Safety Specialist I or II

ABOUT THE ROLE

Safety Specialists work closely with field staff, clients and subcontractors, all levels of management, and personnel from external organizations during all phases of electric construction projects. Safety Specialists must be committed to ensuring adherence to safety-related policies, procedures, and regulations while developing positive professional relationships. This is a location-based position encompassing worksites throughout the assigned project area and requires varying amounts of travel.

Established in 1977, Great Southwestern Construction, Inc. (Great Southwestern) - a subsidiary of MYR Group Inc.

- has successfully completed hundreds of transmission, distribution, substation, live line, and clean energy projects nationwide. We are well positioned as a contractor of choice for providing transmission, distribution, and substation construction, telecommunication systems, maintenance, and emergency restoration services. We utilize our well-established, long-standing reputation to create enduring relationships. We have built this reputation by meeting the needs of our clients and team members in a safe and innovative work atmosphere.

Our leadership team is second to none in providing support and opportunities for growth, with over half of our senior management team having been promoted within the company. We believe in creating a balanced work‑life environment built on our culture and values of safety, integrity, respect, and initiative. With industry‑leading benefits and compensation, we showcase the true value of our craft workers and truly put our People First.

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• Perform ongoing site visits to observe and document safety behaviors and work conditions to ensure a safety focus throughout all phases of electric construction projects. You will cover Florida, Georgia and the Carolinas. Overnight travel weekly is required.
• Coordinate with Operations teams to create site‑specific safety plans; actively participate in safety meetings to review job hazard analysis and hazard recognition tools.
• Participate in project kick‑off and progress meetings.
• Support client‑specific safety requirement programs and ensure alignment and compliance between client expectations, company rules, and applicable safety regulations.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations pertaining to environmental protection or occupational health and safety.
• Coach and mentor project site personnel regarding safety practices and behaviors on an ongoing basis.
• Conduct proactive behavior‑based and quality‑focused field safety observations and PPE hazard assessments.
• Partner with Safety, Safety Training & Operations teams to schedule or facilitate required employee trainings:
  New hire orientation, OSHA ETD Quarterly refresher training, Customer required training, Post‑incident training as part of a Corrective Action Plan, and participate in site‑specific safety planning.
• Conduct accident/injury investigations including root cause analyses.
• Provide support to Operations organization for incident case management and documentation steps.
• Follow‑up with Operations organization to ensure completion of corrective actions for all accidents and incidents.
• Support company safety committees by assisting in assessment of safety performance trends, implementing process, and tool improvements.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Essential functions of this position are to be performed at a Company‑designated office or field location.
• Understand and comply with the Company’s Code of Business Conduct and Ethics and other industry‑specific professional and ethical conduct standards.

• Minimum 2 years of experience in environmental, health, and safety (EHS) field roles is required.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent is required.
• Minimum of one (1) safety certification is preferred; examples include Certified Safety and Health Official (CSHO), Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST), Safety Management Specialist (SMS), Specialist in Safety and Health (SSH), or Certified Safety Professional (CSP).
• Undergraduate…