identify potential safety issues and solutions.

Minimum Requirements:

• Safety Specialist Senior:
  Bachelor Preferred
• Safety Specialist Lead:
  Bachelor Preferred
• Minimum Experience:
  
  Safety Specialist Senior: 6-10 years industry experience with a minimum of 3 year in safety
• Safety Specialist Lead: 10+ years industry experience with a minimum of 4 years in safety

Minimum knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Working knowledge of construction and general industry safety regulations.
• Ability to observe and engage with employees and contract partners.
• Investigation/RCA with tools such as Tap Root, Cause Mapping, Fishbone, Five whys, etc.
• Skilled in analyzing and interpreting data to identify trends.
• Ability to interact with customers and members of the public in a pleasant and tactful manner.
• Ability to manage multiple activities and changing priorities.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to work irregular hours and out of town assignments as required.

Any Certificates, Licenses, etc.:

• Safety Specialist Senior:
  
  Required:
  
  ASP/CUSP/OSHA
  500 or equivalent
• Safety Specialist Lead:
  
  Required:
  
  ASP/CSP/SMS/CUSP/CIH or equivalent

Primary

Location:

Mississippi - Jackson Louisiana:
New Orleans || Mississippi:
Jackson || Texas:
Woodlands

Job Function:
Professional FLSA Status:
Professional Relocation Option:
Level II Union description/code: NON BARGAINING UNIT Number of Openings: 1 Travel Percentage: 50% to 75%

An Equal Opportunity Employer, Minority/Female/Disability/Vets. The Entergy System of Companies provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.