Project and Contractor Safety Specialist

Pay Grade: M08

Position Summary

The Project and Contractor Safety Specialist shall provide safety support for Hoosier Energy projects involving contractors, vendors, and third-party service providers. This position focuses on promoting compliance with Hoosier Energy safety requirements and supporting the safe execution of generation, transmission, substation, communications, and facility projects.

The Project and Contractor Safety Specialist serves as a safety resource to project teams by supporting project safety planning, contractor qualification and orientation processes, safety assessments, incident investigations, audits, and contractor safety performance evaluations. This position works closely with Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Project Management, Training, and contractor personnel to support the effective implementation of the Hoosier Energy Health and Safety Program.

Contractors remain responsible for the safety of their employees and work activities. This position supports the communication, monitoring, and enforcement of Hoosier Energy safety requirements and contractual safety obligations while assisting with broader safety compliance, training initiatives, and continuous improvement efforts across the organization.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary safety resource for Hoosier Energy projects involving contractors, vendors, and third-party service providers.
• Support the administration, implementation, and continuous improvement of contractor qualification processes, contractor orientations, contractor safety requirements, and related safety programs.
• Conduct field observations, inspections, audits, and assessments of project activities to evaluate compliance with Hoosier Energy safety requirements and contractual safety obligations, documenting findings and recommending corrective actions as appropriate.
• Participate in project planning activities, pre-job meetings, contractor kickoff meetings, and safety reviews to ensure safety expectations and requirements are effectively communicated and understood.
• Assist with the investigation of accidents, incidents, injuries, near misses, property damage events, and other safety-related occurrences involving Hoosier Energy employees and contractors.
• Monitor, evaluate, and maintain contractor safety performance metrics, documentation, qualifications, and records.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Project Management, Training, and contractor personnel to support the safe execution of Hoosier Energy projects and initiatives.
• Support the development, implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the Hoosier Energy Health and Safety Program, including compliance with applicable regulatory and industry requirements.
• Assist with safety compliance activities, audits, assessments, corrective action tracking, RESAP initiatives, emergency preparedness efforts, and other safety-related programs as assigned.
• Support the development and delivery of safety communications, training initiatives, awareness programs, and other activities that promote a culture of safety and continuous improvement.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Safety Team Lead.
  
  

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Education

• Associate’s Degree in Occupational Safety, Industrial Safety, Construction Management, Engineering Technology, Business Management, or related field from an accredited institution preferred.
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) certification or other relevant professional safety certifications minimum
• Familiarity with applicable state and federal safety regulations and working knowledge of utility operations, construction practices, and contractor safety principles preferred.
  
  

Experience

• 3 years experience in occupational safety, construction safety, project safety, contractor safety, utility operations, utility construction, or related fields.
• 3 years experience supporting safety programs within utility, industrial, construction, or related environments, including safety audits, inspections, incident investigations, contractor safety compliance, risk assessments, corrective action tracking, and the application of applicable regulatory and industry standards minimum.
  
  

Skills And Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively with employees, contractors, vendors, regulatory agencies, and other stakeholders through verbal, written, and electronic communications.
• Strong problem-solving, decision-making, organizational, and analytical skills with the ability to identify, evaluate, and resolve safety-related concerns.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities with varying scopes and timelines.
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships across all levels of the organization and with external stakeholders.
• Working knowledge of OSHA, IOSHA, DOT, EPA, NFPA, NESC, and other applicable regulatory and industry standards.
• Knowledge of utility operations, construction practices, contractor safety principles, hazard recognition, and risk assessment methodologies.
• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite and the ability to learn and utilize safety, training, and project management software applications.
• Ability to work independently while exercising sound judgment, professionalism, and attention to detail.
• Ability to support safety and training initiatives while contributing to the continuous improvement of the Hoosier Energy Health and Safety Program.
• Must possess or be able to obtain a valid Indiana driver's license.
• Must have the ability to obtain a Non-CDL medical card within six months of the acceptance of this position.
  
  

Hoosier Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), sexual orientation, age, ancestry, genetic information, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.