Field Safety Specialist, Senior

Pacific Gas And Electric Company•Petaluma, CA

1d•$50 - $81•Hybrid

About The Position

Works to detect, prevent, and mitigate safety risks across the organization. Provides subject matter expertise related to field observations and offers consultation and guidance in the development of effective corrective actions. Collaborates closely with and supports the Business Line (BL) on safety-related matters. Communicates safety trends and recommends corrective actions to drive continuous improvement. Serves as a resource for the development, implementation, and long-term sustainability of company-wide safety initiatives. This is a hybrid position, with work performed from remote offices based on business needs. The assigned work area includes the greater Santa Rosa/Napa region, with headquarters based in Petaluma, CA.

Requirements

High School or GED-General Educational Development-GED Diploma
Relevant experience, 5 years
Ability to have or obtain Safety professional certification, initial level, for example, ASP, CHST, CUSP, OHST, within 1 year of job placement

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in environmental health and safety or equivalent experience.
Professional safety certification such as CHST, STSC, CUSP, SMP, or equivalent.
Experience supporting Electric Distribution or Restoration work.
Strong working knowledge of Cal/OSHA, ANSI, NFPA, and other applicable safety regulations.
Demonstrated skill in conducting hazard evaluations for complex work activities and recommending effective controls.

Responsibilities

Conduct field work procedure and driver observations in support of the Distribution Electric Operations Business Line (BL) and capture all data within our companies observation tool
Collaborate with the BL at all levels of the organization to promote and integrate safety practices, including field employees, leadership, and grassroots personnel.
Serve as a safety subject matter expert for BL supervisors and field employees.
Support accident investigation teams as a subject matter expert to help identify causal factors. Complete and distribute investigation documentation.
Analyze and communicate safety trends and recommend corrective actions.
Coach BL leadership on new and existing safety initiatives.
Support the organization’s Emergency Operations during catastrophic events.
Consult with BL supervisors on incident investigations, including SEMS and SIAP completion, and assist with corrective action plan development.
Attend daily safety meetings and periodically support Safety Summits and Driving Rodeos.
Maintain proficiency in conducting hazard evaluations for complex work activities and recommending appropriate controls.
Demonstrate strong communication skills by delivering clear, engaging safety presentations that resonate with and involve personnel at all organizational levels.