Safety Specialist-Power Production

Orlando Utilities Commission • Orlando, FL

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About The Position

OUC is seeking a field-engaged safety professional to support operational, maintenance, construction, engineering, and contractor activities across utility operations, with primary emphasis on power and water production, transmission, and distribution. The position promotes safe work practices, hazard recognition, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement by partnering with employees, supervisors, contractors, and leadership.

The Safety Specialist conducts field assessments and inspections, supports risk-reduction initiatives, develops and maintains safety programs and procedures, assists with incident investigations, and provides safety coaching and training. The role also supports contractor safety oversight, regulatory readiness, safety documentation, and organizational safety initiatives.

Work takes place in both office and field environments. The position routinely travels to OUC power production facilities and other active jobsites by personal or OUC vehicle, and is expected to be available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, during normal and emergency conditions. Field work may involve weather extremes, noise, industrial plant conditions, contractors, heat, chemicals, pressure systems, and other generation and maintenance conditions.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Three years of experience in occupational safety, environmental health and safety, industrial hygiene, safety systems, program development, or a closely related professional role.
• Two years of experience working in or supporting utility, industrial, construction, energy, or other operational field environments.
• Experience applying OSHA regulations and industry safety practices relevant to utility or construction operations.
• Experience conducting formal root cause analysis or post-incident investigations.
• Experience providing training and speaking in front of large groups.
• OSHA 500 Certification at hire or to be obtained within six months of hire.
• Valid State of Florida Driver’s License.
• Knowledge of occupational safety and health principles and practices, particularly in power and water generation, transmission, and distribution.
• Practical knowledge of hazardous energy control, permit-required confined spaces, hot work, arc flash, pressure systems, steam and thermal hazards, hazardous chemicals, respiratory protection, fall protection, cranes and hoists, and contractor safety practices.
• Working knowledge of utility operations, construction activities, field hazards, and operational risk controls, particularly in electric and/or water utility environments.
• Ability to identify hazards, assess operational risks, recommend sustainable corrective actions, and support safety program development and improvement.
• Ability to conduct field observations, inspections, audits, and assessments and communicate findings effectively.
• Ability to support investigations, identify causes, and help develop and track corrective and preventive actions.
• Ability to deliver safety training, facilitate discussions, and provide field coaching.
• Ability to build effective working relationships and influence operational personnel, contractors, and leadership.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, adapt to changing operational needs, and work independently with limited supervision.
• Ability to interpret and apply technical information, regulations, policies, procedures, drawings, and operational documentation.
• Strong written and verbal communication, organizational, analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and ability to use electronic systems for inspections, investigations, corrective-action tracking, training records, and safety documentation.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Occupational Health, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering Technology, Construction Management, Industrial Technology, or a related field from an accredited college or university.
• Experience delivering technical safety training, field mentoring, or apprenticeship-related coaching.
• Experience participating in regulatory audits, serious-event reviews, or contractor safety oversight.
• Safety certification such as ASP, CSP, CUSP, CHST, OHST, or similar.
• OSHA 501, train-the-trainer credentials, or equivalent experience providing safety-related training.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field safety observations, inspections, audits, and hazard assessments across utility operations, maintenance activities, contractor work, construction projects, and related field environments.
• Partner with supervisors, employees, contractors, planners, and leadership to identify hazards, assess risks, and implement practical corrective actions.
• Support development, implementation, and continuous improvement of safety programs, procedures, standards, safe work practices, and operational guidance.
• Review work plans, job briefings, outage activities, and higher-risk work to improve hazard recognition, controls, human performance, and decision-making.
• Participate in and support incident, injury, vehicle, property damage, and near-miss investigations; identify contributing factors and root causes; and help develop corrective and preventive actions.
• Contribute to Job Hazard Analyses, risk assessments, operational readiness reviews, and evaluations for new or modified work activities, equipment, processes, and facilities.
• Conduct safety training, coaching, and employee engagement activities; collaborate with safety and technical training team members to develop or update training.
• Support contractor safety oversight through field evaluations, safety observations, coordination, and verification of compliance.
• Support regulatory compliance, internal assessments, corrective action tracking, and preparation for inspections, audits, and organizational reviews.
• Maintain safety records, reports, inspection documentation, investigation findings, corrective actions, and related program documentation.
• Monitor safety performance trends and support operational learning, risk reduction, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate across departments and business units on safety initiatives, emergency response activities, and enterprise safety objectives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Low-cost medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Paid life insurance premiums with no probationary period.
• Hybrid Retirement Program with a fully funded cash balance account, defined contribution with employer matching, and a health reimbursement account.
• Generous paid vacation, holidays, and sick time.
• Paid parental leave.
• Educational Assistance Program, including tuition reimbursement, paid professional-association memberships, and paid conference and training opportunities.
• Wellness incentives and free access to on-site fitness facilities.
• Access to family-oriented recreational areas.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED