What are the responsibilities and job description for the Safety Advisor – Power & Utilities position at Safety Management Group, LLC?
Description
Safety Management Group (SMG) passionately provides expert staff, training, technology, and resources to equip clients with the ability to protect people successfully, property, and the environment. Our services continually grow, and our team innovates in honor of our commitment to our associates, clients, and our community. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, flexible spending, 401k with employer matching, paid holidays, life and disability Insurance, and additional supplemental products.
SMG seeks a Safety Advisor – Power & Utilities in the Corpus Christi, TX area.
The key functions of a Safety Advisor are to prioritize safety, prioritize the client’s needs, work well in a team setting, be self-managed, and be flexible when it comes to change. The Associate in this role will work in a utility construction environment.
Our clients trust that our team will do what we say we will. They know to expect nothing less than the highest ethical standards from SMG because we always do what is right. We are committed fully to our associates, our clients, and our communities.
**SMG will utilize a Traveling Safety Rep for this opening. Per Diem is available.** This person will provide safety oversight and consulting for the commissioning phase of a BESS facility (new construction).
Overview of Job Responsibilities:
- Contractor safety management program implementation
- Complete quality safety observations and document findings with a focus on leading indicators
- Establish, build, and maintain effective relationships with appropriate stakeholders
- Provide safety leadership for grid enhancement projects
- Verify compliance with safety policies and procedures as required by law and the owner
- Work to ensure safety requirements are clear to contractors
- Represent the utility client in meetings
- Prepare reports in a clear and concise manner
- Reinforce safety culture with field crews
- Adhere to internal standards, policies, and procedures
Requirements
- A college degree in a safety-related field is preferred
- 3 years’ utility safety management-related experience required
- Be able to work outdoors in all reasonable conditions
- Proficient in effective email correspondence, electronic document development, creating safety-related communications (bulletins, alerts, etc.), navigating new computer software and applications
- Ability to multitask and manage multiple competing priorities
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work in a collaborative team setting
- Ability to lead meetings and initiatives to drive results
Experience preferred in the following areas:
- Transmission & distribution, vegetation management, underground distribution, and network
- Demonstrated knowledge of safety rules and regulations at all levels of government, including federal, state, and local
- CUSP required; in lieu of CUSP, ASP or CSP will be considered with appropriate utility experience
Physical demands of the job may include:
- Moving about long distances
- Ascending/descending stairs and ladders
- Remaining in a stationary position for a prolonged period of time
- Working in extreme weather (hot and cold environments)
- Being exposed to loud noises
- Wearing personal protective gear correctly
Join an elite group of Safety Professionals! SMG provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
