Safety Specialist II

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Title:

Safety Specialist - Energy

Reports To
:
Project Safety Manager

Location
:
Quincy Washington | Moses Lake, Washington

Salary Range
: $33.00/hour to $45.00/hour

This position is primarily on-site at the project location or in office. Travel frequency and duration will vary depending on the role and project timeline.

The pay scale is for candidates that meet the qualifications listed. Compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. markets.

The Safety Specialist supports the Project Team in developing and sustaining an Incident and Injury Free Culture (IIFC). The role ensures compliance with safety regulations and assists Safety and Project leadership in maintaining a strong Project Safety Roadmap. The position reports to the assigned Project Safety Manager, Senior Project Safety Manager, or Area Safety Manager.

• Assist in evaluating the effectiveness of safety programs through daily field walks and log observations in the leading indicator system.
• Support the Safety team in executing project-specific corrective action plans.
• Provide feedback to Safety leadership on needed safety improvements and recognition.
• Coach employees exhibiting unsafe behaviors and recognize safe behaviors.
• Assist with job site-specific safety orientations for new employees as applicable.
• Assist with basic safety training and testing (Haz Com, Fall Protection, Lockout/Tag‑out, etc.).
• Support Project Leadership in incident investigations.
• Assist in facilitating injury/illness cases.
• Raise potential compliance risks to Safety leadership.
• Attend assigned safety meetings each morning:
  • Ensure meetings occur daily.
  • Evaluate crew participation and foreman opportunities for engagement.
  • Provide feedback on meeting effectiveness to Safety leadership.
  • Assess whether Foreman, GF and Superintendents follow program elements for safety planning.

• Understanding of electrical industry consensus standards such as NFPA, NESC, ASTM, and ANSI.
• Experience with union workforce desired.
• Ability to develop solid relationships with key stakeholders.
• Organization and communication skills.
• Proficient in using a computer and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.).
• Bi‑lingual desired.

• Standing, walking, sitting, climbing, typing, carrying, pushing, bending in indoor and outdoor settings.
• Must be able to drive with a valid driver’s license; travel within expansive site area necessary.
• Occasional work at heights, confined spaces, and lifting up to 40 lbs.
• Additional duties may be assigned based on role within business unit.

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• OSHA 30 Construction required; CPR/FA Certified (Trainer Preferred); STS and STSC certification preferred.
• 0-2 years of construction safety experience, electrical safety experience preferred.
• Valid state-issued driver’s license and satisfactory driving record.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States; no sponsorship.

Cupertino Electric, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.