Safety Advisor – Power & Utilities

Safety Management Group, LLC • Big Spring, TX

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About The Position

Safety Management Group (SMG) seeks a Safety Advisor near Big Spring, Texas, to support Power & Utilities projects in the West Texas territory. The associate will work in a utility construction environment and provide safety leadership for grid enhancement projects. The role requires prioritizing safety and client needs, working effectively with a team, managing work independently, and adapting to change.

The Safety Advisor implements contractor safety management programs, performs and documents safety observations with a focus on leading indicators, and verifies compliance with applicable safety policies and procedures. The role also involves building stakeholder relationships, clarifying safety requirements for contractors, representing the utility client in meetings, preparing concise reports, and reinforcing a strong safety culture among field crews.

SMG describes its work as grounded in high ethical standards and commitment to associates, clients, and communities. Full-time, benefitted associates are eligible for premium pay after 40 billable hours in a week, calculated at a 1.35 multiplier. Per diem of $200 per day is available to non-local candidates for this project. The position also includes a monthly Road Warrior Benefit and an annual pay/merit review and increase.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of utility safety management-related experience.
• CUSP certification is required; ASP or CSP may be considered in lieu of CUSP with appropriate utility experience.
• Ability to work outdoors in all reasonable conditions.
• Proficiency in effective email correspondence, electronic document development, creating safety-related communications such as bulletins and alerts, and navigating new computer software and applications.
• Ability to multitask and manage multiple competing priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in a collaborative team setting.
• Ability to lead meetings and initiatives to drive results.
• Demonstrated knowledge of safety rules and regulations at federal, state, and local levels.
• Ability to meet the physical demands described in the posting, including moving long distances, ascending and descending stairs and ladders, remaining stationary for prolonged periods, working in extreme hot and cold weather, exposure to loud noises, and correctly wearing personal protective gear.

Nice To Haves

• A college degree in a safety-related field is preferred.
• Experience in transmission and distribution, vegetation management, underground distribution, and network.

Responsibilities

• Implement contractor safety management programs.
• Complete quality safety observations and document findings, with a focus on leading indicators.
• Establish, build, and maintain effective relationships with appropriate stakeholders.
• Provide safety leadership for grid enhancement projects.
• Verify compliance with safety policies and procedures as required by law and the owner.
• Ensure safety requirements are clear to contractors.
• Represent the utility client in meetings.
• Prepare reports in a clear and concise manner.
• Reinforce safety culture with field crews.
• Adhere to internal standards, policies, and procedures.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible spending
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Paid holidays
• Life and disability insurance
• Additional supplemental products
• Premium pay for eligible full-time, benefitted associates after 40 billable hours in a week, at a 1.35 multiplier
• Per diem of $200 per day for non-local candidates on this project
• Monthly Road Warrior Benefit
• Annual pay/merit review and increase

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed