What are the responsibilities and job description for the Safety Specialist II position at MYR Corporation?
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Safety Specialist II works closely with field staff, clients and subcontractors, all levels of management, and personnel from external organizations during all phases of electric construction projects. Safety Specialist II's will support the creation of site-specific plans and be a mentor to other safety professionals within the company. The Specialist must be committed to ensuring adherence to safety-related policies, procedures, and regulations while developing positive professional relationships. This is a project based position located in Bumpass, Virginia.
Company Overview
Established in 1891, The L.E. Myers Co., the oldest MYR Group subsidiary, is recognized as a premier electrical contractor of large utility construction projects across the nation. We are proud to offer our employees the opportunity to complete training, projects, & collaborative learning alongside our family of subsidiaries. We offer stability, with long-term clients and continuous expansion, which allows our tenured employees and new team members space to grow.
Here at The L.E. Myers Co., we provide structured and strategic occupational growth opportunities for our valued staff. Comprised of long and short-tenured employees, we are interactive amongst our growing family of subsidiaries which allows employees to participate in renewable energy projects as well as complete our long-time transmission and distribution projects.
Essential Functions
- 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
- Complete final review incident case management and documentation
- Support company safety committees with assessment of safety performance trends, implementing process, and tool improvements
- 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
- Partner with Operations leadership 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
- Coordinate safety department meetings and action planning to provide technical expertise regarding safety and training topics
- Support client-specific safety requirements 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
- Coordinate 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
- Participate in site-specific safety planning
- Provide mentoring and coaching to lower level Safety personnel
- Participate in safety department meetings and action planning to provide technical expertise regarding safety and training topics
- Regular and predictable attendance
- Other duties as assigned
- Essential functions of this position are to be performance 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
ABOUT YOU
Qualifications
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
WHAT WE OFFER
Compensation & Benefits
Commensurate with experience, paid weekly. Posted salary ranges are made in good faith. MYR Group reserves the right to adjust ranges depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.
Position may be subject to pre-employment screening, which may include background check and drug testing. Accessibility : If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process, contact our Employment Hotline at 1-855-635-1321.
MYR Group, Inc. and our subsidiaries are proud to be Equal Opportunity Employers. We promote diversity of thought, culture, and background, which connects our family of brands. We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals and in which personnel processes are merit-based and applied without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, or other protected characteristics. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
MYR Group does not sponsor applicants for work visas. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer.
MYR Group, Inc. and our subsidiaries do not work with any third-party recruiters or agencies without a valid signed agreement and partnership with the Corporate Talent Acquisition Team.
Salary : $85,000 - $95,800