Safety Specialist II

MYR Group•Pittsburgh, PA

5h•Onsite

About The Position

The Safety Specialist II works closely with field staff, clients and subcontractors, all levels of management, and personnel from external organizations during all phases of electric construction projects. Safety Specialist II's will support the creation of site-specific plans and be a mentor to other safety professionals within the company. The Specialist must be committed to ensuring adherence to safety-related policies, procedures, and regulations while developing positive professional relationships. This is a location-based position encompassing worksites throughout the assigned project area and requires varying amounts of travel. Company Overview Established in 1940, Harlan Electric Company (Harlan Electric) – a subsidiary of MYR Group Inc. – has successfully completed hundreds of substation, transmission, distribution, live line, and clean energy projects across the upper Midwest and northeastern United States. We deliver a complete range of services, including powerline construction, telecommunications infrastructure, emergency restoration, and traffic signalization. Harlan Electric possesses extensive expertise providing services in congested urban environments. We are proud of our outstanding safety culture, built on tenacious management commitment, employee participation, training programs, and continuous improvement. We strive for greatness by keeping our mission, vision, values, and operating principles at the center of everything we do. Our specialized expertise, skilled workforce, and innovative practices enable us to be an industry leader supporting the clean energy transformation.

Requirements

Minimum 5 years of experience in environmental, health, and safety (EHS) field roles - required
High school diploma or GED equivalent - required
Documented experience with OSHA recordkeeping, reporting and Method of Procedure (MOP) writing
Thorough understanding of construction project management practices and procedures
Advanced knowledge of local, federal and state regulations pertaining to environmental protection or occupational health and safety
Excellent problem-solving and situation analysis skills
Advanced proficiency with MS Office Suite programs, specifically Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Effective verbal and written communication skills with ability to influence behavior
Strong knowledge and understanding of OSHA and other industry-related safety regulations
Must be a team player with proven ability to work with co-workers, different departments and outside contacts and maintain strong relationships
Attentiveness to details
Organizational skills
Ability to work independently
Ability to travel for job site visits for extended periods of time

Nice To Haves

Minimum of one (1) safety certification is preferred, examples include: Certified Safety and Health Official (CSHO) Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST) Safety Management Specialist (SMS), Specialist in Safety and Health (SSH), or Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
Undergraduate degree in in Occupational Safety & Health Management, Ergonomics, Industrial Hygiene or related technical field preferred; combination of relevant experience and education considered in lieu of degree
Previous journeyman lineman or safety experience within transmission and distribution is highly preferred

Responsibilities

Conduct accident/injury investigations including root cause analyses
Provide support to Operations organization for incident case management and documentation steps
Follow-up with Operations organization to ensure completion of corrective actions for all accidents and incidents
Complete final review incident case management and documentation
Support company safety committees with assessment of safety performance trends, implementing process, and tool improvements
Perform ongoing site visits to observe and document safety behaviors and work conditions to ensure a safety focus throughout all phases of electric construction projects
Partner with Operations leadership to create site-specific safety plans; actively participate in safety meetings to review job hazard analysis and hazard recognition tools
Participate in project kick off and progress meetings
Coordinate safety department meetings and action planning to provide technical expertise regarding safety and training topics
Support client-specific safety requirements programs and ensure alignment and compliance between client expectations, company rules, and applicable safety regulations
Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations pertaining to environmental protection or occupational health and safety
Coach and mentor project site personnel regarding safety practices and behaviors on an ongoing basis
Conduct proactive behavior-based and quality-focused field safety observations and PPE hazard assessments
Coordinate with Safety, Safety Training & Operations teams to schedule or facilitate required employee trainings
Participate in site-specific safety planning
Provide mentoring and coaching to lower level Safety personnel
Regular and predictable attendance
Other duties as assigned
Understand and comply with the Company’s Code of Business Conduct and Ethics and other industry-specific professional and ethical conduct standards

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
Teledoc
Hearing
Prescriptions
Mental Health
Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
Short Term Disability
Retiree Coverage
Life Insurance
ThrivePass Health & Wellness Reimbursement Program
Annual Paid Time Off starting at 15 days
10 paid Holidays
401(k) Plan with 100% match up to 6%
Annual profit-sharing potential
Superior educational assistance program
Company-paid short and long-term disability
Company-paid life
Company-paid accidental death & dismemberment
Company-paid business travel accident insurance
Various voluntary plans available including supplemental vision, accident and critical illness, ID theft, group legal, group auto & home, and additional voluntary life insurance plans for employee and dependents