Senior Field Safety Specialist - Substation

Pacific Gas And Electric Company • CA

80d • $100,000 - $161,000

About The Position

Electric Operations ensures the delivery of clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy to nearly 16 million people in Northern and Central California. The Electric Operations Team is responsible for ensuring the electric grid's reliability and resiliency through the ongoing maintenance and operations of PG&E's 100,000 miles of distribution lines and over 18,000 miles of Transmission lines. Coworkers in Electric Operations actively engage in the Lean Methodology through the use of visual management in operating reviews to cross-functionally identify and solve problems, and create standard work. By working together as One Electric. One Team. We are delivering for our hometowns. Electric Operations is comprised of approximately 6,500 coworkers. This position works to detect, prevent and mitigate safety risks. Provides subject matter expertise on field observations and provides consultation and guidance on corrective action development. Collaborates with and supports line of businesses on safety issues. Communicates safety trends and recommends corrective actions. Serves as a resource for the development, implementation, and sustainability of the various companywide safety initiatives.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 5 years of relevant experience.
• Must have, or obtain within 1 year from date of hire, an initial level, or higher, safety professional certification (CUSP, CHST, OHST or equivalent).

Nice To Haves

• BA/ BS or equivalent experience, preferably in environmental health and safety, occupational safety, industrial hygiene, engineering or science.
• Safety Professional Certification (e.g., Certified Industrial Hygienist, Certified Safety Professional, Certified Hazardous Materials Management).
• Advanced knowledge of PG&E safety procedures and the Code of Safe Practices.
• Advanced knowledge of CalOSHA general industry and construction safety orders and basic knowledge of other recognized safety regulations and standards (e.g., ANSI, NFPA, FedOSHA, etc).
• Proficient at conducting and evaluating root cause analysis investigations and evaluating the effectiveness of corrective actions.
• Proficient at conducting hazard evaluations for complex jobs and recommending appropriate controls.
• Knowledge of job safety analysis.
• Knowledge of quality corrective action understanding.
• Knowledge of office and field ergonomics.
• Demonstrates skill in delivering clear, understandable oral presentations to groups.
• Substation experience.

Responsibilities

• Conducts field and driver observations.
• Periodically supports review of Supervisor’s Incident Analysis Packet (SIAP).
• Supports accident investigation team as subject matter expert to help determine causal factors.
• May lead the causal analysis portion of the investigation.
• Ensures mutual collaboration with line of business and integrate in all levels of the organization in regards to safety (field employees, grassroots).
• Performs technical safety regulator (Cal/OSHA, OSHA, ANSI) gaps in company requirements for High Risk Project.
• Communicates safety trends and recommends safety corrective actions.
• Coaches LOB supervisors on new safety programs.
• Serves as a Safety subject matter expert for LOB supervisors and field employees.
• Consults with LOB Supervisors on incident investigations, SIAP completion and corrective actions development.
• May attend Safety Kickoffs or morning meetings with crews to discuss new safety information.

Benefits

• Salary range: $100,000 - $161,000 based on experience and qualifications.

What This Job Offers

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