Safety Specialist-Electric Operations

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 role promotes safe work practices, improves hazard recognition, strengthens regulatory compliance, and supports practical risk reduction. It partners with supervisors, employees, contractors, planners, leadership, and safety and technical training colleagues to identify hazards, assess risk, implement corrective actions, and advance continuous improvement.

The Safety Specialist conducts field observations, inspections, audits, and hazard assessments; supports safety programs and procedures; reviews work planning and higher-risk activities; participates in incident investigations; contributes to Job Hazard Analyses and risk assessments; and provides safety training, coaching, and employee engagement. The role also supports contractor safety oversight, regulatory readiness, documentation and corrective-action tracking, performance trend monitoring, emergency response activities, and enterprise safety objectives. Other duties may be assigned.

The position routinely involves both office and field environments, including regular travel to OUC power production facilities and other active jobsites by personal or OUC vehicle. Field conditions may include weather extremes, noise, industrial plant conditions, contractor work, heat, chemicals, pressure systems, and conditions typical of generation operations and industrial maintenance. The role is expected to be available 24 hours a day, seven days a week during normal and emergency conditions. Physical activities include computer work, walking on uneven terrain, climbing stairs, accessing observation areas, and potentially lifting and transporting objects up to 25 pounds.

The position is based at Pershing. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application; the organization does not sponsor employment visas for internship or full-time positions. Salary is $40.38–$60.57 per hour ($83,990.40–$125,985.60 annually), commensurate with experience.

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.
• At least 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 applicable 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 space, 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 or water utility environments.
• Ability to identify hazards, assess operational risk, recommend corrective actions, conduct field assessments, support investigations, deliver training and coaching, and communicate findings effectively.
• Ability to build working relationships, influence personnel at all organizational levels, manage multiple priorities, adapt to changing operational needs, and work independently with limited supervision.
• Ability to interpret technical information, regulatory requirements, policies, procedures, drawings, and operational documentation relevant to hazard identification and safe work planning.
• 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, contractor work, construction projects, and related field environments.
• Partner with supervisors, employees, contractors, planners, and leadership to identify hazards, evaluate 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 incident, injury, vehicle, property damage, and near-miss investigations; identify contributing factors and root causes; and assist with corrective and preventive actions.
• Contribute to Job Hazard Analyses, risk assessments, operational readiness reviews, and evaluations of new or modified work activities, equipment, processes, and facilities.
• Conduct safety training, coaching, and employee engagement activities; collaborate with safety and technical training colleagues to develop or update training.
• Support contractor safety oversight through field evaluations, 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 memberships in professional associations, and paid conference and training opportunities.
• Wellness incentives and free access to on-site OUC 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