Safety Specialist II

The MasTec Companies • Deer Park, TX

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About The Position

Henkels & McCoy is an industry-leading utility construction firm providing critical infrastructure construction and maintenance services for the power, oil and gas pipeline, gas distribution, and communication markets throughout North America. Founded in 1923, the company has adapted more than 95 years of experience to changing infrastructure needs. It has been recognized with an E. I. DuPont Safety Excellence Award and is a founding member of the ET&D Partnership, which works to reduce fatalities, injuries, and illnesses in electric line construction.

The Safety Specialist II promotes safety ownership among field management and supports implementation and oversight of safety programs. The role conducts jobsite safety visits and inspections, delivers training and mentorship, contributes to project planning and hazard analysis, tracks corrective actions, and investigates incidents. It also works with customers, vendors, area managers, and regional or corporate management on safety-related matters.

Requirements

• Experience in gas distribution, water distribution, substations, and utility construction is preferred.
• Prepare and review site-specific Safety Plans and Lift Plans.
• Ability to manage EHS efforts for large projects involving multiple subcontractors.
• Conduct and document routine jobsite safety inspections.
• Demonstrated competency in excavation, rigging practices, confined spaces, scaffolding, and fall protection.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA 1926 construction and 1910 general industry standards.
• Experience with accident investigation techniques and root cause analysis.
• Strong knowledge of underground damage prevention.

Nice To Haves

• OSHA 500 or 510 certification preferred.
• CPR certification preferred.
• Bilingual ability preferred but not required.
• Familiarity with PSEG, Elizabethtown Gas, and New Jersey American Water preferred but not required.
• Experience in gas distribution, water distribution, substations, and utility construction preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work with Area Managers to promote safety ownership among field management.
• Conduct weekly, monthly, and quarterly safety visits and inspections in accordance with the East Region Safety Action Plan.
• Provide assistance and technical expertise in implementing all areas of the safety program.
• Train and mentor staff on Daily Job Brief meetings and paperwork.
• Educate staff on safety philosophies and safe work practices.
• Implement oversight processes to ensure the integrity of safety inspections, training, and reporting procedures.
• Participate in project pre-bid and pre-construction phases, focusing on safe work practices and equipment needed to complete the work.
• Lead development of Activity Hazard Analyses, Daily Job Briefings, Work Site Observation Reports, and Safety Action Plans.
• Track and verify timely completion of corrective actions.
• Review incident reports to ensure corrective actions are completed.
• Investigate OSHA-recordable and High Loss Potential incidents proactively.
• Assist with other functions required by Corporate or Regional management.
• Interface with customers and vendors on safety-related issues.

What This Job Offers

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