What are the responsibilities and job description for the Safety Specialist I or II position at High Country Line Construction?
Safety Specialists work closely with field staff, clients and subcontractors, all levels of management, and personnel from external organizations during all phases of electric construction projects. Safety Specialists must be committed to ensuring adherence to safety-related policies, procedures, and regulations while developing positive professional relationships. This is a location-based position encompassing worksites throughout the assigned project area and requires varying amounts of travel.
Company Overview
Established in 2013, High Country Line Construction, Inc. (High Country) - a subsidiary of MYR Group Inc. - has successfully completed transmission, distribution, foundation, substation, and clean energy projects across the United States. We deliver a complete range of services, including powerline construction, infrastructure, and emergency restoration. High Country possesses the expertise to provide high-voltage electrical construction services to utility and private developers nationwide.
We are committed to ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of our employees and the communities in which we operate. We are passionate about equipping our employees with knowledge and tools to support their growth and sharing our knowledge and expertise with industry partners while building safe, superior electrical infrastructure. We are also a certified member of Gold Shovel Standard (GSS), a member-driven, non-profit organization committed to improving workforce and public safety at excavation sites. We are a proud signatory member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW).
Essential Functions
- Perform ongoing site visits to observe and document safety behaviors and work conditions to ensure a safety focus throughout all phases of electric construction projects
- Coordinate with Operations teams to create site-specific safety plans; actively participate in safety meetings to review job hazard analysis and hazard recognition tools
- Participate in project kick off and progress meetings
- Supporting client-specific safety requirements programs and ensure alignment and compliance between client expectations, company rules, and applicable safety regulations
- Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations pertaining to environmental protection or occupational health and safety
- Coach and mentor project site personnel regarding safety practices and behaviors on an ongoing basis
- Conduct proactive behavior-based and quality-focused field safety observations and PPE hazard assessments
- Partner with Safety, Safety Training & Operations teams to schedule or facilitate required employee trainings: New hire orientation, OSHA ETD Quarterly refresher training, Customer required training, Post-incident training as part of a Corrective Action Plan, and Participate in site-specific safety planning.
- Conduct accident/injury investigations including root cause analyses
- Provide support to Operations organization for incident case management and documentation steps
- Follow-up with Operations organization to ensure completion of corrective actions for all accidents and incidents
- Support company safety committees by assisting in assessment of safety performance trends, implementing process, and tool improvements
- Regular and predictable attendance
- Other duties as assigned
- Essential functions of this position are to be performance at a Company-designated office or field location
- Understand and comply with the Company's Code of Business Conduct and Ethics and other industry-specific professional and ethical conduct standards.
ABOUT YOU
Qualifications
- Minimum 2 years of experience in environmental, health, and safety (EHS) field roles is required
- High school diploma or GED equivalent is required
- Minimum of one (1) safety certification is preferred, examples include: Certified Safety and Health Official (CSHO) Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST) Safety Management Specialist (SMS), Specialist in Safety and Health (SSH), or Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
- Undergraduate degree in Safety Management or related field preferred; combination of relevant experience and education considered in lieu of degree
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
- Problem-solving and situation analysis skills
- Proficiency with MS Office Suite programs, specifically Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Effective verbal and written communication skills with ability to influence behavior
- Strong knowledge and understanding of OSHA and other industry-related safety regulations
- Must be a team player able to work with co-workers, different departments and outside contacts and maintain strong relationships
- Attentiveness to details
- Organizational skills
- Ability to work independently
- Basic understanding of electric construction project management practices and procedures
- Ability to travel for job site visits for extended periods of time
WHAT WE OFFER
Compensation & Benefits
Position may be subject to pre-employment screening, which may include background check and drug testing. Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process, contact our Employment Hotline at 1-855-635-1321.
Eligibility: You will become initially eligible on the first day of the benefit month corresponding to the eligibility month in which you first accumulate at least 125 credited hours. https://www.lineco.org/html/bthw01.htm
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary $75,000-$90,000 year
- Commensurate with experience, paid weekly. Posted salary ranges are made in good faith. MYR Group reserves the right to adjust ranges depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.
- Comprehensive benefits package - Medical, Dental, Vision, Teledoc, Hearing, Prescriptions, Mental Health, Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), Short Term Disability, Retiree Coverage, and Life Insurance under LINECo - (Low deductibles and out-of-pocket maximums) - Fifteen Dollar weekly premium for employee or employee plus family coverage.
- ThrivePass Health & Wellness Reimbursement Program - Twelve hundred dollars annually for health and wellbeing-related purchases.
- Annual Paid Time Off starting at 15 days plus 10 paid Holidays (our Cultural Celebration Day is a floating holiday).
- Generous 401(k) Plan with 100% match up to 6%; immediate vesting, and Annual profit-sharing potential.
- Superior educational assistance program (support for educational costs, internal training, and more!).
- Company-paid short and long-term disability, life, and accidental death & dismemberment.
- Company-paid business travel accident insurance.
- Various voluntary plans available including supplemental vision, accident and critical illness, ID theft, group legal, group auto & home, and additional voluntary life insurance plans for employee and dependents.
This position will remain posted for a minimum of three days. The posting will remain active and automatically extend until the vacancy is filled.
MYR Group does not sponsor applicants for work visas. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer.
MYR Group, Inc. and our subsidiaries do not work with any third-party recruiters or agencies without a valid signed agreement and partnership with the Corporate Talent Acquisition Team.
MYR Group, Inc. and our subsidiaries are proud to be Equal Opportunity Employers. We promote diversity of thought, culture, and background, which connects our family of brands. We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals and in which personnel processes are merit-based and applied without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, or other protected characteristics. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.