Safety Specialist I - III

Entergy • Jackson, MS

9d • Onsite

About The Position

All members of Entergy’s safety function are expected to take ownership of safety, work to prevent incidents, and pursue improvement with the understanding that zero harm is possible. The Safety Specialist examines workplaces and worksites for environmental or physical factors that could affect the health, safety, comfort, and performance of employees and contract partners. The role helps make workplaces and worksites as safe as possible through risk assessments, safety analyses, job site reviews, and coaching.

This is an onsite, safety-sensitive professional position with Entergy Mississippi, LLC, based in Mississippi. Travel may be required up to 25%, including out-of-town assignments. The role may require irregular hours, additional hours, alternate work locations, or additional duties during storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Mandatory pre-employment and random drug testing apply.

Requirements

• Safety Specialist I: 0–2 years of work experience.
• Safety Specialist II: 2–4 years of industry and/or safety experience preferred.
• Safety Specialist III: 4–6 years of industry and/or safety experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of construction and general industry safety regulations.
• Ability to observe and engage with employees and contract partners.
• Investigation and root cause analysis experience or ability using tools such as TapRoot, Cause Mapping, Fishbone, and Five Whys.
• Skill in analyzing and interpreting data to identify trends.
• Ability to interact pleasantly and tactfully with customers and members of the public.
• Ability to manage multiple activities and changing priorities.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to work irregular hours and out-of-town assignments as required.
• Safety Specialist II: COSS, CHST, OHST, or equivalent certification required.
• Safety Specialist III: COSM, CHST, OHST, or equivalent certification required.
• Position is safety-sensitive and subject to mandatory pre-employment and random drug testing.

Nice To Haves

• Safety Specialist I: Any certification preferred.
• Safety Specialist I: Any level degree preferred.
• Safety Specialist II: Any level degree preferred.
• Safety Specialist III: Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with key stakeholders to implement safety programs in accordance with management system elements.
• Conduct training as necessary to ensure applicable rules, procedures, and expectations are understood.
• Engage with and observe employees and contract partners, providing immediate coaching on safe and unsafe conditions.
• Conduct field and site inspections, document deficiencies, and develop sustainable solutions to prevent repeat findings.
• Participate in incident investigations, including root cause analysis and identification of corrective actions.
• Reinforce safe work expectations in accordance with applicable laws, rules, procedures, and expectations.
• Review safety data and metrics to identify trends and recommend corrective actions.
• Stop work when any unsafe condition is present.

What This Job Offers

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