Safety Consultant

WEC Energy Group•West Allis, WI

4d•$68,437 - $135,761•Onsite

About The Position

WEC Business Services LLC, a subsidiary of WEC Energy Group, is hiring a Safety Consultant focused on construction safety in West Allis, Wisconsin. The position builds working relationships with business unit leaders and supports the interpretation and implementation of construction occupational health and safety policies and procedures. It develops and delivers occupational safety training and works with employees at all organizational levels and contractors to help ensure work meets company safety standards, OSHA requirements, and applicable workplace safety laws. This role is part of a job family that includes Associate Safety Consultant - Construction, Safety Consultant - Construction, and Sr Safety Consultant - Construction; experience determines the level. The consultant develops and supports safety compliance strategies, programs, policies, and procedures; analyzes contractor safety performance; audits contractor safety programs; advises on safety equipment and accident prevention; provides safety statistics; and participates in safety committees and meetings. The role may provide work direction to Safety Students and/or Associate Consultants. WEC Energy Group describes itself as a Fortune 500 company serving 4.7 million customers across the Midwest. It emphasizes reliable and affordable energy, environmental sustainability, employee safety and well-being, and a diverse and inclusive workforce. The listed pay range is $68,436.68 to $135,761.08. Starting pay depends on relevant factors including education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, location, shift, travel requirements, and business needs. The position requires authorization to work in the United States; applicants needing current or future sponsorship are not eligible.

Requirements

At least 3 to 5 years of experience providing safety services to large construction projects.
Associate degree in safety, industrial hygiene, or a closely related field; a combination of education, training or certification, and experience with large-scale construction projects may substitute for the degree.
Experience in regulatory compliance, best practices, case management, and contractor oversight.
Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office Suite.
Interpersonal and communication skills to build constructive relationships with contractors, business units, and other stakeholders to meet shared goals and objectives.
Leadership competencies including making difficult decisions, relationship-building, influencing, fostering teamwork, knowledge of the business, and sound judgment.
Ability to embrace others' ideas, nurture innovation, and manage innovation through implementation.
Legal authorization to work in the United States; individuals requiring current or future work authorization sponsorship are not eligible.

Nice To Haves

Utility experience is desired.

Responsibilities

Build working relationships with business unit leaders, with a focus on construction safety.
Collect, analyze, and interpret existing, new, and emerging safety regulations to initiate and develop corporate compliance strategies, collaborating with Senior/Principal Consultants where appropriate.
Develop or facilitate teams to develop safety programs, policies, and procedures, and coordinate their implementation to protect personnel and control company losses.
Analyze contractor safety performance indicators to identify trends, improvement opportunities, and intervention needs, and provide expert consultation on solutions.
Assure effective implementation of contractor safety programs through auditing, inquiry, observation, networking, and use of best practices.
Identify needs and develop and deliver fundamental, technical, or customized safety training for different organizational levels, using outside resources where applicable.
Participate in or consult on corporate and business unit safety committees, task forces, and safety meetings.
Review contractor accident investigations and recommend measures to prevent new or recurring accidents.
Provide safety equipment consultation and information to the business unit.
Provide current and historical safety statistics, including lagging indicators such as injury, illness, or motor vehicle accidents and leading indicators.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, contractor personnel, and project leaders.
Serve on local safety committees and provide an expert perspective on safety issues.
Support diversity by seeking and encouraging diverse perspectives and establishing an inclusive environment.
May provide work direction to Safety Students and/or Associate Consultants as needed.