Lead Safety Advisor
About The Position
SMG seeks a Lead Safety Advisor - Owner's Rep in Indianapolis, Indiana. The role provides day-to-day monitoring, observation, and auditing of contracted crews working in client electrical substations, ensuring compliance with applicable standards, policies, and state and federal codes. The Lead Safety Advisor serves as the on-the-ground lead for other Safety Management Group associates providing services under the proposed contract. The position calls for prioritizing safety and client needs, working effectively with a team, managing work independently, and adapting to change. The anticipated schedule is 50 hours per week and is subject to change. The role coordinates staffing for client projects, supports project coverage and time-off approvals, and serves as an additional contact for the client's management team. In partnership with SMG's Director of Utility Services, the Lead Safety Advisor helps ensure service quality meets or exceeds internal and external expectations. The position leads contractor safety program implementation, provides safety leadership for grid enhancement projects, supports stakeholders and field crews, and prepares safety reports. The project duration is stated as 1–4 years. SMG describes itself as a nationally recognized professional service organization providing workplace safety consulting, training, staffing, program planning, and implementation. Full-time, benefitted associates are eligible for premium pay after 40 billable hours in a week, at a 1.35 multiplier. The posting also mentions annual pay/merit review and increase. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.
Requirements
- At least 10 years of experience in safety.
- Certification from an industry-recognized safety organization.
- Ability to obtain a TWIC Card.
- Proficient in professional email communication, electronic document creation, and developing safety-related materials such as bulletins and alerts.
- Skilled at navigating new software platforms and applications.
- Strong ability to multitask and manage competing priorities effectively.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Collaborative team player able to contribute in a dynamic work environment.
- Able to lead meetings and initiatives to drive safety and operational results.
- Must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States; the employer is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience in power generation or electricity environments is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate staffing for client projects with project coordinators.
- Review time and approve time-off coverage.
- Act as a second point of contact for the client's management team.
- Partner with SMG's Director of Utility Services to ensure service quality meets or exceeds internal and external expectations.
- Lead implementation of the Contractor Safety Management Program across assigned projects.
- Conduct safety observations and document findings, emphasizing leading indicators.
- Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders to support safety initiatives.
- Provide safety leadership and guidance for grid enhancement projects.
- Ensure contractor compliance with safety policies, procedures, and applicable local, state, and federal regulations.
- Clearly communicate safety expectations and requirements to contractors.
- Represent the utility client in project-related meetings and discussions.
- Prepare clear, concise safety reports for internal and external stakeholders.
- Promote and reinforce a strong safety culture among field crews.
- Follow internal standards, policies, and procedures while supporting continuous improvement.
- Monitor, observe, and audit contracted crews performing work in client electrical substations.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Flexible Spending
- 401(k) with employer matching
- Paid holidays
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Additional supplemental products
- Premium pay after 40 billable hours per week at a 1.35 multiplier for full-time, benefitted associates
- Annual pay/merit review and increase
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
