Safety Consultant
About The Position
WBS, a subsidiary of WEC Energy Group, is seeking a Safety Consultant in our Chicago, Illinois location. This is a job family posting (Associate Safety Consultant, Safety Consultant, Senior Safety Consultant) and education/experience are the determining factors. WEC Energy Group is one of the nation’s largest electric generation and distribution and natural gas delivery holding companies serving 4.7 million customers across the Midwest. We are committed to providing clean, reliable, and affordable energy in an environmentally sustainable manner. Customers are the heart of our business, and we work every day to help grow and support communities where we provide vital energy services. As a Fortune 500 company, we value and develop our employees who are making a difference in a mission that matters. We don’t just offer a job; we provide fulfilling careers where safety and well-being are paramount. Join our team and experience first-hand our commitment to your success. We offer competitive pay and benefits to recognize your hard work and dedication. If you’re talented, energetic and ready for a career with a future, we want you on our team. We are powered by a diverse and inclusive workforce fueled by the pride in what we do. If you're driven by the passion to change lives, this is the place for you.
Requirements
- Bachelors degree in safety, industrial hygiene or related discipline.
- 3-5 years of safety or related experience required; utility experience desired. (For Safety Consultant level)
- 7-10 years of safety or related experience required; utility experience desired. (For Senior Safety Consultant level)
- The Associate level is an entry level position for which safety or utility experience in lieu of a degree may be considered. In order to be hired into or progress to the Consultant/Sr Consultant levels in the job family, a candidate must have a bachelor's degree.
Nice To Haves
- utility experience desired
Responsibilities
- Perform field audits and observations to gather information while consulting and advising the department on health and safety issues.
- Conduct investigations of accidents, injuries, tools, equipment, work methods or other issues.
- Assist in the development and implementation of procedures, policies, and programs relating to safety.
- Act as a professional resource for all levels of employees while providing an expert perspective on safety.
- Audit safety performance through observation and inquiry. Identify improvement opportunities and inform facility management of issues and solutions.
- Deliver safety training programs and materials.
- Conduct industrial hygiene exposure monitoring for various physical, biological and chemical agents to determine employee exposures.
- Pursue personal development of technical expertise in a broad range of subject matter relative to safety.
- Establish and maintain good working relationships with facility employees and department leaders.
- Serve on local safety committees while offering expert perspective on safety issues.
- Support diversity by actively seeking out and encouraging diversity in perspective and by establishing an environment of inclusion.
Benefits
- competitive pay and benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
