LCRA is looking for a Senior Transmission Safety Specialist to join our team! As a part of the Safety Services Group, you will work with the Transmission Operations team to provide continuous improvements in safety through acting as a liaison between field workers, management, contractors, and our customers. You are an ideal candidate for this role if you can act as an advocate for the Safety Services Transmission Group while possessing the ability to integrate safety knowledge and practices into the daily work of LCRA employees. We are a team that thrives on identifying practical safety solutions for our organization and are committed to improving safety processes within the LCRA organization. If this is you, then apply today!

You will be trusted to:

- Provide safety consultation and serve as a safety and health resource for LCRA staff. Provide guidance regarding worker’s compensation reporting and other safety reports.
- Develop, coordinate and conduct safety orientations, safety training, health training, monthly/quarterly safety meetings and safety and health inspections. Maintain training records.
- Lead and perform complex incident investigations, including documentation, tracking and reporting. May assist with LCRA investigations of large-scale incidents.
- Review and analyze trends and deviations from LCRA policy. Prepare reports and makes recommendations regarding corrective actions.
- Maintain knowledge of industry standards and regulations and make recommendations regarding the adoption and implementation of new policies and its inclusion in internal safety manuals.
- Perform work by traveling independently or with other staff to various locations (substations, power plants, water systems, etc.) as scheduled.

You qualify with:

- Nine or more years of experience in safety and health, utility safety to include water, gas operations, energy generation, electric utility transmission and distribution operations or other relevant experience. Experience must include at least three years of direct safety team experience within an organization to include experience with administration, oversight providing guidance, leadership or instruction to operational staff. Experience must include at least three years of experience with ANSI, OSHA 1910/1926.269, IEEE C95.6-2002, DOT standards and applicable work practices and safety policies. A degree(s) in industrial maintenance, electrical systems, occupational safety and health, public health or related field may be substituted per LCRA guidelines for certain years of experience.
- Driver’s license

You are a great fit with:

- Three or more years of direct utility experience in addition to the required educational requirements, as a utility crew leader or utility supervisor.
- A safety certification from an industry-recognized association.

You gain:

- Competitive salary & medical, dental, vision and legal insurance

- Paid time off, including time for vacation, sick and family care leave

- 401(k) match up to 8% that includes a student loan 401(k) contribution program option

- Life and disability insurance

- Wellness program including wellness incentive

- Extensive learning & development programs

And more - all to create a compelling and rewarding work environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

LCRA provides equal employment opportunities and a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.  All employment decisions at LCRA are based on business need, job requirement and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, or veteran status in accordance with applicable federal and state legal requirements governing nondiscrimination in employment.

LCRA is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities. Applicants with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can contact LCRA Human Resources (512) 578-4004 or email lcra.benefits@lcra.org. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.