Safety Specialist - III

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Location:

Texas - Orange Texas :
Orange
Job Function
:
Corporate
FLSA Status
:
Professional
Relocation Option: No Relocation Offered
Union description/code
: NON BARGAINING UNIT
Number of Openings
: 1
Req : 123051
Travel Percentage
:
Up to 25%

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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 is accomplished through conducting risk assessments, safety analyses, job site reviews, and coaching.

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.
• Conduct field and site inspections, document deficiencies, and develop sustainable solutions to prevent repeat findings.
• Participate in the incident investigation process including root cause analysis and identification of corrective actions.
• 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.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Safety Specialist I:
  Any Level Degree Preferred
• Safety Specialist II:
  Any Level Degree Preferred
• Safety Specialist III:
  Bachelor Preferred
• Safety Specialist I: 0-2 years work experience
• Safety Specialist II: 2-4 years industry and/or safety experience preferred
• Safety Specialist III: 4-6 years industry and/or safety experience preferred

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.
• Safety Specialist I
  • Preferred: Any certification
• Safety Specialist II
  • Required: COSS/CHST/OHST or equivalent
• Safety Specialist III
  • Required: COSM/CHST/OHST or equivalent

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. The Entergy System of Companies complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

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