Field Safety Specialist, Senior

Pacific Gas And Electric Company • CA

76d • $48 - $68

About The Position

Electric Operations ensures the delivery of clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy to nearly 16 million people in Northern and Central California. Electric Operations is responsible for every aspect of PG&E's electric distribution and transmission operations, including planning, engineering, maintenance and construction, asset management, business planning, restoration and emergency response. The position works to detect, prevent and mitigate safety risks, providing subject matter expertise on field observations and consultation on corrective action development. The role involves collaboration with line of businesses on safety issues, communication of safety trends, and recommendations for corrective actions. The location is flexible within the Central Valley, with Fresno preferred.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 5 years of relevant experience.
• Must have, or obtain within 1 year from date of hire, an initial level, or higher, safety professional certification (CUSP, CHST, OHST or equivalent).

Nice To Haves

• BA/ BS or equivalent experience, preferably in environmental health and safety, occupational safety, industrial hygiene, engineering or science.
• Advanced knowledge of PG&E safety procedures and the Code of Safe Practices.
• Advanced knowledge of Cal/OSHA general industry and construction safety orders and basic knowledge of other recognized safety regulations and standards (e.g., ANSI, NFPA, Fed/OSHA, etc.).
• Proficient at conducting and evaluating root cause analysis investigations and evaluating the effectiveness of corrective actions.
• Proficient at conducting hazard evaluations for complex jobs and recommending appropriate controls.
• Knowledge of job safety analysis.
• Knowledge of quality corrective action understanding.
• Knowledge of office and field ergonomics.
• Demonstrates skill in delivering clear, understandable oral presentations to groups.

Responsibilities

• Conducts field and driver observations.
• Periodically supports review of Supervisor’s Incident Analysis Packet (SIAP).
• Supports accident investigation team as subject matter expert to help determine causal factors.
• May lead the causal analysis portion of the investigation.
• Ensures mutual collaboration with line of business and integrate in all levels of the organization in regards to safety (field employees, grassroots).
• Performs technical safety regulator (Cal/OSHA, OSHA, ANSI) gaps in company requirements for High Risk Project.
• Communicates safety trends and recommends safety corrective actions.
• Coaches LOB supervisors on new safety programs.
• Serves as a Safety subject matter expert for LOB supervisors and field employees.
• Consults with LOB Supervisors on incident investigations, SIAP completion and corrective actions development.
• May attend Safety Kickoffs or morning meetings with crews to discuss new safety information.

Benefits

• Salary range: $48.08 - $68.75 per hour.
• Eligible to participate in PG&E’s discretionary incentive compensation programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED