Safety Specialist I or II

MYR Group • Denver, CO

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About The Position

Safety Specialists work closely with field staff, clients, subcontractors, management, and personnel from external organizations throughout all phases of electric construction projects. The role focuses on adherence to safety policies, procedures, and regulations while building positive professional relationships. It is location-based, covers worksites throughout the assigned project area, and requires varying amounts of travel. Essential functions are performed at a company-designated office or field location.

Sturgeon Electric’s Transmission and Distribution construction division provides capabilities related to transmission, distribution, substation, and clean energy construction. The position supports safe project execution through field observations, planning, training, incident response, and compliance activities. The employee is also expected to follow the Company’s Code of Business Conduct and Ethics and applicable professional and ethical conduct standards.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience in environmental, health, and safety (EHS) field roles.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Problem-solving and situation-analysis skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to influence behavior.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of OSHA and other industry-related safety regulations.
• Ability to work as a team member with coworkers, departments, and outside contacts while maintaining strong relationships.
• Attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Basic understanding of electric construction project management practices and procedures.
• Ability to travel to job sites for extended periods.

Nice To Haves

• At least one safety certification, such as CSHO, CHST, SMS, SSH, or CSP.
• Undergraduate degree in Safety Management or a related field; relevant experience and education may be considered in lieu of a degree.

Responsibilities

• Visit project sites to observe and document safety behaviors and work conditions throughout electric construction projects.
• Coordinate with Operations teams to develop site-specific safety plans and participate in safety meetings reviewing job hazard analyses and hazard recognition tools.
• Participate in project kickoff and progress meetings.
• Support client-specific safety programs and align client expectations with company rules and applicable regulations.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal environmental protection and occupational health and safety regulations.
• Coach and mentor project site personnel on safety practices and behaviors.
• Conduct behavior-based and quality-focused field safety observations and PPE hazard assessments.
• Coordinate or facilitate required employee training with Safety, Safety Training, and Operations teams, including new-hire orientation, OSHA ETD quarterly refreshers, customer-required training, and post-incident training under corrective action plans.
• Participate in site-specific safety planning.
• Conduct accident and injury investigations, including root-cause analyses.
• Support Operations with incident case management and documentation.
• Follow up with Operations to ensure corrective actions are completed for accidents and incidents.
• Support company safety committees in assessing safety performance trends and implementing process and tool improvements.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Comply with the Company’s Code of Business Conduct and Ethics and industry-specific professional and ethical conduct standards.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, Teledoc, hearing, prescription, mental health, Employee Assistance Plan, short-term disability, retiree coverage, and life insurance under LINECo.
• ThrivePass Health & Wellness Reimbursement Program providing $1,200 annually for health and wellbeing-related purchases.
• Paid time off starting at 15 days annually, plus 10 paid holidays.
• 401(k) plan with 100% match up to 6%, immediate vesting, and potential annual profit sharing.
• Educational assistance for educational costs and internal training.
• Company-paid short- and long-term disability, life, and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
• Company-paid business travel accident insurance.
• Voluntary supplemental vision, accident and critical illness, identity theft, group legal, group auto and home, and additional voluntary life insurance plans.

What This Job Offers

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