Sr. Utility Safety Specialist

Industry: Electric Utilities

Employment Type:

Casual

Part-Time Available:
Yes

FLSA Exemption:
Non-Exempt

Eligibility for US Work Authorization Sponsorship:
No

Location:

Little Rock

This position provides safety services and expertise for projects on Transmission and Distribution Systems within the Electric Utility Industry. Experience working in and around electric utility substations is an important aspect of this position and should be emphasized in replying to this job posting. This position implements and coordinates programs to reduce or eliminate occupational injuries, illnesses, and financial losses. The ability to influence others about the importance of safety by using your passion, knowledge and skills will be key to being successful in this position.

• Champion safety in the field by observing,coaching and taking action to avert safety related incidents
• Conduct field observations to assure compliance of OSHA regulations and Utility Company Safety rules
• Conduct close call/good catch and ongoing accident investigations
• Identify and address safety concerns and quality issues associated with the different parts of the project
• Conduct site and field visits in accordance with each scope
• Participate in design constructability reviews
• Ensure that contractors are in compliance with Utility Company mandated safety training (Safety manual work procedures,Combination grounding-Transmission Lines, Substation De-Energized Work Plan)
• Conduct Pre Construction/Safety Kickoff meetings to outline what is expected of contractors
• Conduct safety stand downs as applicable regularly and immediately after safety concerns or issues are observed
• Audit JSA/JHAs, daily and as tasks change onthe job
• Set safe work expectations according to OSHAand Utility Company regulations in accordance with governance processes
• Safety - Tailboard conference attendance/review, JSA development/review, observations/hazard analysis reviews
• Monitor skills and abilities of contractors for task, mental and physical state, public exposure, accident/incident reporting
• Identifies and addresses all project safetyand environmental hazards and concerns

• High School Diploma or the equivalent;
• Requires ten (10) years experience in aSafety Specialist or similar role with a minimum of five (5) years of thatexperience in the Electric Utility industry (Transmission or Distribution);
• Must be knowledgeable and be able to interpret and cite OSHA regulations and provide guidance to construction crews and upper management on the proper application of these regulations in the workplace.
• COSS, CUSP-Certified Utility Safety certification preferred;
• OSHA 500 certification preferred.

Work is primarily conducted at Project Construction Sites within Utility Company service area (may require occasional travel to other services areas).Thismight include electric Substations, Transmission and Distribution lines.

Interaction with other team members, as wellas supervisors and client personnel.

Must be able to wear safety equipment as required by the safety department for personal protection.

May be at more than one job site in a day andmust be able to tolerate climate changes.

• Must be able to lift and carry twenty (20) pounds;
• Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing orother communication capabilities, with or without reasonable accommodation,which permits employee to communicate effectively;
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods of timewith or without reasonable accommodation;
• Sufficient vision or other powers of observation, with or without reasonable accommodations, which permits employee to conduct analysis and investigations;
• Sufficient manual dexterity with or without reasonable accommodation, which permit the employee to perform routine office duties;
• Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, with or without reasonable accommodations to perform office dutiesand travel when necessary to off-site locations.