Safety Watcher | South Jersey

HazTek•Bordentown, NJ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

HazTek is hiring a Safety Watcher in South Jersey to provide critical site observation and support for construction and modification projects inside energized substations and switchyards. The NERC-CIP Certified Safety Watcher is responsible for providing continuous, line-of-sight supervision of individuals requiring escorted access to designated NERC-CIP areas. The Safety Watcher serves as a certified escort and is responsible for helping maintain the security of applicable Physical Security Perimeters (PSPs), Electronic Security Perimeters (ESPs), and other designated areas. In addition to NERC-CIP escort responsibilities, the Safety Watcher verifies required identification and credentials of personnel and coordinates with contractor, project, safety, and security personnel to address access, credentialing, safety, and security concerns. As a Safety Watcher, you’ll be a trusted set of eyes on the jobsite—helping crews work safely, maintaining awareness of changing conditions, and ensuring safety requirements are followed. If you’re alert, dependable, safety-focused, and ready to take on a leadership role, we want you on our team!

Requirements

High School Diploma, or equivalent
NERC-CIP certification
Three years of full-time and consistent work experience
Experience working in a safety or security environment
Knowledge/general understanding of OSHA 1910 and 1926 regulations
Basic computer skills.
Ability to maintain continuous, line-of-sight supervision of escorted personnel.
Strong attention to detail and situational awareness.
Ability to identify and appropriately respond to safety, security, and access concerns.
Ability to exercise sound judgment and take appropriate action when requirements are not met.
Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with contractors, project personnel, safety personnel, and security personnel.
Ability to use a mobile device and applicable applications for credential verification.
Ability to maintain continuous attention to assigned escort responsibilities.
Ability to follow NERC-CIP requirements and site-specific procedures.
Travel to assigned project
Stand and sit for prolonged periods of time
Exposure to outside weather conditions
Use of phone for communication
Extensive manual dexterity (keyboarding, mouse, phone)
Occasional exposure to noise and/or vibrations
Occasionally walk for extended periods of time
Occasionally reach (overhead), handle and feel with hands and arms
Occasionally stoop, kneel, and crouch
Occasionally lift, carry, and move up to 25 pounds

Nice To Haves

OSHA 30 Hour Construction or General Industry
NCS First Aid/CPR/AED Certification
Construction Industry Experience

Responsibilities

Serve as a certified escort for individuals requiring NERC-CIP access.
Maintain continuous, line-of-sight supervision of escorted individuals at all times when required.
Maintain awareness of the location and activities of escorted individuals within applicable Physical Security Perimeters (PSPs), Electronic Security Perimeters (ESPs), or other designated areas.
Ensure escorted personnel remain within authorized areas and comply with applicable site access and security requirements.
Prevent unauthorized access to restricted areas.
Immediately address or report unauthorized activity, access concerns, or potential security violations.
Follow applicable NERC-CIP and site-specific escort requirements and procedures.
Maintain continuous attention to escorted personnel and surrounding site conditions.
Verify required identification, safety, security, and access badges for personnel working at the site.
Request contractor personnel to produce ISNetworld (ISN) badges upon mobilization, during tailboards and similar meetings, and as necessary throughout site activities.
Scan ISN badges using the ISN mobile application to verify badge validity and applicable worker qualifications.
Request and verify applicable PSE&G Background Check Verification Cards (BCVCs).
Coordinate with contractors, project teams, safety teams, and security personnel to resolve credentialing issues.
Escort personnel when required while credentialing or access issues are being resolved.
Escalate unresolved credentialing or authorization concerns.
Maintain continuous awareness of safety and security conditions within the assigned area.
Identify and appropriately address unsafe, unauthorized, or potentially security-sensitive activities.
Exercise Stop the Job authority when appropriate based on identified safety, security, or credentialing concerns.
Immediately communicate significant safety or security concerns to the appropriate personnel.
Support the protection and security of applicable restricted areas.
Work closely with contractor personnel, project teams, safety teams, and security personnel.
Communicate safety, security, access, and credentialing concerns promptly.
Coordinate with appropriate personnel to resolve identified issues.
Maintain accurate awareness of applicable site-specific access and escort requirements.
Maintain professional and effective communication while performing escort responsibilities.