Safety Specialist

MasTec Utility Services•Austin, TX

60d•Onsite

About The Position

The Safety Specialist is responsible for acting as the front-line safety professional conducting safety inspections, observations, investigations, safety training, and regulatory compliance for OSHA, DOT, and EPA. The Safety Specialist anticipates and predicts hazards based on experience, historical data, and other informational sources. This role identifies and recognizes hazards in existing or future systems, equipment, products, facilities, work sites and operational work procedures. The specialist evaluates and assesses the probability and severity of loss events and accidents which may result from actual or potential hazards. The specialist applies methods of conducting hazard analyses and interprets the results. The specialist provides advice and counseling about compliance with safety, health and environmental laws, codes, regulations, standards, and the related company requirements. Provide advice and counseling about regulatory compliance with safety, health and environmental laws, codes, regulations, standards, and the related Company requirements. MUST have experience as a Electric Utility Lead Lineman, Electric Utility Foreman or other supervisory role within the Overhead/Underground Distribution industry.

Requirements

Current and valid state Drivers License.
Associate degree, or equivalent related work experience of 4 years.
Knowledge of Underground and Overhead Distribution safe work practices with reference to OSHA standards.
Experience as a Lead Lineman, Foreman or other supervisory role within the Overhead or Underground Distribution industry.
Bilingual; Fluent in Spanish (written/speaking).

Nice To Haves

OSHA Outreach Training Instructor (Construction).
Current certifications or in pursuit of any of the following certifications: (1) Construction Health & Safety Technician (CHST) or (2) Certified Utility Safety Professional (CUSP).
Knowledge in accident investigation following root cause analysis principles.

Responsibilities

Inspect workplace facilities, including tools, equipment, and machinery, to identify and correct deficiencies or potential hazards, and to ensure compliance to OSHA / DOT / MasTec USG safety and regulatory requirements.
Assist local management in the investigation of safety-related damage incidents, employee injuries or occupational illnesses, and motor vehicle accidents to determine cause and contributing factors.
Conduct or facilitate safety training and education programs to supervisory and field employees through formal training classes, safety meetings, or other venues.
Recommend safe work processes and demonstrate personal protective equipment safety features that will reduce employees' exposure to workplace and environmental hazards.
Ensure tools, equipment, materials, vehicles, and technical instruments are fit-for-purpose, functional, calibrated, and the appropriate protective equipment, methods, guard, management systems are in place to reduce or eliminate the risk of employee injuries or illnesses.
Perform other duties as required and/or assigned.