Job Title: Safety Specialist

Job Description

Since 1913, our client has grown to become a well-respected electric power and mechanical contractor. With headquarters in Wisconsin and regional offices in Colorado, Florida, and Ohio, they provide a wide range of services to support commercial and residential clients.

General Summary:

Assist in planning, implementing, and supervising all field projects related to safety programs and policies. Qualified candidates will display exceptional leadership and communication skills to procure the highest level of cultural safety awareness throughout the organization. Overhead Distribution, Transmission, or Substation experience required.

Principal Accountabilities:

- Provide unwavering leadership for safety in the organization; work to control and eliminate hazards of the working environment; support field crews in all aspects of safety, employee engagement in safety; and support the safety goals and objectives of the company.

- Train field personnel in OSHA and company policies and procedures.

- Conduct all aspects of new employee orientation and training programs for field employees.

- Participate with project management and field crews in pre-planning job site safety activities.

- Enforce safety policies, including advising on and facilitating employee disciplinary actions as warranted.

- Conduct and document site safety inspections to ensure compliance with safety and health programs; identify unsafe working conditions; initiate corrective actions; complete detailed safety audit reports and distribute them to appropriate parties.

- Conduct timely incident investigations and RCA (root cause accident) investigations as needed; file all appropriate reports and communicate with management as needed.

- Maintain a working knowledge of the latest developments in the construction industry safety field; develop and implement safety training/education programs in a comprehensive and professional manner; document training and education programs per company system requirements.

- Act as OSHA liaison to outside parties, insurance representatives, etc. Coordinate and facilitate regulatory (OSHA) inspections, including preparation of written appeals in response to citations.

- Perform other duties/special projects as assigned.

Hard SkillsOverhead Distribution, Transmission, or Substation experienceOSHA policies and proceduresIncident investigationsSafety auditsSafety training/education programsSoft SkillsLeadershipCommunicationEmployee engagementProblem-solvingAttention to detailJob Type

This is a Contract-to-Hire position with a duration of 12 Month(s).

Work Site

This is a fully on-site position in MADISON, Wisconsin.

Work Environment

80% field construction site work and 20% office environment; performs safety-related tasks in all weather conditions. When in the office, regularly works from a sitting position with a computer. Repetitive typing and computer use required. Regular bending, twisting, and light lifting is common. Ability to climb up and down ladders and steps, work on uneven ground, muddy/slippery, and icy conditions. Drive short, medium, and long distances. Travel with some overnight stays required throughout the state. Extended or non-standard hours as required. Manages safety function for the company; coordinates safety budget per corporate guidelines; supervises field safety staff.

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